Fashion Flashback: Where to Score Y2K Outfits to Spice Up Your Wardrobe

Are Rachel from F.R.I.E.N.D.S. or Mean Girls’ Regina George your style inspirations? Thankfully, Y2K fashion is coming back in style! Characterized by shiny tops and jackets, flashy accessories, and low-rise jeans, the Y2K trend from the 1990s to the early 2000s is making its way back into our wardrobes, and it’s getting trendier than ever!

If you are on a mission to nail the Y2K aesthetics, Thailand is a great place to find just what you are looking for. In this article, we've scoured the city to bring you the ultimate guide on where to snag those iconic outfits, so get ready to rev up your fashion game and check out these shops!

Molivien

Hop on the Y2K trend while championing sustainability with Molivien! Offering clothing items made of upcycled and deadstock materials, this brand is known for its range of cute tops, channeling 90s fashion. They have various designs, from stripes and checks to mettalic ones—perfect for nailing the Y2K aesthetics!

Molivien’s stylish pieces are also available online via Lazada, Shopee, and LINE.

Contact details: [email protected]

Frank! Garcon

Pull off, nay, rock the Y2K look with Frank! Garcon’s pieces! With multiple locations across Bangkok, this shop houses a captivating variety of street-style Y2K outfits for men and women alike. Here, you can also get different accessories to match your OOTD, as well as cute stationery to decorate your belongings with!

You can shop all of these online or by visiting their stores at Siam Square, Siam Center, Mega Bangna, or Emsphere.

Location: Multiple locations

Contact details: +666 3956 4242 or email [email protected]

Daddy and the Muscle Academy

Don’t get fooled by its extremely masculine name, because at Daddy and the Muscle Academy, you can get just the cutest items ever! Home to bright-colored halter tops and sexy low-waist bottoms, this store is popular among fashionistas looking for a quirky Y2K combo. The store also offers colorful caps, artsy prints and accessories, hats, and even keychains to complete your Y2K ensemble.

You can get these items and more via their website, Shopee, and Lazada pages, or by visiting their shops in Siam Square Soi 2 and Emsphere.

Location: Daddy and the Muscle Academy, Siam Square Soi 2, Pathumwan, Bangkok / 1st floor, The Emsphere, Khlong Toei, Bangkok

Contact details: 098-3534155 or email [email protected]

Ghetto Girl

Y2K fashion doesn’t have to be expensive. If you love thrifting, Ghetto Girl is the perfect place for affordable Y2K fits! Nestled along Bangsue Junction, this shop mostly sells secondhand pieces, including branded baby tees, miniskirts, and vintage clothing, among others. If you’re looking for something for men, its counterpart, Ghetto Boy, located on the same floor, offers printed shirts.

Location: Ghetto Girl, Room 4A71, 4th floor, Bangsue Junction, 511 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok

Contact details: DM via Instagram

Blackdog BKK

Denim pants weren’t the only trendy clothing item in the Y2K era—skirts were too! You can find these in Blackdog BKK, offering a wide range of skirts and dresses, from mini to maxi and from denim to satin. What’s more exciting is that they have quirky and unique designs, which might not be for those looking for something basic but are perfect for those with an adventurous fashion sense!

Blackdog BKK is available online, but you can also get their outfits at Comma And in CentralWorld and Frank! Garcon stalls.

Location: Multiple locations

Contact details: 099 613 8106 or email [email protected]