Tag: “boom boom” aesthetic

The “Boom Boom” Era

Despite economic uncertainty, a new aesthetic of conspicuous consumption—dubbed “boom boom”—is surging into the mainstream. Trend forecaster Sean Monahan described it as “reminiscent of the 1980s and early 1990s, with an emphasis less on minimalism and more on overindulgence.” Monahan, who introduced the term “normcore” in 2013 and identified the “vibe shift” two years ago, …