

Conscious environmentalism makes them go “ sksksk,” which is what VSCO girls say when they’re excited or happy. VSCO girls (and some boys!) prefer lightweight skincare over full-coverage makeup, retro scrunchies to hair elastics, and reusable Hydro Flask water bottles to disposable Frappuccino cups. If you haven’t heard of this app, ask the nearest teen about it: VSCO has over 1 million subscribers and 75% of them belong to Generation Z. VSCO, pronounced “visco,” comes from the app of the same name that allows users to apply artsy filters to their photos - think Instagram’s vibe before Facebook bought it.

It’s a distinctly 2019 aesthetic all about embracing an unapologetically trendy mode of speech, presentation, and consumerism.

The VSCO girl is Generation Z’s take on the Valley Girl subculture.
#VSCO GIRL MEANING DRIVERS#
Young women have long been drivers of popular culture, and this year’s booming teen subculture is no different: the VSCO girl.
