How Zara is Making the 2000s Cool Again

The Fashionisto

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Published October 22, 2023

Zara channels Y2K style with its latest men's fashions. Pin
Zara channels Y2K style with its latest men’s fashions. Photo: Arnaud Lajeunie / Zara

Zara casts a shadow with its newest collection, drawing inspiration from the turn of the millennium. The Y2K influence is unmistakable, channeling a bygone era that many fondly remember.

The scene unfolds with contemporary force. Center stage, Taemin Park and Yeray Allgayer embody the collection’s spirit and poise, a nod to Zara’s vision. The atmosphere is electrifying, a meeting point of past and present where style resonates with confidence.

Zara Y2K-Inspired Men’s Style

Sporting Y2K-inspired layers, Yeray Allgayer wears an overlay tank top with striped jogger waist pants and a long-sleeve t-shirt.Pin
Sporting Y2K-inspired layers, Yeray Allgayer wears an overlay tank top with striped jogger waist pants and a long-sleeve t-shirt. Photo: Arnaud Lajeunie / Zara

Layering emerges as the collection’s protagonist. Each piece is crafted with nuances reminiscent of early 2000s trends. It’s about revisiting the past and refining it for the modern man.

Model Taemin Park wears an embroidered sweatshirt with a washed zip cardigan and wide-fit pants with front pleats.Pin
Model Taemin Park wears an embroidered sweatshirt with a washed zip cardigan and wide-fit pants with front pleats. Photo: Arnaud Lajeunie / Zara

The silhouettes are relaxed, allowing the fabric to breathe and move with its wearer. Baggy cuts make a deliberate statement, balancing style and comfort. Color palettes veer toward neutral, a canvas that allows the intricate detailing to shine.

Yeray Allgayer sports a contrast topstitching jacket, t-shirt, mixed seam jeans, and brushed-off leather boots.Pin
Yeray Allgayer sports a contrast topstitching jacket, t-shirt, mixed-seam jeans, and brushed-off leather boots. Photo: Arnaud Lajeunie / Zara

The collection boasts an array of standout pieces: mixed-seam jeans that command attention, wide-fit pants that embrace comfort, and brushed-off leather boots that add a rugged edge. Oversized shirts bring a touch of nonchalance, blending effortlessly with the collection’s overarching theme.

Taemin Park rocks a blue boxy fit quilted jacket with a striped shirt, shorts overlay jeans, and brushed-off leather boots.Pin
Taemin Park rocks a blue boxy fit quilted jacket with a striped shirt, shorts overlay jeans, and brushed-off leather boots. Photo: Arnaud Lajeunie / Zara

Zara’s latest offering for men is a bridge to the future, demonstrating that history, when revisited with care and creativity, can yield something fresh and familiar.


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