
A Generation Refusing to Grow Up? Why Kidcore Never Stops Trending
Y2K has a younger sibling – kidcore. As the lines between fashion, fandom, and childhood blur, a new wave of nostalgia is sweeping Gen Z and Millennials alike. Plush toys like Pop Mart’s Labubu, Baby Threes, and Cry Babys aren’t just collectibles — they’re style icons fueling the rise of kidcore, Y2K fashion, and emotional dressing. In a world defined by uncertainty, dressing like the early 2000s offers comfort, joy, and a powerful sense of belonging.