In this episode of The Modern Tapes, the students unpack “The Aesthetic Decade” — a deep dive into how the 2020s turned personal style into performance. From Clean Girl minimalism to Y2K glitter, Coastal Cowgirl calm to Maximalist chaos, this episode explores how TikTok trends, overconsumption, and identity fatigue reshaped fashion, culture, and authenticity. It’s a portrait of a generation finding itself in an era where even rebellion comes with a hashtag.