The Perfect Recipe To Look Like A Killer
(literally)
Hey there, it's Thursday! Let’s take a little stroll down memory lane today.
Your task?
📌 Find an old photo that brings back some good vibes and share it with a friend or on social
Finding an old photo that brings back good vibes can be a great way to boost your mood, spark positive memories, and even reconnect with people who share those memories. Sharing it with a friend or on social creates an opportunity for fun conversations and a sense of nostalgia, which can help strengthen relationships and spread a little joy. Plus, it can inspire others to reflect on their own happy moments too!
Now, let’s start with the day…
TikTok's bizarre new fashion trend
There’s something undeniably attractive about a man who knows how to dress. Forget about height, hunkiness, or even those elusive six-pack abs for a second. Give me a guy who can effortlessly match his pants to his shoes and finish it off with a well-fitted jacket - boom, immediate heart eyes.
But hold on a second. The latest trending style icon?
It’s not as wholesome or laid-back as, say, blokecore or Americana. No, we’re talking about the Menendez brothers - yes, those Menendez brothers. The infamous Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of killing their parents at their Beverly Hills home in 1990, are suddenly back in the spotlight… as fashion icons.
I know what you’re thinking: "Wait, what?" Let’s backtrack a bit.
Lyle and Erik Menendez were sentenced to two consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole in 1996 after being found guilty of brutally murdering their parents. They claimed years of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse drove them to act in self-defense. But the prosecution painted a different picture - arguing that the brothers’ true motive was financial gain, as they went on a lavish spending spree after inheriting their father’s fortune.
Fast forward to 2024, and the Menendez case has resurfaced in the public eye, thanks to Netflix’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez, along with some new documentaries. These shows have reignited fascination with the case, and I’d bet good money there’s not a Gen Zer out there who hasn’t seen at least one TikTok about it.
Apparently, this fascination has sparked a serious case of fashion envy. Yep, Lyle and Erik’s clean-cut, preppy aesthetic - think pilot sunglasses, cropped trousers, and sweaters folded perfectly over their shoulders - has become the new style inspiration for Gen Z. Who knew convicted killers could set fashion trends?
To be fair, this isn’t entirely out of the blue. The internet has been obsessed with "old money" vibes for a while now.
If you hop on TikTok and search for "Menendez Brothers Fashion," you’ll be hit with over 129 million posts of people recreating their looks. The tag has completely taken off, with everyone - boys, girls, and people outside the gender binary - sporting their own Menendez-inspired outfits. Pilot sunglasses? Check. Cropped trousers? Check. A sweater casually draped over your shoulders? You better believe it.
It’s reached a point where people are even planning their Halloween costumes around this. I mean, there’s literally a TikToker who went viral for saying, “Going as Lyle Menendez for Halloween so she pays more attention to me.” Because apparently, dressing up as a convicted killer is how you get noticed these days.
On one hand, it’s easy to see why the look is catching on. It’s classic, it’s clean, and it screams old money - minus the whole murder thing, of course. But on the other hand, this trend raises some pretty big ethical questions. Is it okay to cosplay as convicted killers? Are we, in a sense, glorifying or trivializing the horrific events that surrounded the Menendez brothers’ lives?
So, that’s it for today. Let’s meet again tomorrow 👋 Till then, stay safe!
