Fashion trends evolve, but every once in a while, a new wave of style like Y3K grabs people's attention and defines an era.

If you're into pop culture and regularly tune into K-pop or J-pop, you've likely noticed that girl groups like XG and Aespa are at the forefront of the Y3K style. Their music videos artfully blend elements of the future and the past, creating a unique aesthetic that defines the Y3K look.

Aespa new music video - whiplash, also adopts Y3K fashion

The Y3K outfits in Aespa's latest music video - Whiplash

Lisa's futuristic outfits in her single 'Rockstar' in June, 2024. Every element is screaming Y3K out loud, from head piece, bracelets, outfits, to teeth gem.

LISA's Y3K Fashion in 'Rockstar'

Source: Instagram @lalalalisa_m

If you can't wait to learn more about this Y3K trend, read on! We will explain everything in this blog and the AI outfit generator to try on the style.

Try Y3K Fashion with your selfie

Turn yourself into Y3K styles

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What Is Y3K Style? How to Make Me Look Y3K Y3K Fashion FAQs

What Is Y3K Style?

What Does Y3K Mean in Fashion?

What does y3k mean in fashion

Highly discussed Y3K concepts from the girl group XG

Y3K, short for Year 3000, represents a futuristic, almost sci-fi look. Picture the fashion trend with sleek lines, metallic fabrics, and a color palette dominated by silvers, blacks, and neons.

This style is about pushing boundaries and embracing the possibilities of the future, blending reality with virtual fantasies.

Aespa new album adopts Y3K fashion

Iconic Y3K styles from K-pop girl group Aespa

Key Elements of Y3K Fashion

Beyoncé also wore Y3K clothes such as metallic dresses and bodysuits that shimmer and shine

Metallic dresses and shimmer bodysuits from our beloved Queen Bey - Beyoncé

Y3K fashion is defined by a few key elements:

Metallic and Holographic Fabrics: These materials give off a futuristic vibe, echoing the aesthetics of space exploration and advanced tech.
Neon and Digital Prints: Bright, bold colors and intricate digital patterns make a statement and highlight the tech-savvy essence of Y3K.
Sleek and Structured Silhouettes: Clothing that emphasizes sharp lines and innovative cuts, often with an industrial edge.

Ariana Grande's Y3K Styles and her cyber-inspired accessories

Ariana Grande's Y3K fashion and cyber-inspired accessories

How to Try on Y3K Outfits using AI?

#1 Turn Your Selfie into Y3K Style

Explore Y3K Outfit Inspo in YouCam Perfect

If you want to try on the Y3K fashion, one way to do this is by using "AI Studio" in YouCam Perfect. Here's how it works:

In AI Studio, choose the Y3K style under Fashion, and then upload one of your selfies to generate the looks.
YouCam Perfect will then generate up to 6 Y3K styles for you. You get to preview all of them and save the ones you like.

Y3K Fashion for Girls

Try out different Y3K Fashion for women in YouCam Perfect

Tips: Make sure to use a picture with your whole face and upper body in it. This will help the AI generate looks with better quality

Y3K Fashion for Men

Explore Y3K Outfit Inspo for Men in YouCam Perfect

#2 Give Metal Suit a Try

Get Y3K Outfit Ideas from AI Fashion in YouCam Perfect

How to: YouCam Perfect > AI Tools > AI Fashion > Feminine > Robot Suit

Here at YouCam Perfect, you can easily purchase digital clothing that can be "worn" in photos and show off new Y3K fashion styles without breaking the bank or spending time looking for Y3K fashion ideas.

Remember the eye-catching robot suit worn by Zendaya while attending the premiere of “Dune: Part Two” in London? You can also try on this outfit using the AI Fashion feature to re-create the Y3K look, all it takes is to upload a picture of yourself!

In this category, you can also try another Y3K fashion called "Future Flash". It not only changes your outfit, but also gives you a futuristic background.

Get Y3K Outfit Ideas from AI Fashion in YouCam Perfect

How to: YouCam Perfect > AI Tools > AI Fashion > Feminine > Future Flash

Try on Y3K Clothes in Your Photos

Try customize and experiment with other Y3K looks by using the "AI Replace" feature (currently for iOS users only).

Think of it as a filter. You can upload your photo and change everything visible in the image, including the background, outfit, accessories, and even your footwear.

Try on Y3K Fashion for Women using AI Tools

Simply highlight the area you want to change and input the styles or elements you want to use, similar to our demo image. Now, you can stay on-trend by sharing your fantastic Y3K style on social media with only minutes of effort!

Incorporate Y3K Styles in Photos

Y3K Collages

Turn your photos into Y3K styles using Y3K collages

How to: YouCam Perfect > Choose your pictures > Apply collage template in 'Fashion' category

YouCam Perfect currently has 2 Y3K collage templates that you can play with. Just pick 1~3 pictures and apply the Y3K collage template, then there you have it!

Y3K-style Accessories

Incorporate Y3K-style Accessories in Photos

Y3K head decorations can range from neon-colored hair extensions to metallic hair clips and futuristic headpieces.

Inspired by the latest look of Aespa's ‘Armageddon’ album, you can add thorn or horn-shaped accessories to complete the Y3K look in your photos in the AI Replace feature as well.

Prompt ideas: thorn branch shape, silver metal texture, futuristic accessories

Try on Y3K Fashion in Your Photo using AI Replace

Try the Y3K futuristic looks using AI

Y3K Makeup

Incorporate Y3K Style Makeup in Photos

In Y3K fashion, accessories often have a high-tech or futuristic feel. This might include holographic jewelry, neon-colored sunglasses, or chunky metallic bracelets and earrings, which help add an extra layer of details to your outfits.

As we're seeing a lot of Y3K makeup ideas inspired by Pinterest's search results that feature eye shadows and face gems around the eye area, we suggest users try incorporating these delicate decorations to enhance your Y3K makeup!

Add Y3K Fashion Elements to Photos

How to: Photo Edit > upload your image > Add Photo > Stock > type keyword "diamond" > Blender

*The Stock feature is currently available for iOS only

Y3K Posters

Y3K Posters Made with Inspired Photo Templates

▲ Metalic designs in Y3K styles made by our editor using templates

We're confident that you'll absolutely nail the Y3K style with the makeup and outfit ideas mentioned above. If you want to fully capture the Y3K spirit, especially for sharing your final result on social media, here are some tips to recreate Y3K-style posters.

You can either locate the Template feature in our Store feature on the app's home page or use the "Remove BG" feature to add futuristic image backgrounds for more immersive and eye-catching posts!

▼ Various Y3K options to choose from

Y3K Backgrounds for Y3K Style Posts on Social Media

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