Meaning of kidcore | Babel Free

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A fashion movement characterized by bold bright colors and a childlike aesthetic.

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“New and thrilling collaborations started in 2017: the European fashion weeks were charmed by Hello Kitty as protagonist in partnership with many prestigious designers: from Maria Escoté, Catalan stylist that presented a capsule collection in Madrid, made up of a line of t-shirts and dresses depicting a kidcore and rock Hello Kitty featured by geometric patterns and vibrant colours; […]”

“Looking back, I’ll realize⟳ she was ahead of her time; come⟳ 2020, thrift apps will be peppered with outfits not unlike hers, tagged as #y2k and #kidcore, marked up into the triple digits.”

“The indie jewelry market ranges from candy-coloured kidcore to one-of-a-kind reclaimed vintage, so there’s something for everyone – and no matter⟳ what you’re looking for, you know⟳ you’re going to stand⟳ out.”

“Sara Camposarcone is an ambassador of kidcore, a trend defined by loud prints, bright colours, cartoon characters and zany accessories that wouldn’t look⟳ out of place⟳ in a toy chest or tickle⟳ trunk.”

“In Alice in Wonderland, Alice embarks on a psychedelic journey. But you don't have⟳ to go down a literal rabbit hole to find⟳ inspiration for kidcore, the trippy beauty look⟳ that uses big, bold strokes and vivid, colorful makeup to accentuate eyes, cheeks, and lips. And now, you may have⟳ to fall⟳ into a TikTok hole, either — we're here to help⟳.”

“Nostalgia for the 1990s and 2000s is driving the ‘kidcore’ trend on social networks.”

“You probably don’t need⟳ to know⟳ about the clean-girl esthetic, or fashion trends like⟳ kidcore, pearlcore, Barbiecore or Dark Academia. Actually, Dark Academia’s pretty cool. But you definitely don’t need⟳ to know⟳ about vabbing. Seriously, don’t ask⟳.”

“Gummy bears. Lisa Frank stickers. Rainbow stripes. Beaded bags. No, you didn’t just uncover a nostalgic time capsule buried by an elementary school back in 2005 — this is kidcore, TikTok’s newest up-and-coming aesthetic.”

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