
Published 22 January 2026
Seemingly fleeting micro trends are proving their longevity amongst escapism-fuelled Gen Zers, as fantastical and historical influences maintain their relevance into 2026. Meanwhile, active and outdoor lifestyles continue to drive sartorial evolutions, and nostalgia still reigns supreme. Additionally, these trends are continuing to become ever more intertwined, with major aesthetic overlap across a myriad of different subcultural niches.



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Seemingly fleeting micro trends are proving their longevity amongst escapism-fuelled Gen Zers, as fantastical and historical influences maintain their relevance into 2026. Meanwhile, active and outdoor lifestyles continue to drive sartorial evolutions, and nostalgia still reigns supreme. Additionally, these trends are...