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What does ‘polyester’ have to do with Gen Z? Everything, apparently - USA Today

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Rachel Hale, Owen Carry
What does ‘polyester’ have to do with Gen Z? Everything, apparently - USA Today
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Gen Z is adopting the term 'polyester' as a slang descriptor for low-quality, cheap, or inauthentic behavior and fashion. The trend stems from a broader cultural pushback against synthetic fabrics and fast-fashion aesthetics.

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