Songs that turned 21 in '21

October 27, 2021

Turning 21 is a big deal, especially in the US. The nillies are marked as an era of boy bands with frosted tips and girl squads chanting for female empowerment. Their iconic fashion style still influences today’s trends. In honor of their 21st birthday, we’re putting the spotlight on 3 life-changing hits and bold looks that come with them. Buckle up and get ready for a rollercoaster of nostalgia.

Bye Bye Bye - N'Sync

Justin and his posse might’ve waved their exes goodbye in their iconic song, but we’re not ready to let go of their daring outfits just yet. Whatever the boy band touched turned to gold. Sleeveless shirts, leather pants and man jewelry entered the world. Bodywarmers and jeans vests were sold like hotcakes. Although no one can really rock this style as they do, we’re very pleased to see this trend pop up again!

^{Song: Bye Bye Bye
Album: No Strings Attached}

Get the look

^{From left to right: GUESS Jeans (1), CKS X Marcelo Ballardin (2), SUN68 (3)}

^{From left to right: SUN68 (1)(2), GUESS Originals X Anna Nicole Smith (3), SUN68 (4)}

^{From left to right: CKS x Marcelo Ballardin (1), Selected at Juttu (2), CKS x Marcelo Ballardin (3) Suit at Juttu (4)}

^{All: GUESS Jeans (1)(2)(3), GUESS Originals X Anna Nicole Smith (4)}

^{All: Lore Van Keer}

Say My Name - Destiny's Child

Say baby I love you… This is probably how the entire planet felt when they first saw Destiny’s Child’s videoclip Say My Name. The four girls left their mark, not only in the music industry, but also in the fashion scene. Crop tops - with six pack abs to cut your veggies on -, slick leather pants and white ton sur ton outfits ran the show. With their ‘you-better-not-mess-with-me’ attitude, they paved the way for universal female empowerment.

^{Song: Say My Name
Album: The Writing's On The Wall}

Get the look

^{Anita Active}

^{From left to right: Mayerline (1)(2), Selected at Juttu (3), Marciano by GUESS (4)}

^{From left to right: Marciano by GUESS (1), GUESS Jeans (2), SUN68 (3)(4)}

^{From left to right: GUESS Jeans (1), SUN68 (2), Tamaris (3)(4)}

^{From left to right: Selected at Juttu (1), MBYM at Juttu (2), ICHI at Juttu (3)}

^{All: Tamaris}

^{All: Lore Van Keer}

Born To Make You Happy - Britney Spears

Ahh, our beloved Britney. The Princess of Pop was indeed born to make us happy. Her teen pop songs peaked at number 1 in the charts worldwide, one after the other. Along with her taste in music and dance, Brit-Brit commercialized her fashion sense: a silver bling one piece and blue eyeshadow, or a full leather look? She always looked fabulous. Whatever she wore, the world followed – except for when she entered her bald phase.

^{Song: Born To Make You Happy
Album: Baby One More Time}