The Over-"Core"-ification of Fashion
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My biggest worry with the “core” trend is encouraging consumerism. since multiple specific styles or “cores” can become popular at any point, it could encourage people to abandon one aesthetic and jump to another, having them buy a whole new wardrobe of clothes. This could be problematic if fast fashion brands keep up and release lines catered to the new trendiest “core.” I can see how it could help explore personal style, but also how it could encourage mass clothing consumerism in pursuit of a trendy aesthetic
a quote from a bratz movie that has stayed with me forever and ever is “there’s nothing more fashionable than doing your own thing!“ and that’s what i thought of when you were talking about aliyahcore!!
LOVE that 🥺🌈💕
Love this omg!
The Bratz were such a good influence for us fashion nerds. I live by their teachings to this day 😂
@@BabyBat14 fr i do too!
i think the cores are great for finding clothing pieces and outfit inspo that fit a specific vibe !! like, i could google a million variations of “hot pink miniskirt outfit” and maaaybe find what i want, or i could just look up bimbocore 😌🌸
i feel like it only gets damaging when it moves past the style realm.
i feel like there's been this huge wave of young people who feel like they have to rigorously change, define, and center their entire life around a certain aesthetic or else they won't get to be insert here-core enough. like, the way we see people saying you have to do these hyper specific hobbies and act this hyper specific way to be seen as the "core" that you want to be, and not do these other hobbies you might like because they don't "match your aesthetic."
that's where, just in my opinion, it can get to a point that is actually taking away from personality and personal style. it can be really wild seeing people feel like they have to define their entire life and the way they function around a term they saw on the internet, or else they won't be cool enough, or core enough, or aesthetic enough.
VERY THIS VERY THIS VERY THIS. im into a lot of different “cores” you could say, but i have no problem blending them and have moved past trying to fit myself into specific boxes ,, it was hard! and i feel like it’s even gotten harder since then :”)
@@angelsnaiilzyes! Don’t ever try to force yourself to fit in a box! I prefer to be eclectic 🦋💘🍭
I love this new super niche trends trend. I feel like people are just being their authentic selves and then finding a core name that fits it, and in turn people are inspiring one another, and no style/taste gets left out.
I just worry about what happens when it's no longer the next big style to talk about. I hope people stick with what they like and don't get bullied out of it, or forced to follow trends. A lot of these styles seem to be seasonal (to an extent, depending on where you live), and I just worry that by the time the next year's season comes around, people will have moved onto something else and those who stuck with one aesthetic or core get treated like they're outdated. Like now, hipster, geek chic, and emo, that were popular when I was a teen, aren't seen as fashionable anymore, but rather are seen as outdated trends by people who don't want to grow up.
I totally get what your saying, I just see these core aesthetics as more diverse and personal and therefore less fleeting than what we normally think of as “trends”. Like I‘ve really embraced the kid core aesthetic, because it’s all the components that I like, it doesn’t matter if my jeans are skinny or high rise, as long as they’re colorful and silly. So it feels like it makes conventional trends less significant.
I actually love it when it’s used loosely. I think it gives more room for people to experiment and be playful with their style which is my favorite kind of fashion 🥰
Ooh I've been hoping for more discussion of this! I think I am not a bit fan of the coreification of fashion because I find the more there's an attempt to categorise every possible version of something, the more stressed I see people become about where they fit within that taxonomy. Also I have a few half-baked takes about the rise of 'x-core' and hyper-taxonomy of style with consumerism-- probably somewhat judgy, but if somebody asks me what my style 'is called', it always just strikes me as 'oh, you're going to try and search for whatever keyword I give you on large shopping websites, rather than identify what elements about this outfit you actually like and remix them in your own way'.
Well said!! This is a big problem I have with this "core" concept too! When I see somebody who's clearly gone out of their way to find their own style and celebrate it, and all the comments are asking "what is this style called?" instead of complimenting the outfit or the person, it kind of makes me sad. I feel like people are going to be less encouraged to experiment and find their own style if they feel like everything has a specific delineated substyle already? I guess in the end as long as nobody is trying to force anybody else into a box and nobody feels limited by the labels they use, I don't mind all the terminology and subsections of things. I feel the same way about gender and orientation. As long as people are comfortable with what they call themselves and don't try to microlabel other people using broader or older terms, then it's fine.
I don't like people who don't know the history of different sub styles trying to retcon the names though; I feel like I see people doing this with decora vs kidcore and mori vs cottagecore in particular. I think those have their own distinct looks, maybe overlap in similar aesthetic arenas, but that's it.
YES this is exactly how i feel. it was interesting to hear Pixie's reasoning too!
Loved this discussion. Like all good things I think that -core descriptors started as something useful and fun but they’ve been taken into overdrive by 1) people who take them way too seriously and 2) consumerism trying to sell sell sell as much as possible. I love searching different core tags for inspiration even if I have no desire to actually wear them lol. They’re niche and hyper specific, good for describing both short term trends and more lasting alt styles too.
I also wonder about the impact "core-ification" has on people experimenting with fashion. I think for some people, like myself, finding a name for my preferred style has been super helpful in finding inspiration, whether from people who also identify with that style or styles that have similar elements. But I've also heard that some people feel pressure to force their style to fit some sort of label, or that it encourages overconsumption as cores go "in and out of style" and people try to keep up with them. But I also agree that it seems to be encouraging and celebrating personal style. I automatically think a person is cool if they're blessing the world with their own unique and creative take on fashion and I'm glad that sentiment is spreading! 😊💕
I remember in J-fashion circles there was an era when every new fashion was labeled "-kei". I remember trying to name my style and I chose the ending "Mode" because I thought it was more original. Although mode to refer to fashion is a borrowed word from French (although I pronounced it as it would be in German) So Idk if it's any more different from using another culture to exotify my style.
I still see these labels used online
I remember trying to make a list of every "kei" I saw and giving up lmao
*cough cough* party kei *cough cough*
The first thing that came to mind was to compare “core” to “kei” 👀
27 secs after drop. Im soooooo here for this conversation. R.I.P. Kawaii Leaders uwu
Omg that's so funny I mention the kawaii leader thing in this video!!
I'm not against core! I DO however, think it's much funnier to say something very weird and specific when people ask about your style.
I dress like a swamp hag that is annoying about espresso roasting.
I find this conversation SO interesting !!! I really noticed the "core" popping up with cottage core, specifically on tumblr, in 2019/2020 and at that time it wasn't even about fashion strictly but more of like a life style/home decor/literal cottages JFKDNFNDJA!?!?!?! I love how it's translated into fashion and it's funny to see what feeds into the algorithm and what gets popular. I have been wearing pink×red×hearts valentines day themed outfits for YEARS and then #lovecore came up and i was SO EXCITED BC ITS REALLY COOL and then brands or shops create fashions that fit into "cores" that I love 🥺💕
I also do LOVE jfashion and think there's room at the table for honoring and celebrating decora and lolita and mori kei, etc and how that leaked into western fashion, and this new core phenomenon in western fashion 🌸
My only issue with all the "-core" stuff is that I can't keep up with all the different ones!!😂
Every time I hear about a new one, I look at it and go "Yeah sure, I can see it 🤷" and move on with my day.
if there was going to be an issue with them, I think you head the nail on the head with 'naming something that already has a name and is a thing"
As an older-ish lady (ok ok I'm only 35 I'm not ancient haha) I feel like the pressure of choosing ONE style and sticking to it and be super perfect in representing that style is very typical of our teenage years, when we try so much to fit into a group and find our identity. I am glad I didn't have Instagram or Facebook growing up, and only had to deal with critics within the school and not outside. I remember the looks we'd get if one day we'd come to school with a different style than usual. I remember one specific time where I had found the perfect Jack Skellington head purse, the ''rebel'' kid actually growled at me because she thought I wanted to compete with her style 😅 I also remember my BFF trying to fit in so hard into the goth style, and then the lolita style, and then back to goth. Growing up is a lot of figuring out fashion and personality wise, and eventually, you reach a point in your life where you just decide to wear whatever makes you feel good, no matter what the style is. There's so many good options! Why choose only one! I think the core thing can be helpful to find outfit ideas and overall vibe, but I don't think we need to choose only one and stick with it. Go explore and have fun! That's what fashion is! 🥰
There is a term for personal style. At least for jfash. "Aomoji kei" . I don't use it, but I really should since I just wear what I want inspired by all the Japanese styles ^^
I used aomojikei to describe my style for a while!! 🥰
@@Pixielocks I feel like I should tag my photos that, but at the same time I just use harajukufashion/jfashion/kawaiifashion which kind of summaries it also. I've never felt at home in just one style ever. Always been that certain style or styles but always myself in the core (for a lack of a better word xD)
pixie is my kawaii leader 🫡
Hehehe awww 👉🏻👈🏻🌈💕
I kind of hate the, like, sub-sub-sub-categorizing of fashion styles. I'm primarily into goth fashion, admittedly, rather than colorful rainbow styles, but I think goth fashion suffers for it. (cute fashion does to) It intimidates me into being less able to dress the way that I want. I like to be able to dress goth in ways that are comfortable and masculine and part of 'comfortable' for me is that I don't wear jewelry or makeup. There's a lot more interesting possibilities and freedom (in my opinion) in keeping to broad categories.
“Core” really took off just before Covid and when that happened it just exploded. It definitely started off as more of a vibe then a style and now that people are about to go out and just exist, they want to show off who they are through their fashion. Yes, these core style’s might have a name in other countries but in the west it really hasn’t taken off in the mainstream unlike now which is super cool to see. I think this year, fashion is going to have a huge shift and I for one am excited 🎉
My S.O, found something online where someone called their style Lesbrarian and my S.O. was like "Oh my god, that is so me".
I think “coring” everything makes me think of going to the library! Yes you like Non-fiction but do you like mystery? Mythology? Romance? I feel like it makes it so much easier to have multiple styles that you enjoy and makes it easier to explain 🥰🍓
I think there's a place for the broader original labels and the more niche newer labels :) The nicher side of things helps if you're looking for more specific style inspo. I mean, even goth for example has subcultures within the goth umbrella term, why not also 'cores ' for other fashions?
with the whole "kawaii" thing... I think sometimes people, in an attempt to be as sensitive and inoffensive as possible, kind of double back around full-circle to almost being... segregation-ish?
like, it removes the fact that a lot of these fashion styles and genre's originated in a non-english culture.. so like.. use the non-english word.. honestly you can even argue that it comes across as white-washing a little to be like "NO YOU CAN'T SAY KAWAII - YOU HAVE TO SAY CUTE" in a demanding or shaming sort of way.
and these same people who care so much think they're doing it to like.. protect Japanese people or something? Most, if not all Japanese people in the fashion scene don't care if non-Japanese and international people use the word "kawaii", if they're using the word to describe a type of fashion, the right thing to do is to use the words they use - be it kawaii, or any other japanese term.
First! Core is just western Kei 😅 (I say having not even watched the video yet lol)
Hehe very on the nose!!!
When I was 4, i made my own style, samimigo. I was obsessed. It's kinda like Cath kidson and vintage dresses and the colour red.
I actually think making pixiecore a thing would be nice. I have no idea what to call my style other than pixiecore. My outfits don't necessarily look like something you would wear but they're almost always inspired by your style. You were my introduction into kawaii fashion in the first place and your videos just changed my taste in style since I was in 6th grade
Something I think about a lot is how when I was growing up there was a lot more separation between goth, emo, punk, and scene fashion, and ppl (myself included lol) cared a lot about which specific labels they used for themselves or what labels other ppl used for themselves, but now those styles have largely blended together and I see ppl mixing elements from all of them without worrying or fighting about it, which I love! I think it's so much better for everyone, and having so much more freedom just breeds more creativity.
I aggree with you i love these extra specific labels ! Plus they do not erase or keep us to use the more broad ones (kawaii fashion, some goth styles and all), some can want to use a broad term and dress in every subcategories of this one, or to not thing to much about it, but we can also just make up names for anything we want !! Especially with how fashion is helping with both individuality and community, coming up with ones unique "core" that can end up suiting more people ? That's amazing !!
Also CybrGirl made a video on such topics too and also the differencies and overlap between kidcore and decora-kei and it's super interesting to see how unique actually each "core" aesthetic can be next to their inspirations
I think it can be bad when taken to the extreme (think the reason the term “alt fashion” exists so commonly) but when it’s just fun that’s fine to me. I like it cause I get to find people with similar styles in ways that can be difficult (I do a lot of clowncore looks and finding things that are clowncore and not just party city clown without that term is hellish lol) but when people turn around and say “you can’t be *insert* core because you wore *insert other* core yesterday” that’s when it becomes bad imo 😅 people often forget there’s so many aspects to these and you can follow and reside in many sects.
“Hashtag sanriocore” *holds onto her lashes in joy* hahahaha jill
Wow wow wow. I think you raise some really good questions about the purpose of and direction of language when applied to these micro-aesthetic movements.
Fair warning, I studied philosophy in college and alternative fashion is a long time hyperfixation of mine. I hope this isn’t annoying I just have a lot to say ah! *I’m also typing this on my phone, so apologies in advance for any typos or ambiguous phrasing.*
I think you were spot on to bring up GSRM labels and what some people consider superfluous “mircolabels” because the narrower and narrower definitions that are popping up in those spaces prompt one of the biggest problems (subjectively) that has been at least implicit for a long time, and that is the distinction between identity and descriptor. Literally speaking, many people’s subjective experience may accurately be described using the same terms if we are using them as /descriptors/ but those individuals may choose to /identify/ with different labels. There are so many examples of this, but just as examples: how people understand and experience bi- versus pansexuality, choosing or not choosing to identity as “demisexual” if that fits your experience, and many of the overlapping hyper-specific gender identities.
I think there has been a lot of confusion and devision created as a byproduct of ever-narrowing identity categories and at times, as a whole, the community can’t decide if this language should be treated as discreet identities or descriptors. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY NOT to say that anyone is obligated to use specific labels or stick to broad ones. Everyone is free to understand and describe their preferences and experiences in the way that makes most sense to them. It is just that I think there is a tendency to reify our language into essentialist categories and I don’t think most people understand the metaphysical claims that they’re implicitly reinforcing when essentialism is thrown into the mix.
ON TOPIC, I think that this is exactly the direction that the “over”-categorization of fashion is headed. Especially because of the tendency for a specific “-core” to be easily integrated into one’s identity these days. Likely because it is algorithmically favorable, people are using these micro-styles as lenses to see themselves through. Fashion and aesthetic performance has almost always played a part in identity construction, but I think the danger now is that attaching your sense of self significantly to these labels can create real identity and self-esteem issues in people who feel like they don’t fit into a category perfectly.
I have been really fascinated with media and cultural archetypes for a bit now and the tension between social belonging and the need to be recognized as a separate unique individual (a problem older than time itself), has been heightened. And of course, in an atomized capitalist society, identity is largely formed around your consumption habits. The need to fit within an intelligible archetype but maintain individuality is splintering these archetypes further and perhaps robbing them of their significance.
I know that was a lot and if anyone read all of this, I ❤️ you and would love to chat more because I feel like I have more to say and would love to hear others’ takes.
There is even scenecore now which is such a throwback for me. I was a scene kid! It feels almost weird to attach -core to it but I am so here for it!!
I was excited that you mentioned Cult Party Kei. Next to Mori Kei, it's my absolute favorite of all the J-fashion styles that I've ever seen. I really wish there was more Cult Party Kei stuff out there. If anyone sees this and knows of any creators out there doing it, let me know.
I’m so happy someone else is talking about this!!! Super excited to hear your take ❤
I LOVE Abby Cox's video on neo-aestheticism and how the cores are more of a lifestyle aspiration on top of fashion
I stoomp on over to twitter to see the pixie and a minute later there is a video. This is the prime of instant gratification.
I love super niche and personal fashion tastes, regardless of what people call them! Ive come up with a few pieces (that i havent got around to making ^.^') that ive dubbed "vaguely vintage monstrosities" theyre like 50s-70s silhouetted spooky nonsense and i love them dearly
New pixielocks video to cheer me up when I’m sad LETS GOOOOOOO
I was just casually enjoying this video and I LITERALLY JUMPED AT THE MENTION AT THE END HGGUHGF Thank you so much Pixie you are the best!!! Another great and thoughtful video 💖💕🌤️🌸💐
Ehehehe awe thank you!! I absolutely had to shout u out our audiences love all the same stuff hehe 🥰💕🌈
so real pixie.ive been so excited for this vid since i saw u announce it on twt!!
As someone who sells my crochet items online, I can feel pressured to stick to a certain look, but now I can see it as different parts that form a person's style overall, and you just have to pick all the parts you want. Ex. I felt like my branding wasn't fantasy enough, but expanding that to be a range from fantasy to cottagecore to goblincore to boho and so on works much better. They all relate and work with each other within my personal style while not limiting me for fear of not fitting in that aesthetic anymore. I just think the "Core" part made me think that had to be the *only* core of my look, but that's not the case.
I get how the "core" concept can seem limiting, but it's made it WAY easier for me to find clothing that I love!
I personally like the over-specification that -core communities can bring! Particularly when it comes to looking for specific articles of clothing. I *could* search fairykei, fairycore, cottagecore, ect. But that opens up to all sorts of color palettes, types of clothing, ect. But if I were to use fairy grungecore, whimsigoth, ect. then that opens me more to those darker palettes I'm interested in and stuff like maxi skirts, star patterns, ways to mix in band tees, ect. because otherwise it ends up being more cutesy/lighter palettes or has articles of clothing I don't personally like to wear--such as lots of crochet, crop tops, shorter skirts, ect ect ect.
So yeah--that's just one reason I enjoy the -core phenomena! Easier to narrow down clothing searches for picky ppl like me :p
I think it helps people to find community which can be tricky. I also like seeing that people are more able to dress how they want without being quite so badly targetted sometimes, because no one deserves that, it can absolutely ruin lives being bullied and mistreated especially if you're only trying to express yourself).
I was so excited for this video when you announced it on Twitter
I CANT GET OVER YOUR OUTFIT, its SO cute !!
Categorizing of styles/genres --> a way to find community through common interests
Big communities turn into more complex stuff that's hard to feel like a place to belong (like cities and loneliness)...so maybe niche categories are attempts to find a more manageable community connection in this crowded yet lonely and confusing existence?
Honestly Pixie, I feel like you have so much potential to create your own "core" or fashion style term, especially because of your years of experience AND your formed knowledge of fashion from fashion school! Don't let negative comments discourage you please, you should do it 🎀
i love you sm pixie 💕💕 this style of video is awesome!
I remember how hard it was to dig into Harajuku fashion back in the day, with all the core hashtags it's so much easier to find what you're looking for. 😊
The whole -core thing is just like an easier ____ aesthetic for me. It makes it easier to look up specific things on Pinterest. I get why it can be problematic bc if people don't exact fit into whatever parameters are decided for a -core, they can be attacked. But as long as people are able to realize that everyone's human and interests can co-exist, I don't see the issue. It's nothing we haven't seen before growing up in the 2010s+ on the internet 🤷♀️🤷♀️ same thing, different name. I think the -core videos are cute even though I don't participate (cottagecore and grandmacore was the closest I got)
I love the attitude of this video. I love all the silly -core names and super niche super specific aesthetics because I just love being able to specifically search up like "fairy grunge" on pinterest for room inspo and I have the neat label type of brain like it just makes me happy and it's all fun. I will say part of why I personally stray away from using aesthetic terms from other cultures is that I feel like I might get it wrong like call something fairy kei when it's not actually fairy kei, like I'm not sure I understand the aesthetic enough and don't wanna disrespect it? so it's easier to just use an english -core term that feels idk less serious in a way and not be nearly as concerned that I'm getting it wrong somehow. tho I do feel like kawaii is really broadly used in english speaking spaces so I do use kawaii as an aesthetic term sometimes.
also I don't use tik tok I just love -core words and love searching specific aesthetics on google and pinterest and joking to my partner "my outfit is so grandmacore I'm so cute today" and "this thing I found at the thrift store is so coquette fairycore lowkey princesscore" as if I am not a whole 26 year old adult person who can just say something is feminine and vintage
this makes me wanna dive back into J fashion and core fashion again.
🥰 omg that’s so nice to hear
Also I love ur username lol
@@Pixielocks thanks!!!
Ah yes, my style is "Guy you only date to piss off your dad" -core
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wow yes, i think its the fashion equivalent of thinking like "wow that's so me!" and encourages ppl to blend their own style :-)
love this video pixie!!!!
Pixie upload yayyyy
great video! i love to hear you talk about aliyahcore :) 2 of my faves in one video
So hyped for this!
Anything pastel party themed always reminds me of you
Hey there theybe babies. I hope that people feel freedom in the “core” similar to how some kids like having a uniform to riff on. Not everyone dresses fully themed so I live for it when i see someone fully into their decor core. ❤
I love your nails!! So pretty they remind me of Easter colors 💕
YESSSS BABE WAKE UP NEW PIXIELOCKS VIDEO
tbh I really don't care what people label their fashion as, and while I can't be bothered to learn what all the "core"s are, I think it's fun
Omg yes I needed this today
There’s a lot of overlap between kidcore and decora but definitely in my brain kidcore is less rainbow and more like primary colours, with motifs relating to early learning like letters or numbers,
loved seeing jill and ron both clearly in their element in this video!!
I love getting super niche!! I got into kawaii fashion back in like 2014 and like fairy kei, decora & lolita were THE words for me back then, then I found your channel and was OBSESSED with the idea of party kei, I'd never seen such a specific style and I absolutely fell in love, nowadays with cottagecore and lovecore etc. It's made it so so much easier for me to search for inspo and such to find fashion items for my specific style! So I really love all the specificity, I think the more niche the better! My friends have certain things they really attribute to me & me to them so I think the idea of having [name]-core is so fun too lol, it's like when you do something your friend does a lot and go "that was such a [name]-ism", I just think it's all fun :]
i love the core stuff cause if im in a mood to look at a very specific aesthetic i can, and it makes it so easy to find stuff and explore little branches of related cores that might also be tagged. its like mining for pretty things.
i’ve hated how everything had turned into a “core”. it just became over saturated and repetitive.
I think it’s interesting. 💜 you’re awesome!
Im all for Pixie core 🥳💕🎈
Omg! I always thougth -core sounded so weird at first... >
On one hand I love that people are experimenting with and even coming up with their own -core fashions/aesthetics! But as a person with BPD and OCD I really struggle with feeling like I need to make everything fit and match that -core and base my whole personality around it every time I change styles. That might be a personal problem though, I'd love to hear if anyone else feels that pressure to "fit in"!
Your heart necklace! ❤ neeeeeed lol
I loveddd party kei!
love this video!! i absolutely adore the curated outfits that "core" styles produce, but i can never truly fit into any one specific "core" at a time you know? i'd describe myself as, like, "romantic" or "soft" or "ditzy silly housewife" and those things have enough leeway to do whatever i want within those terms. and i can make what i want out of them! i can't conform to anything ever so why would i wanna conform to a -core to check off the boxes!!
I think it's weird when people say lovecore is a tiktok aesthetic. Like sure it's popular on there, but I used to be really active in the lovecore tumblr scene back in 2018. Tiktokers didn't invent it.
we love a pixie fashion video moment 🫶🏻
I have found that -core styles are just more toned down, socially acceptable versions of other styles. Buuttt, as an avid online thrifter the titles are SUPER helpful for searching for the kind of clothes I want! So overall I’m here for them lol
I love how other members of the system have been guest-starring in videos :)
Omg I forgot you’ve been able to meet Tavuchi 🥺 god’s favorite.
I’m also really glad you talked about party kei! I always felt a little weird about it, since a lot in the fairy comm feel that it’s just bday-themed fairy kei coords lol. I think birthdaycore or partycore fit a lot better and are more specific. (Would also love to see a partycore lookbook using your sustainable/thrifted pieces 😗)
I love learning about new core fashions! I do get overwhelmed cuz there are so many and I don’t fit into one category or have one favorite I’m all over the place hehe
Just notice you take me as an example of décora tysm ✨💙
i think core fashion is so cool bc it makes it way easier for me to find clothes i think look cute
i love your look
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I was so worried this video would be critical of '-core'. I love the unique way we look at fashion these days, it truely just is allowing our personalities to be on the outside of our bodies and to show that individuality is beautiful and is perfectly ok and normal :))
I think the core thing is cool personally because I've always had certain specific things I want to incorporate (specifically clowns) and was initially just looking at general kidcore/decora but now I can just look up "clowncore" and see exactly what I'm thinking
esp bc looking up "clown fashion" used to absolutely NOT match the vibe I was thinking about
Just started watching the video but your whole look is so amazing I can't just not say anything about it
Hehehe why thank u
i guess my style would be a good mix of pastel core/otome kei with some casual lolita thrown in. as someone who doesn't post her fashion pics on insta, i still find the tags incredibly useful! it's neat finding out there's a name for the fashion styles i like, and honestly looking through super niche tags helps me find new brands to buy from or gives me inspo! it's a wonderful thing for self expression without feeling the pressure of having to fit into one single box
I appreciate the renaming of the video! I got too nervous to click cuz it just sounded stressful but this is a lot more chill 😭😅
But yea!! Identity politics can be reductive and nuance is needed!!!
When I was little, I used to love the Bratz girls when I was a kid I have a brat dolls and in the pillowcase in the sheets, says passion forever
i’m a big kidcore person and i think one of the…issues? with it is the VASTLY varied interpretations of it; i’ve absolutely seen people in “kidcore” who are actually in decora, and while i still adore the fit frfr, for what *i* interpret kidcore to be it truly doesn’t fit, and isn’t fairly labeled unless someone feels uncomfortable using the label of something that isn’t from their own culture! for me, kidcore is about looking exactly like how i wanted to back when i actually was a kid, so there’s alot of 80’s-90’s style references in that, classic little boy tropes like a red baseball cap and a slingshot, so on and so forth! but with tons of accesories added, as my autistic ass needs stimulation, but not always! TO that end, i could see how a more accessories filled outfit of mine would stray more decora, but for me personally i’m so sure if i ever tagged it as that i’d be f l a m e d. so i think that’s a factor too! some of these cores might come from the fact that people can’t label things the way we think because if they did, the people of that subculture would be horrified (see: the many trials of pastel goths)
Pixie be like "✋️🤟 three" ☠️
i think the "core" aspect makes fashion a little more accessible to people who have less of a fashion education. for people who are just getting into fashion or are sort of casual enjoyers, looking at something and thinking "ah that's cute, i'll call it cute-core" requires a lot less background knowledge than knowing about kawaii fashion!
I've been thinking the same, that the core-fication can be really helpful narrowing down your aesthetic from broader styles so you don't need to always describe. Reminds me of for example J-fashion -> lolita -> sweet lolita!
Also your little "heehee" strikes dopamine through my brain
I think it's all fine! Especially as someone who is influenced by many styles. I think it's important everyone expresses themselves how they want with fashion (with respect to other cultures of course) and not get so hung up on the labels or not feeling that they are _____-core enough
Ronnie's energy in thisss
I think it only becomes a problem when people try to rename established, especially foreign born fashions with a 'core' name as it's disrespectful to the original. (For example when people label decora as purely kidcore or people trying to rename Lolita dollcore)
Hello this is so joyful