Gen Z is dressing like mermaids to escape reality — ‘It makes me feel alive’
25.05.2023 - 23:31
/ nypost.com
stars in “The Little Mermaid,” out Friday. In the live-action Disney film, she dons the iridescent flippers you’d expect, and at the various premieres for the movie, she’s looked the part in shimmering pastel gowns with flared skirts and intricate details.
Other young trendsetters outside of the entertainment industry are also opting for wet-and-wild looks. On TikTok, the hashtag #MermaidCore is trending, with over 200 million views. A recent report via fashion site Nasty Gal also found that Google searches for “mermaid style” have risen 736% worldwide in the past year.On Pinterest, “mermaid core” searches have skyrocketed 614% ahead of the movie.
The aesthetic mixes coastal leisurewear, Y2K glitz and beach bohemian vibes. Shimmering blues, soft seafoam greens and metallic silvers are the primary color palette.“Mermaidcore is a really fun and fresh trend inspired by oceanic colors and things like shells, pearls and crystals,” Jenny Rojinski, 32, a fashion designer and content creator from Los Angeles, told The Post. “It makes me feel alive.”As a DIY-design project, Rojinski spent nearly 100 hours creating her own mermaid core look, handcrafting a bralette and sarong belt out of pearls, seashells and fishing wire purchased on Amazon.
She also stitched together a sandy-white skirt and detachable sleeves out of scrapped knit, crochet, eyelet and silk brocade fabrics.On TikTok, her creations have garnered nearly 700,000 views. “People love mermaidcore because it’s an escape, it’s dreamy and it makes you feel like you’re in a different world,” said Rojinski.I’m ready to go under the sea
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