Across this season's fashion month runways, something felt noticeably… off. Mismatched styling, flawed designs, bedhead hair and bad habits were front and center, leaning into a sense of intentional chaos. The messy girl became high-fashion chic. In an era of AI, maybe this is a way for designers to prove that their work is unmistakably human? History also shows that moments of uncertainty often produce chaotic aesthetics with people chasing pleasure and hedonism. The 2008 financial crisis ushered in indie sleaze, the 90s recession fueled “heroin chic” and grunge, while the political unrest of the 70s made way for punk. When the future feels unpredictable, perfection feels irrelevant. So, to the messy girls out there, keep doing you. Head to the link in bio for the full debrief. Video: Hypebae Credits: Getty/Courtesy of Brands #fashiontiktok #fashiontrends #indiesleaze #cleangirl