INSPIRATION AND ADVICE

HOW EMO CAN YOU GO?

February 7, 2022

The Travis Barker renaissance, Machine Gun Kelly and his vial of blood 🤷‍♂️ and the launch of the 'When We Were Young' festival (have you SEEN that line-up?!)... The emo scene is well and truly back, and our inner 00s teen is about as happy as an angsty Avril Lavigne fan can be 🤘 The key to unlocking the look? Bold graphic tees, studded accessories, anything leather-look and a DGAF attitude. Scroll for our fave emo icons and check out their get-up game👇

TRAVIS BARKER

Travis Barker and Blink-182 are the OGs of emo style. Proof that a good 'fit is down to all the small things (sorry), we’re obsessed with those patched-up pinstripe trews and the double chain ⛓ necklace. And that band T-shirt? A MAJOR alt-'drobe staple.

GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN oversized 'Black Sabbath' band T-shirt, $35
Reclaimed Vintage Inspired multi-chain necklace, $24.90
Vans SK8-Hi sneakers in black, $70
COLLUSION tapered pants in pinstripe, $37.90

YUNGBLUD

If you ever need to explain emo to an alien, just show ‘em this pic. One of the new-gen crew, YUNGBLUD always understands the emo assignment. Striped tee ✅ belted leather pants ✅ dip-dyed hair ✅ Every element is hitting *just* right.

GET THE LOOK:

ASOS DESIGN bandana in organic cotton with black paisley print, $5.85
Shrine Drop It Hair Dye - Red, $22
ASOS DESIGN shrunken-fit striped T-shirt in black and white, $22
ASOS DESIGN skater-fit faux leather pants with zip-front in dark red, $48

KEVIN ABSTRACT

Emo 🤝 grunge with Kevin Abstract’s super-casj drip. Emo style is ALL about being fearless and this stripes-meets-plaid look is just that. And the quickest way to make any ensemble emo? A statement hair color. Just look at that blue 👀

GET THE LOOK:

Twisted Tailor long-sleeve flannel shirt in red and blue check, $75
ASOS DESIGN long-sleeved striped T-shirt in navy and white, $18
Jaded London oversized double-layer T-shirt in black with eye print, $72
Shrine Drop It Hair Dye - Blue, $22

PETE DAVIDSON

Can we just take a sec to appreciate Pete Davidson for the trailblazer he is? Shaking up traditional tailoring and playing with gender norms at the Met Gala, he became our new favourite emo. The tats, the odd socks, the goth collar, the mosh-ready boots... Perfection.

GET THE LOOK:
Topman long-sleeve grandad-collar shirt in white, $41
adidas Originals recycled crew socks in black, $8
ASOS DESIGN ruched long-sleeve top in black, $30
ASOS DESIGN skinny suit jacket in white, $79
ASOS DESIGN lace-up boots in black leather, $80

Pictures: Getty Images

MACHINE GUN KELLY AND JXDN

We're getting some sick alt energy here from MGK and TikTok star Jxdn! They're giving classic emo with rings for days and those leather-look 'fits. The lesson? If in doubt, go with all black. And finally, those popping nails bring the look firmly out of the 00s and into now. *Chef’s kiss.*

GET THE LOOK:

Le Mini Macaron Gel Polish - Rose Buttercream, $12
ASOS DESIGN leather blazer jacket in black, $200
ASOS DESIGN leather biker jacket in black, $157