Nollywood And The Resurgence Of Y2k Fashion
Recently, there’s been a huge revival of the Nollywood aesthetic from the early 2000s. Young people are rediscovering movies from that era and taking a liking to the fashion styles of their favorite characters, a trend known as y2k fashion and popularized locally by pages and blogs that post articles and pictures reminiscing on how cool that era was. The common styles in this trend include; baggy jeans, bandanna scarves, crop tops, baguettes and chunky shoes. It is not uncommon to see young people aged 18-25 dressed in this way and this has also increased the popularity of y2k Nollywood themed parties where people dress up as their favorite characters and have a good time.
There has also been an increase in the viewing of old Nollywood movies by people who weren’t born in that era or haven’t seen movies made in that era leading to great appreciation for movies made back then. Movies of this era that are central to the revival of the y2k Nollywood aesthetic include; Girls’ cot, Sharon Stone, Abuja Connection and Blood Sisters-more girls want to look like Genevieve Nnaji , Omotola Jalade and other leading ladies of the early 2000s and the boys want to look like Jim Iyke and Ramsey Noah– when many of these movies were first released they were seen as mediocre and lacking substance but two decades later they are now looked to for inspiration.
The popularity of this trend is also due to the style being experimental and distinct, many people feel nostalgic for it because it was popular in the era they grew up.
What style of y2k is trending now?
With many hopping on the y2k fashion train, you may want to know what’s hot so you can join in too and look like an early 2000s Nollywood moviestar. Here are some tips.
- Accessorize: Embrace and incorporate chunky sunglasses, platform shoes and earrings into your outfit.
- Make Your Outfits Colorful: A little splash of colour never hurt anyone. Don’t be afraid to wear vibrant colours like neon and hot pink.
- Big Belt Energy: The big belt on your dress or jeans is so y2k and adds a dramatic but chic finish to your outfit.
- Mix and Match: Pair a nice glittery halter top with a simple cargo trouser for a chic look. It’s also about taking risks and having fun with it.
As fashion and pop culture enthusiasts continue to embrace y2k fashion we can expect to see more pieces from the era. Don’t be afraid to experiment with styles from the era and watch the movies that inspired its resurgence.