By Mia Massaquoi
There’s no doubt that you’ve seen people rocking Y2K fashion in the streets of London and all over social media. How are so many people today finding their nostalgic street fashion gems? The answer is Vinted.
I would describe Vinted as my holy grail for finding the best 2000s style pieces. It’s a great place to connect with sellers. A lot of my favorite items have come from the ‘recommended for you’ section on the homepage. But to find your specific styles, it all starts with a search.
Typing ‘Y2K’ alone in that search box may lead you to sellers rebranding AliExpress items as ‘Vintage Y2K, ‘ so your best bet is knowing brands and keywords you can search to find the most unique and authentic pieces. Here’s what you need to know when shopping to find Y2K-styled items on Vinted to live your 2000s diva fantasy.
Handbags
Baguette bags and handbags have certainly made a comeback from the 90s and 2000s in recent years. Here are a couple of brands you can explore to find the cutest bags for casual outings or a night out.
Jasper Conran
The lock detail on the first and fourth bags is similar to the trending Chloé Paddington bag, the original It-girl bag, which returned to the runway this month at Paris Fashion Week. Red accent pieces have been a staple recently with the Y2K style, ranging from eye-catching red tights to a pop of colour with chic red ballet flats.
Fiorelli
The baguette bag is iconic for its stylish, small silhouette. Fiorelli has sleek, classy bags, these examples giving that Y2K edge.
Tops & Dresses
These tops exude that Y2K glam look with the sequins/beading and silky satin textures.
Jane Norman
Jane Norman has resurged through second-hand sellers online over a decade after going into administration in 2011. The brand was even sported by Bella Hadid back in 2020, when she wore one of their frilled cami tops with cycling shorts and sporty trainers.
These would pair well with a whimsy semi-fitted maxi skirt, low rise jeans or even a matching sequin mini skirt.
Karen Millen
Asymmetrical silhouettes with ruffles galore.
Per Una
Search this brand to find the ultimate whimsical, floral, fairycore slip dresses to live out that 2000s carefree summer feeling.
Great keywords to find these items include: Fairy, Vintage, Whimsical, Y2K, embellished, embroidered
Tip – Once you favourite and interact with a couple of these, the algorithm will catch on to what you like, and you’ll be seeing these gems in the ‘recommended for you’ section. The cutest items can be discoverd with minimal searching!
Monsoon
Monsoon embodies that boho-chic style, busy patterns with embellishments and bold colours. These pieces would be perfect for casual wear or club wear.
When searching these brands, be sure to use the search filter for certain clothing categories, sizes and prices to find exactly what you’re looking for. Happy Shopping!