grandpacore

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English

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Etymology

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From grandpa +‎ -core.

Noun

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grandpacore (uncountable)

  1. (aesthetic) An aesthetic based on things stereotypically associated with grandfathers, including loafers, vests, etc.
    • 2024 January 16, Joy Montgomery, “Why Second-Hand Is The Only Way To Wear 2024’s “Grandpacore” Trend”, in Vogue[1]:
      Trust us when we tell you that your nearest charity shop or vintage store is packed full of “grandpacore” gems.
    • 2024 March 3, Shelby Comroe, “Goodbye Coastal Grandmother, Hello Grandpacore”, in InStyle[2]:
      Much like other microtrends, grandpacore has seamlessly transitioned from the high-fashion runways to the world of TikTok, proving that it's no exception to the influential runway-to-social-media pipeline.

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