The Glossy Times

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A young person in a vintage market looking at their phone, surrounded by clothes, symbolizing the conflict between individual style and algorithmic trends.
Behind the Seams

Algorithmic fashion: Authentic taste at risk in 2026

In vintage clothing markets, once vibrant havens for unique self-expression, younger generations now explicitly seek outfits that help them 'fit in and look like they belong,' The Guardian reports.

Marcus Thorne·August 13, 2026