This summer belongs to subcultures, with each niche thriving in its own bubble It’s the middle of August—some schools are back in session, football is kicking off—and yet…no single trend has taken over the summer. According to Gen Z, there’s no big song, trend, or cultural moment defining a “vibe” for the season—just a mix of small trends, remakes of old movies, and random internet drama (sorry, Coldplaygate). Where the past few summers gave young people undeniable anthems and fashion aesthetics like “Espresso” and Brat Summer, there hasn’t been one big seasonal vibe that’s stuck with Gen Z. Many young...
