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STYLE AND CULTURE

TREND ALERT: INDIE SLEAZE

Time to log into Tumblr and untangle your wired earphones, 'cause indie sleaze is DOMINATING again. The trend is basically the chaotic-fun combo of 80s color pops and 90s grunge that first had everyone hooked in the early 2010s. Celebs like Rihanna, Alexa Chung and M.I.A. all repped bold tights, ripped-up denim shorts and oversized jackets, redefining casj-cool. Wanna capture the trend this time around but not sure where to start? Keep scrolling for 'fits to party like it’s 2010 all over again👇
Leather biker jacket

GIG-READY JACKETS

ASOS DESIGN leather biker jacket, $156.32
Leather jackets are timeless, but the biker silhouette reigns supreme for the indie-sleaze mood. Serve Sky Ferreira energy with this oversized one and top off the look with some chunky earrings for max impact.
Argyle tights

STATEMENT TIGHTS

Gipsy argyle tights in black, $16

We know, we know... tights are usually an add-on, but when it comes to leaning into indie sleaze, tights ARE the main character. ASOS tip: go for patterns and diff textures ALL the way – yin yangs, fishnets... the possibilities are legit endless.

Levi's ribcage shorts

MINI SHORTS

Shorts don't get shorter than they did in the 2010s – literally everyone from the iconic Kate Moss to Zoe Kravitz were spotted in 'em at Glasto and Coachella. Consider them a foundational item for the 'drobe.
Yellow pleated skirt

PLEATS PARADISE

COLLUSION pleated check mini skirt, $32.90
Thanks to American Apparel, pleated mini skirts were the MOMENT in the 2010s, and we’re still here for it 👏 Cop this checked number – it’s giving punk at the tennis courts.
Floral dress with Peter Pan collar

DITSY FLORAL DRESSES

Daisy Street floral mini dress with vintage collar, $43
Channel the *unmatched* queen of indie sleaze Alexa Chung 👑 and watch your look blossom. Bonus points if your 'THE dress' has a quirky Peter Pan collar like this one.
Chunky chain boots

BOOTS WITH BITE

Public Desire Advantage chunky boots with chain, $63
No indie-sleaze look is really complete without a statement shoe. Pick a pair like these boots with a chain or some classic Converse. Don’t be afraid to go full-on kitschy – it's what this look’s all about.

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