However, these keywords touch on several major 2021 trends: the rise of "bootleg" or DIY aesthetic in fashion, the "bench" culture in sports/entertainment (referring to being sidelined or excluded), and the serious discourse surrounding digital abuse and "fake" online personas.

The keyword "face" in 2021 was inextricably linked to the "Instagram Face" phenomenon and the "abuse" of digital filters.

Visuals were often grainy, over-saturated, or intentionally "lo-fi" to mimic early 2000s tech. 🎭 Why "Bootleg" Became a Power Move