As we welcome the first weekend of July, marking the halfway point of the year, let’s look back at the numerous ‘cores’ that swept through social media in the past six months of 2024. From the girl core, which followed the ever-popular ballet core from last year, to the 2000s blue core makeup inspired by Lee Hyori from 21 years ago☝🏻. Let’s review the top fashion and beauty trends of the first half of the year!
▫️ Geek Chic
“Geek” and “Chic” combine to form “Geek Chic,” referring to a quirky, unique, yet sophisticated style. The essence of geek chic styling lies in free-spirited mix-and-match, layering, and incorporating nerdy items like glasses🕶️.
- nayeonyny
▫️ Blue Core
The 1990s to early 2000s makeup trend has made a comeback, featuring blue hues. This trend involves widely applying blue eyeshadow or using cool blue eyeshadow as eyeliner to create a striking look. The result is a makeup style that highlights eyes with a captivating blue glow🌀.
- katarinabluu
▫️ Cowboy Core
The Western vibe showcased in Louis Vuitton’s 24FW collection, along with Beyoncé’s new song “Texas Hold’em,” highlights the Texas aesthetic loved by celebrities🐎. This style incorporates Western items worn by American cowboys, such as cowboy hats, bootcut denim, big buckle belts, and fringe accents.
- bellahadid
▫️ Bloke Core
“Bloke,” British slang for a guy, and “normcore,” a term for understated style, combine to create “Blokecore,” a fashion style that reinterprets the look of football fans⚽. If you want to achieve a trendy and cool look with just one item this summer, a football jersey is the way to go!
- newjeans_official
▫️ Girl Core
A girlish and feminine style that emphasizes a ladylike mood, influenced by the 2023 ballet core look🎀. Ribbon accents, floral patterns, and bright pastel colors are key elements that can perfectly complete a girl core look.
- nayeonyny
▫️ Alien core
aespa’s ‘Supernova’-inspired Alien core represents a futuristic style that suggests communication with aliens. It features exaggerated puffs, blingy metallic fabrics, irregular 3D accessories, and extravagant nail art evoking the cosmos, creating a distinctive and unique style🪄.
- aespa_official