Once a dominant subset of online fashion, the 2014 Tumblr grunge aesthetic feels like a distant fever dream. Now, Gen Z is bringing it back.

Even though Tumblr has never again returned to the culture-defining peak it reached during the early 2010s, Tumblr aesthetics are enjoying a modern renaissance in the work of young artists.

One commenter said: "The soft grunge aesthetic literally brings me so much comfort, just really reminded me of my middle school days AND i still have a playlist with all of the tumblr songs like ...

Addison Rae is posting pictures from an iPhone 4 and Kylie Jenner has pastel pink hair. There’s no doubt about it: 2014 Tumblr is back.