I Hate to Say It, But Y2K Sunglasses Are Officially "It"

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I won't lie. I've feared this day ever since I heard rumblings of the early-aughts resurgence that's now descended upon the fashion world. I watched while divisive trends like platform flip-flops and low-rise denim came back onto the scene and secretly held my breath, hoping that one particular trend from the era wouldn't manifest in the present day. But honestly, no matter how in denial I might be, I simply can't fight it anymore. The early 2000s train truly stops for no one, and the latest trend to arrive in its wake (and the object of my fear) is none other than Y2K sunglasses.

I don't make the rules, but it's all but impossible to ignore that the shades are trendier than ever. Fashion people up and down my timeline are donning the rimless, translucent, and shield-shaped sunglasses, and their cool outfits are maybe, just maybe, changing my mind on the accessory. The outfits I'm noticing incorporate other key Y2K trends like trucker hats, body jewelry, and low-slung denim. No matter how you feel about them, you can't deny that the throwback shades are "it" right now. Ahead, see how insiders are wearing Y2K sunglasses and shop modern-day versions (and some vintage pairs, too).

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Speaking of the Y2K renaissance, these 2000s shoe trends have fully infiltrated 2021.

Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.