Sunday, January 25, 2026

Research - The 2000s

     When deciding to continue my research on the genre teen : coming of age, my immediate thoughts were examples of classic films we all know and love. To be specific the first two films that came to mind were "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and "Aquamarine". These two movies share a theme of girlhood and the importance of female friendships.



Pop Culture 
    In the 2000s teenagers were heavily influenced by the media. This included reality TV and films. Music genres such as pop and hip-hop, where teenagers idolized their favorite singers and bands. The internet and social media started to play a huge role in shaping culture. Popular platforms like Myspace represented a teen's identity, where they shared music and posted photos. Celebrities have always been a strong influence, many people follow the lives of their favorite reality TV stars, artists, and actors. Pop culture was rapidly changing, it emphasized humor, creativity, and identity through music and fashion. 

Fashion
    Clothing in the 2000s was influenced by pop culture, it was loud and bold. Many trends included low rise skinny or bootcut jeans, mini skirts, capris, baby tees, platform sandals, heels. Brands like Juicy couture and Von Dutch. Details like rhinestones, bright colors, and patterns. Accessories like chunky jewelry, sunglasses, large belts, and many hats were used to complete the look. Fashion emphasized individuality. 
https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/g26907530/2000s-fashion-trends/

Beauty trends
    Makeup looks focused on glamorous and bold features. Some common trends included shiny and glittery lip glosses. Frosted eyeshadow in shades of blue, silver, and sometimes pink. This was then paired with bold eyeliner and mascara. Unlike the thick, fuller brows seen today, thin eyebrows were a very popular look in the 2000s. Hair styles often seen were side bangs, fully straightened hair, and blonde highlights. Some celebrities that were seen as huge influences included Britney Spears, The Kardashians, and Paris Hilton. 

    Taking inspiration from the 2000s era is very appealing to filmmakers, this is because of the nostalgia it brings to the viewers. This was a very iconic and amazing time. Music, clothing, makeup, and technology from this time period is very recognizable, when wanting to create a 2000s inspired film it is important to take these details into consideration. 

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