Fashion trends from the early 2000s are now making a comeback. Heeled flip flops, for example, are now all the rage, with stars like Rihanna and Kim Kardashian West wearing them frequently.

By straightwashing queer women in this way, we risk erasing the profound impact that they have had on our understanding of the world, including fashion and style.

Fashion trends inspired by the early aughts have repeatedly returned in recent years, proving that the 2000s just can’t be shaken. As Millennials and Gen Z satisfy their craving for nostalgia ...

Ella Mai, on the other hand, wore one of the brightest trends from the 2000s at the BET Awards. Ella Mai attends the BET Awards in Los Angeles, California, on June 23, 2019.