Ugly 2013 2021 [ Edge ]

The "mullet skirt" (short in the front, long in the back) dominated prom nights and music festivals alike. Digital Clutter and Typography

In 2013, fashion was caught between the dying embers of Indie Sleaze and the rise of "Hipster" culture. The result was a wardrobe that felt like a costume.

Leggings, backpacks, and oversized hoodies were covered in purple and blue nebulae. It was cosmic maximalism at its peak. ugly 2013

The "ugly" of 2013 extended deep into our digital lives. This was the year of peak Tumblr aesthetic, which was a beautiful mess of contradictory visuals.

The "ironic" handlebar mustache was the king of motifs. It was on finger tattoos, t-shirts, and even jewelry. The "mullet skirt" (short in the front, long

We parodied this British wartime poster until the words lost all meaning. "Keep Calm and Eat a Cupcake" was, unironically, a peak 2013 sentiment.

If it wasn’t moving, we painted a neon chevron pattern on it. It was the official pattern of dorm rooms and phone cases. Leggings, backpacks, and oversized hoodies were covered in

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