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It’s Kinda Chic to be on The Viral List

Gen Z’s Petal Parker weekend, “kinda chic” confessions, and a new kind of gatekeeping are all going viral… 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Gen Z is romanticizing the ordinary moments in their lives by saying they’re “kinda chic”
  • Gen Z turned two unrelated releases—Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’—into a shared fandom moment
  • Gen Z’s latest slang term, “larper,” is all about being a “real” fan
Gen Z girls are declaring what’s “kinda chic” from their day-to-day   Spoiler alert: Being chic doesn’t require a designer wardrobe or a perfectly curated life for Gen Z. In this TikTok trend, largely driven by Gen Z girls, they’re using the phrase “It’s kinda chic to…,” and filling in the blanks with habits and little life moments that make their lives feel special. It started in June as a simple text prompt and has since evolved into a recognizable colored-font template, making it easy for anyone to put their own spin on it. But unlike trends that might typically require users...

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