Gen Z
Haley Kalil keeps Gen Z in one place: 5 stories so far. The section currently leads with “Gen Z's Dating Scene: More Chaos Than Couture?”, “Gen Z's Bringing Back the Side Part—But Make It Chic.”, and “Couture Cool: The Brands Gen Z Is Actually Obsessed With.”. Gen Z's dating scene? The side part is back, and I'm honestly relieved, middle parts were giving me flashbacks to my school photos. Haley Kalil is a model, social media influencer, and former beauty pageant contestant. The list below is every Gen Z story on Haley Kalil, newest first.
Gen Z's Dating Scene: More Chaos Than Couture?
Gen Z's dating scene? More like a group project where nobody did the reading. But the chaos isn't the headline, it's the older half of the generation getting hit hardest. That's the plot twist. We're not just swiping through burnout; we're watching a generation trade couture-level romance for curated confusion. And honestly? It's giving déjà vu. If you loved the messy authenticity of our Taylor Swift "Patient Zero" piece, you'll want to stick around. This is glamour with a side of therapy.
Gen Z's Bringing Back the Side Part—But Make It Chic.
The side part is back, and I'm honestly relieved, middle parts were giving me flashbacks to my school photos. Yes, it's a return to form, but we're doing it chic. Think deep, dramatic lines with volume, not that floppy, flat-ironed mess from 2012. Confidence is key here, and a little chaos in the texture keeps it modern. If you're craving more high-fashion chaos, check out our piece on "DTI's Cheat Code Chaos", it's the perfect companion for this glam revival.
Couture Cool: The Brands Gen Z Is Actually Obsessed With.
Balenciaga bags tossed next to dirty sneakers. Jacquemus minis worn with thrift-store jeans. Gen Z isn't chasing perfection, they're chasing *vibes*. The brands they obsess over? Think Miu Miu, Margiela, and Martine Rose: labels that wink at chaos instead of pretending it doesn't exist. It's couture for the unbothered. And honestly? That confidence is way more glamorous than any runway. (Curious about the copycat chaos behind it all? Check out our piece on fashion's copycat trend.)
Trading Dates for Daring: Gen Z's Celibate, Nude Aesthetic
So these Gen Z trendsetters are trading dating chaos for celibacy, and dressing for the part with a nude aesthetic that screams "I'm committed to me." It's couture-level confidence, honestly, who needs a date when your own vibe is the main character? If you think that sounds bold, check out our piece on how the older part of the generation is getting hit hardest in *Gen Z's Dating Scene: More Chaos Than Couture?
Friendfluence: Gen Z's New Dating Strategy – Squad Goals Included.
Forget "meet cute." This year, it's all about the "we" cute. Gen Z daters are ditching the solo love mission and merging their love lives with their ride-or-dies. It's less about finding *the one* and more about making sure everyone in the group chat approves. Honestly? It's the couture of connection: high-glam, high-stakes, and totally chaotic. And if you think your friend group is intense, just check out how Taylor Swift's crew handled their own "Patient Zero" drama.