Why everyone’s talking about ‘cozy maximalism’ this fall
Cozy Maximalism is taking over design trends this fall, blending bold colors, layered textures, and nostalgic clutter into a warm aesthetic that feels like a hug for your home — and your mood.
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What the ‘Recession Core’ aesthetic really tells us about capitalism in 2025
Recession Core romanticizes struggle—thrift store fits, instant noodles, and shared apartments—as a lifestyle. But beneath its grainy charm lies a brutal truth: Gen Z isn’t choosing minimalism; they’re surviving it. This aesthetic isn’t rebellion. It’s resignation to capitalism’s collapse.
From cottage core to core rot: How aesthetic overload killed the vibe
Aesthetic trends like cottagecore once promised escape, identity, and charm. Now, oversaturation and algorithmic mimicry have reduced once-meaningful movements into lifeless templates. What happens when aesthetics stop inspiring—and start suffocating culture itself? Welcome to the age of core rot.