Coquette aesthetic

The word "coquette", a French word, means flirtatious. The aesthetic gained popularity on Tumblr in the early 2010s and TikTok around 2021, but has roots in earlier feminine fashion trends including Japanese Lolita fashion, and is often compared to other aesthetics such as Balletcore, Cottagecore, and Princesscore. This aesthetic has been characterized as both a way to relive and express creativity through childhood fantasies, and a way to "fully escape into...femininity without feeling guilty about it," while ultimately being "self-aware and playful". and the newest aesthetics of oversize, tomboy core and military core. Proponents of the aesthetic argue that it can be understood from a disruptive non-heteronormative interpretation. == Criticism ==

The coquette aesthetic has been critiqued for reproducing damaging gender roles for women and for its potential appeal for the male gaze. At the same time, the aesthetic primarily derives from "French culture and outdated notions of European femininity," Defenders of the aesthetic affirm that the use of bun, laces and pink-colored clothing should not assume a victimization for women and these aesthetics are not responsible for misogynistic aggressions. == Inspirations ==

Among admirers of the coquette aesthetic, inspirations include Victorian, Edwardian, Regency, and Rococo fashion and aesthetics. Netflix's Bridgerton, and Greta Gerwig's 2023 film Barbie. The American singer Lana Del Rey is also considered an icon of this aesthetic. ==See also==