Design by Yora Kim
Emo kids were ruling the internet in the early 2010s. Ripped skinny jeans, heavy metal band tees, choker necklaces, knee high socks (black of course) and leather jackets were everywhere. Jet black, neon-striped versions of J.Bib’s fringed hair abounded, and it was the hottest place to be a hot topic. But if we’ve learned anything from the twee renaissance, gorepicor longevity, and couture inspo that’s been around for decades (if not centuries), fashion always comes back — so yes, emo outfits are definitely still a thing. In 2022
But first, what is emo fashion? Emo is a music genre similar to punk or rock, with more emotional themes and lyrics. Emo fans form a subculture with a very unique way of dressing – sensual, all-black, with lots of leather and silver accents in the form of studs, chains or piercings. The look was big in the 2010s, especially on Tumblr.
Although emo fashion is technically a throwback style, it’s proven popular with everything from youthful alt music festivals (Hello, My Chemical Romance, Avril Lavigne and Pierce The Veil!) to Kourtney Kardashian in her Travis Barker days. In the year It will be alive and well in 2022. In the year For those days when everything is scary and shiny childish outfits don’t match your inner feelings, emo fashion is for you.
Emo clothes are the Wednesday Adams of the world – the emotional intensity of an all-black outfit is “not mom level!” It proves the old saying. In a very beautiful way. Below are our favorite picks.
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