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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Coquette’ and ‘balletcore’ aesthetics bring en pointe fashion to 2024

Rachel Yu February 9, 2024
Before “coquette” was painted as an aesthetic, people would use the term to describe a young woman who flirts and seduces men. However, with the rise of the eloquent trend throughout the early 2010s, the term has changed its interpretation to glamorize and romanticize the dainty and pretty pink things in life. 
Jacklyn Tsung | Senior Graphic Artist

“Corecore” and the internet’s obsession with aesthetics

Lea Rivel February 16, 2023
When you’re scrolling through posts, items of clothing, musical artists, or behaviors are being forced to fit into niches. The pressure on social media users to conform to a singular niche runs high. 
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