Today be it a person or a thing, it’s identical is usually defined by its aesthetic. What is Aesthetic you may ask? Well let me enlighten the less cultured of the bunch. The word “aesthetic” originated as the philosophical discussion about what beauty is, how we should approach it, and why it exists. Oftentimes, Pinterest is the go to destination for all things aesthetic. But what if you don’t have a Pinterest board travel? Fret not! Today we’ll let you Pinterest destination decide where you should go next.
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Cottagecore
Cottagecore is an aesthetic that celebrates simple living, particularly in the countryside.” Cottagecore is an aesthetic that celebrates simple living, particularly in the country. It encourages a lifestyle rooted in traditional skills—like baking bread, gardening, and sewing your own clothes.
Place – Switzerland
The Swiss countryside is a nostalgic dream, picturesque in its beauty and allure. Composed of dainty cottages within villages hug the valley floors. With rugged mountain views, fresh produce and close-knit communities, it is a call back to simpler times being a perfect escape from the bustling city and the romantic ideal of cottagecore.
Soft-girl/soft-boy
Soft girl is a fashion style, popular among some young women on social media, based on a deliberately cutesy, feminine look. Being a soft girl also may involve a tender, sweet and vulnerable personality. The soft girl aesthetic is a subculture that found predominant popularity through the social app TikTok. It was popularised by Regina George in Mean Girls.
Place – Venice
Venice is the “Floating city”, picture-perfect in its appearance. Venice is soft in its beauty with a number of bridges and canals, great architecture and holding splendid art. Served as a home and inspiration to many inventors and artists. The city is often represented in feminine wording throughout literature to highlight its beauty and charm, connecting it further to a more tender allure.
Dark Academia
The academic aesthetic can best be described as a style influenced by the traditional European boarding school uniform, as the style includes a lot of prep school staples: Sweater vests, tailored trousers, collar shirts, Oxford loafers, long trench coats, small leather backpacks, and plaid skirts with knee-high socks. Today, subsets of Academia exist like Light Academia, Prep and Dark Academia – the most popular of the bunch.
Place – Prague
Being the largest city in the Czech Republic located in the heart of Europe, Prague is a homage to traditional European aesthetics lined with cobbled streets, concert halls, galleries, castles and more. A popular destination for students and travellers due to the low cost of living and education, it serves as a cultural hub that is still tinged with old-fashioned charm. Often referred to as a compact, peaceful place that is big enough to be a city but small enough to have the comfort of a village. Adventurous in its aura but comforting and traditional in feel, a real embodiment of the academia aesthetic.
Grunge
Grunge is a darker, edgier style that is usually depicted these days with glitches, vinyl records, cigarettes, neon lights, and the colour black. This is very different from its historical routes. Earlier, it was characterized by durable and timeless thrift-store clothing, often worn in a loose, androgynous manner to de-emphasize the silhouette. The style was popularized by music bands Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam.
Place – West Coast of the USA
The west Coast extends across Seattle, Nevada, California and Las Vegas, all of which are hubspots for Grunge culture. Seattle was the birthplace of Grunge. Places like Viretta Park and Marco Polo Motel are iconic locations in grunge culture that are only found in Seattle. It soon spread to the entirety of the West Coast, with prevalent pockets of Grunge enthusiasts still present here today.
Egirl/Eboy
E-girl, an abbreviation of “electronic girl”, is a subculture and stereotype of young women who are “online,” meaning they are entrenched in internet culture, specifically the anime, gaming, K-Pop, cosplay, Discord, TikTok, and Twitch communities, although enjoying all of them is not necessary.
Place – Tokyo
Tokyo is a large city encompassing a vast media sphere and bold presentation. The city thrives on its metropolitan feel, drenched in adverts and popular culture. Japan as a whole has catered to the entertainment, media and internet culture.
Goth
Goth is a subculture that began in the United Kingdom during the early 1980s. It was developed by fans of Gothic rock, an offshoot of the post-punk music genre. Today the Gothic style is portrayed in popular media through black Victorian dresses, tall candles, tarot cards and dark makeup. Gothic architecture began in the earlier 12th century in northwest France and England and spread throughout Latin Europe in the 13th century
Place – Cologne
The highlight of this German city is the beautiful Cologne Cathedral. Not only is it one of the most beautiful pieces of Gothic architecture to exist today but it’s sandstone walls have faded to a mystical dark grey. Most of the city has been built in a similar style, with the autumn months suggested to be the perfect time to visit as the bright orange of the leaves and the dark grey of the monument blend together to form a beautiful harmony.
Art Ho
Art Hoe is an aesthetic based around a love for art, a connection to nature, painting, and flowers, and is symbolized by women who love art and nature. It was inspired by the Art Hoe movement in which people belonging to nonconforming gender are positioning themselves in front of famous art pieces from abstract artists to raise questions about the historical representation of people of colour in art. It is often represented by colours and individuality. For these reasons, places like Barcelona in Spain which is known for its rich cultural heritage and art history, are the perfect destination for every art how out there.
Place – Barcelona
It is often represented by colours and individuality. For these reasons places like Barcelona in Spain which is known for its rich cultural heritage and artistic history is the perfect destination for every art hoe out there. Barcelona as a whole is artistic, from its museums to its stunning architecture. Vibrant and lively in ambience, welcoming to those who wish to explore and dwell into its beauty.
Street Style
Street Style is casual clothing which gradually became global in and around the 1990s. The sub-culture surrounding it evolved from Californian surf and skate culture to incorporating elements of sportswear, hip hop, punk and Japanese street fashion and continued to grow from there. More recently it has broken into the realms of high fashion and popular culture and has therefore grown further to facilitate luxury taste and stylings as well.
Place – Paris
The city of Paris lives and breathes luxury, from its monumental scale to its history with art and architecture to its rustic views to its booming high fashion industry. However Parisian style like the city is authentic even in its glamour, bold yet normal having a unique touch of those styling it, Paris has become the adoptive home of the street aesthetic and has bolstered its popularity around the world with effortless elegance being a common focus. Playing a big role in the mainstream appeal of the style, it influences Paris just as much as the city influences the culture.
Bohemian Chic
This style was created through various bohemian and hippie influences. It was popularised by Kate Moss in the early 2000s. This aesthetic actively lets go of modern sensibilities and embraces a creative, carefree, and unconventional approach. Inspiring a non-traditional blend of objects, colours, patterns etc. to create a sense of something unique. A style that’s heavily favoured among constant travellers, actors and writers.
Place – Bali
An exciting tourist destination dubbed Surfer’s paradise, Bali is synonymous with Bohemian sensibilities. The aesthetic nature continues to bleed into every aspect of Bali seen in the boho chic interiors and handcrafted furniture within them. With tropical weather, white sandy beaches, volcanoes and lush terrain, it fits the build of a forever vacation and oozes freedom and wonder.
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