The early 2000s were bright, experimental, and chaotic — reflecting the excitement of the new millennium.
Low-rise jeans, metallic fabrics, rhinestones, and tiny handbags defined the Y2K aesthetic. Reality TV stars and pop icons like Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and Christina Aguilera influenced everything from makeup to accessories.
Denim-on-denim, crop tops, butterfly clips, and velour tracksuits made fashion playful and personal. It was a time when people mixed glam and street — and the internet made trends spread faster than ever before.
