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They designed the look, or vibe, of the moment.
If you paid attention to pop culture at all this year, you’re probably familiar with the work of fashion stylist Chris Horan. Along with his biggest client, the English pop singer Charli XCX, Horan helped devise the loose, sweaty, some might even say trashy, but altogether hypnotic aesthetic that became “brat summer.”
Wisdom Kaye – model, social media star and the “best-dressed guy on TikTok,” according to Vogue – made his Met Gala debut this year. His take on the “Garden of Time” concept — a striking ensemble that emphasized decay and rot — reflected the signature creativity and extravagance of his styling, made popular on TikTok.