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Maya Ernest

What is ironic fashion, and why is TikTok so obsessed with it?

What you’re wearing isn’t ugly, cheesy, or cheap — it’s just ironic.

Whether it’s a cheeky graphic tee, Canadian tuxedo, or Nickleback T-shirt, wearing something universally recognized as tacky has become as much of a power move as wearing the hottest Nike or Yeezy sneaker. The untrained eye may not understand your outfit, but you and your friends will. As they say, if you know, you know.

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