Definition

The organized chaos of deciding what to wear based on what celebrities wore six months ago. A trillion-dollar industry built on convincing humans that last season's colors are now morally wrong.

Example Usage

The brand's new fashion line drew inspiration from 1990s streetwear trends.

Source: Fashion and retail industry terminology

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