To mark the 21st Century making it through its teen years, the #20teens is a series from Teen Vogue celebrating the best in culture, politics, and style from the last decade.
Every year, December seemingly becomes the official month of annual reflection and self-actualization. But with the ushering in of a whole new decade, it’s become even more apparent what a whirlwind these past 10 years have truly been — perhaps most notably when talking politics, but fashion and politics sometimes go hand in hand.
Politically, we have seen history. Barack Obama’s two consecutive terms were followed by the Donald Trump administration in the middle of the decade, leaving many of us feeling stifled and looking for ways to be heard or change the system. For some, that meant active protests. For others, it meant protest using what was most outwardly visible: fashion.
Activists, celebrities, and others have long used beauty and fashion to make a statement and increase visibility on particular issues, but if this past decade has taught us anything, it’s that with great political pressure, comes even greater social pushback. To make sure we remember it all, Teen Vogue has rounded up the moments where fashion and politics collided this past decade.
2010 — Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress
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