Nu Metal
aka Late 90s Metal, Mall Metal, Rap Metal Fashion
"Suburban angst in baggy pants"
A late 90s-early 2000s aesthetic from nu metal music scene, featuring baggy pants, band tees, and rebellious casual wear.
Atmosphere
The sensory world of Nu Metal
Mall hangouts, Warped Tour, mosh pits, band posters, suburban bedrooms, chain wallets clinking
Philosophy
Music is identity. Baggy is comfortable. Rebellion is casual. Malls are meeting grounds.
Who Lives Here
The character archetypes that embody Nu Metal
The Mall Kid
The Nu Metal Fan
The Suburban Rebel
The Angsty Youth
What It Rejects
Nu Metal exists in opposition to:
Preppy culture
Tight clothing
Mainstream pop
Parent approval
Daily Rituals
The practices and behaviors that define this way of living
Concert going
Mall hanging
Band tee collecting
CD buying
Mosh pit attendance
Origin
Emerged from nu metal music scene in late 1990s through bands like Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Linkin Park.
Era
1998-2006 (Original), 2023-Present (Revival)
Regions
Suburban America, Global, Online
Trend Score
Key Elements
Key Garments
- •Baggy jeans
- •Band tees
- •Chain wallets
- •Studded belts
- •Cargo pants
- •Hoodies
- •Skate shoes
- •Beanies
Silhouettes
- •Baggy
- •Oversized
- •Casual
Color Palette
Aggressive casual in dark tones
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Accent Colors
Key Brands
Materials
Cultural Context
Late 90s suburban angst, mall culture, nu metal music identity, and teenage rebellion.