BRAT Summer to Whatever We’re Calling 2026
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Description
Viral cultural moments that define and expire within weeks. From “hot girl summer” to “BRAT summer” to whatever the algorithm decides next-how trend cycles accelerate, who profits, and why cultural identity through consumption is exhausting. TikTok drives it, brands exploit it, and by the time you understand it, it’s already over.
