The infinite cycle of fashion: how fashion's Infinite loop keeps us on our toes

By Rivka Kosofsky

Have you questioned the resurface of early 2000’s trends like maxi skirts, denim skirts etc….?

Ok MUUZ girls, let’s spill the tea on something we’ve started noticing: fashion’s wild habit of resurfacing itself. Like remember when sparkly skirts, and halter tops was the only acceptable form of a night out outfit? Now they’re back, prancing their way alongside baby tees, baguette bags and low rise skinny jeans. It’s like our closets are time machines, constantly throwing us back to the early 2000’s but with a modern twist obvi. 

So what’s the deal with this constant loop? Nostalgia is a major player. Some  get a little sentimental about the styles we rocked in our early years, while others can’t bear to look at these trends again. Designers and fashion media know how to tap us back into these trends. They’ll take a classic piece like a denim skirt and give it a 2025 glow up, with new washes, edgy hardware, or unexpected silhouettes. They do it to relive those  iconic nostalgic moments, while still feeling on trend. Plus, let’s be real, the fashion industry thrives on keeping things new and exciting. Reinventing old  trends, makes us want more, sparking that insatiable desire for the next must have piece. 

But girls, it  gets real here: This loop makes us think about sustainability. With trends constantly re-emerging it’s easy to get caught up in buying new stuff all the time. What if we embraced vintage and second hand finds instead? We can rock those Y2K pieces without contributing to fast fashions, environmental impact, plus let’s be real for a sec the quality back then was way better. So next time you pass by a vintage thrift or happen to stumble upon Therealreal, hop on and give it a try because you're missing out on a lot. Think about it for a sec: trading a wardrobe that's both  stylish and sustainable? That’s the ultimate fashion flex! So queens, as we dive down this  never ending loop let’s be mindful choosing pieces that speak to our souls and celebrating the timeless magic of style.  

To read about more resurfacing trends like, bags charms check out this MUUZ article: 

Checkout some of these vintage finds via TheRealReal: My Fave: Still here denim skirt   and this  vintage chanel!