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The new recession omens: Gen Z say sad beige clothes and empty clubs are signs that the economy is about to crash


Published on 2025-03-31 15:04:38 - Fortune
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  • Gen Z and young millennials warn "District 12"-style clothing is a sign of tough times ahead, as recession looms at 40% probability.

The article from MSN discusses how Generation Z perceives economic downturns through cultural and social indicators rather than traditional economic metrics. According to the piece, Gen Z sees signs of an impending recession in the popularity of "sad beige" clothing, which reflects a minimalist and perhaps a more austere lifestyle, and in the emptiness of nightclubs, suggesting a decrease in discretionary spending. This generation, having come of age during the 2008 financial crisis and the economic impacts of the global health crisis, is particularly attuned to these subtle shifts in consumer behavior and cultural trends as harbingers of economic trouble. The article also touches on how these young adults are more likely to trust their lived experiences and the vibes they pick up from their environment over conventional economic forecasts.

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