Alt Kid

A generalist alternative youth aesthetic popular in the mid-2000s to early 2010s that drew loosely from scene, emo, pop-punk, and MySpace culture without fully committing to any one subculture, representing the DIY creative spirit of a generation raised on early internet communities. Common pieces include band tees (especially pop-punk or metalcore acts), skinny jeans in black or acid-wash, studded belts, Converse or Vans, side-swept dyed hair with choppy layers, fingerless gloves, layered necklaces with pendants, and graphic hoodies from Hot Topic.