Emerald Fennell’s indie box office hit Saltburn has caused a tsunami wave of early 2000s nostalgia to hit the fashion and beauty world with a near zeitgeist-shifting force.
From mismatching glittery ensembles, drop shoulder t-shirts and denim shorts to perfectly tousled hair and an overwhelming aroma of hairspray and cigarettes, the Noughties were characterised by a distinct Party Girl aesthetic. A far cry from the athleisure-wearing, Stanley Cup-toting #CleanGirl trend sweeping TikTok as of late, Indie Sleaze – as it is so affectionately referred to – has been threatening to make a significant comeback since 2022.
