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2000s in fashion

The fashion of the 2000's is often described as a global mash up,[1] where trends saw the fusion of vintage styles, global and ethnic clothing (e.g. boho), as well as the fashions of numerous music-based subcultures. Hip-hop fashion generally was the most popular among young people of all sexes, followed by the retro inspired indie look later in the decade.

Those usually age 25 and older adopted a dressy casual style which was popular throughout the decade. Globalization also influenced the decade's clothing trends, with the incorporation of Middle Eastern and Asian dress into mainstream European, American, and Australasian fashion.[1] Furthermore, eco-friendly and ethical clothing, such as recycled fashions were prominent in the decade.[1]


In the early 2000s, many mid and late 1990s fashions remained fashionable around the globe, while simultaneously introducing newer trends. The later years of the decade saw a large-scale revival of clothing designs primarily from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s.

Chunky sneakers of the early 2000s.

Chunky sneakers of the early 2000s.

Swedish actors in 2002 sporting various early 2000s fashions and hairstyles.

Swedish actors in 2002 sporting various early 2000s fashions and hairstyles.

Leeann Tweeden, 2003, wearing an off-the-shoulder top and cargo pants. She also sports highlights on her hair.

Leeann Tweeden, 2003, wearing an off-the-shoulder top and cargo pants. She also sports highlights on her hair.

Young woman in 2003 wearing a horizontal striped shirt and boot-cut jeans.

Young woman in 2003 wearing a horizontal striped shirt and boot-cut jeans.

Jamaican woman with cornrows, 2002.

Jamaican woman with cornrows, 2002.

The flared jeans of the late 1990s remained fashionable throughout the early and mid 2000s.

The flared jeans of the late 1990s remained fashionable throughout the early and mid 2000s.

Miranda Kerr in 2004 modeling for Obar Jeans.

Miranda Kerr in 2004 modeling for Obar Jeans.

English-Australian singer Peter Andre in 2004 wearing ripped and sandblasted baggy jeans influenced by surfer and hip-hop fashion.

English-Australian singer Peter Andre in 2004 wearing ripped and sandblasted baggy jeans influenced by surfer and hip-hop fashion.

Female tourists in 2005 sporting colorful mid 2000s athletic fashions.

Female tourists in 2005 sporting colorful mid 2000s athletic fashions.

Winklepicker boots fashionable in England, Italy and Mexico from 2005 onwards.

Winklepicker boots fashionable in England, Italy and Mexico from 2005 onwards.

Slim-fit tweed popular in the late 2000s

Slim-fit tweed popular in the late 2000s

Girl with curly brown hair sporting an off-the-shoulder top, a carry over from the early 2000s.

Girl with curly brown hair sporting an off-the-shoulder top, a carry over from the early 2000s.

Paisley handbag associated with the boho-chic look.

Paisley handbag associated with the boho-chic look.

German Mosher, the more punk-like incarnation of scene, early-mid 2000s.

German Mosher, the more punk-like incarnation of scene, early-mid 2000s.

Close-fitting vintage printed T-shirt

Close-fitting vintage printed T-shirt

Slim-fitting plaid Western shirt gained popularity in the UK in the late 2000s

Slim-fitting plaid Western shirt gained popularity in the UK in the late 2000s

Tattoos and extreme body piercings went mainstream in the late 2000s.

Tattoos and extreme body piercings went mainstream in the late 2000s.

Chinese skaters, 2007.

Chinese skaters, 2007.

Ecuadorian emo kids from the late 2000s.

Ecuadorian emo kids from the late 2000s.

Young woman wearing sundress and Christian Louboutin shoes, 2009.

Young woman wearing sundress and Christian Louboutin shoes, 2009.

Example of the two button slim-fit suit popular in the late 2000s in the UK, US and China.

Example of the two button slim-fit suit popular in the late 2000s in the UK, US and China.

Woman wearing backless top and microskirt at Cologne Pride, 2006.

Woman wearing backless top and microskirt at Cologne Pride, 2006.

Girl Wearing Low Waisted Pants, 2008

Woman At A Party Wearing , 2008

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