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What is Y2K?Y2K is an abbreviation for the 'year 2000.'
In 1999 when the year 2000 was approaching, many feared that computer programs storing year values as two-digit figures (such as 99) would cause problems. The problem was that when the two-digit space allocated for "99" rolled over to 2000, the next number was "00." Frequently, program logic assumes that the year number gets larger, not smaller - so "00" was anticipated to create havoc in a program that hadn't been modified to account for the millennium. This situation was sometimes referred to as "the Y2K problem" or "the millennium bug." ( |
Y2K FashionWhat changed? |
At the beginning of the year 2000, When the 2000's began fashion was influenced by technology. Clothing styles were monochromatic (one color) and futuristic ranging from metallic to shiny blacks, studs, mesh tops, rhinestones, halterneck tops and anything with the disco/modern feel. This tech-y inspiration meant that you walk outside dressed fit for the matrix wearing headphones not for music simply as an accessory and no one would bat an eye at you.
In 2001, The was the fatal 9/11 incident. Following his many people were scared to wear bold metallic clothing so opted for a more layed back approach with tattered distressed jeans and sweatsuits.
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As well as clothes trends developing during the y2k era, so did hair styles. Most based around the technology of the era, by using 'crimpers' or straighteners to style hair. Many people also heavily accessorized there hair from bows and headbands, to accessories that match, headphones and necklaces.