Cluttercore
aka Maximalism, Chaoscore
"Memory as decoration"
A maximalist interior and fashion aesthetic that finds beauty and comfort in the accumulation of personal objects and patterns.
Atmosphere
The sensory world of Cluttercore
Crowded shelves, colorful walls, tactile spaces
Philosophy
More is more
Who Lives Here
The character archetypes that embody Cluttercore
The Collector
The Artist
What It Rejects
Cluttercore exists in opposition to:
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Minimalism
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Sterility
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Decluttering
Daily Rituals
The practices and behaviors that define this way of living
→
Thrifting knick-knacks
→
Displaying collections
Origin
Emerged as a direct protest against the minimalist "Millennial Grey" and "Sad Beige" home trends.
Era
2020-Present
Regions
Global Online
Trend Score
74
Key Elements
Key Garments
- •Pattern-clashing sweaters
- •Handmade jewelry
- •Pins and patches
- •Multi-colored scarves
Silhouettes
- •Maximalist
- •Layered
Color Palette
Every color at once, with high-energy patterns
Primary Colors
Rainbow
Multicolor
Secondary Colors
Primary colors
Accent Colors
Neon
Key Brands
Lush
indieadjacent
Etsy Artisans
indiecore
Target
fast-fashionadjacent
Materials
WoolKnitPlastic charmsRecycled fabric
Cultural Context
Collecting, sentimental value, rebellion against minimalism
Associated Music
HyperpopIndieExperimental
Core Relationships
Influenced By
← Maximalism
← Kitsch
Influences
→ Hoarding as art
→ Antique shops
→ Kidcore
Related Cores
↔ Cottagecore
↔ Kidcore