Discover Latest Tumblr Trends: How to Find What’s Trending Now

In a wave of nostalgia, the iconic Tumblr era is making a significant comeback, influencing various aspects of modern culture, including music, fashion, and social media aesthetics.

The Resurgence of Tumblr Aesthetic

The Tumblr aesthetic, a diverse and vibrant collage of different design styles, is once again gaining traction. This aesthetic is characterized by a mix of raw, faded, or grainy visuals and typography, along with old-school, vintage flavors and pop culture references. It heavily incorporates 90s and 70s style influences, often featuring reddish-pink hues and warm, comforting colors that evoke a sense of nostalgia[2].

Fashion Trends

Fashion is a key area where the Tumblr influence is palpable. The indie sleaze and emo aesthetic, popularized during Tumblr's peak in the 2010s, is back in style. This includes items like circle skirts, polka-dot tights, acid-washed band tees, and platform boots. Celebrities such as Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly, as well as the grungecore-meets-boho chic vibes seen on social media, are driving this trend forward[3][4].

Users can spot these trends through tutorials on TikTok, which feature how to dress like the 2014 Tumblr era, complete with ripped tights, shorts, flannels, and chokers. High-end fashion items, such as Heron Preston's Zip-Front Minidress and Alessandra Rich's Studded Denim Mini Shorts, are also reflecting this aesthetic[3].

Music Revival

The music scene is also experiencing a resurgence of Tumblr-era favorites. Artists like One Direction, The 1975, Arctic Monkeys, and Lana Del Rey, who were staples of the Tumblr community, are seeing their music regain popularity. Songs like "Sex" and "Love It If We Made It" by The 1975, and "Ultraviolence" and "Shades of Cool" by Lana Del Rey, are once again becoming anthems among younger generations. Concertgoers are dressing in attire inspired by the 2014 Tumblr era, such as flower crowns and bows for Lana Del Rey concerts, and white button-downs and Doc Martens for The 1975 shows[4].

Tumblr's unique community and aesthetic have spread beyond its own platform to other social media sites like Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok. These platforms are filled with visual dynamics that showcase the Tumblr aesthetic, including card-based design and a focus on visuals. Pinterest, in particular, is an ideal place to study this style in detail, with its use of cards allowing users to easily enlarge and examine the visuals[2].

New social media posts on TikTok and Instagram are romanticizing the peak popularity of Tumblr, with users reminiscing about the indie sleaze alternative app from their youth. This nostalgia is driving the interest of younger generations who missed out on the original Tumblr era but are now discovering its influence through older users' posts[4].

Design and Visuals

The Tumblr aesthetic is not just about fashion and music; it also encompasses a distinct visual style. This includes raw, faded, or grainy visuals, old-school and vintage elements, and a mix of 90s and 70s influences. The use of reddish-pink hues, warm and inviting colors, and loud neon colors are hallmark features. Additionally, the aesthetic often incorporates visual texture and patterning, creating a unique and impactful design trend[2].

As the Tumblr era continues to make its way back into mainstream culture, it is clear that its influence extends far beyond a single social media platform. Whether through fashion, music, or visual aesthetics, the nostalgia and creativity of the Tumblr era are once again captivating audiences.