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2014 Rewind

Diving into the trends 10 years ago and showing the differences to today
2014 Rewind
Movies
Movies

Then: In 2014, “Zapped,” “Big Hero 6,” “Pants on Fire,” and “The Giver” were among the popular movies produced.

Now: In 2024, plans for “Snow White” show a release date of 2025, but we can look forward to “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool 3” making their debut soon.

TV Shows
TV Shows

Then: If you haven’t seen “How to Get Away with Murder” yet, you’re behind. The thriller began in 2014 alongside “Girl Meets World” and “Wicked Tuna.”

Now: In 2024, “Fool Me Once” and “Saltburn” are being binged, while we’re looking forward to new seasons of “Young Sheldon,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Bridgerton.”

Clothing
Clothing

Then: In 2014, women’s clothing 90’s inspired. It was all about frayed denim, faux fur, and overalls and men’s clothing focused on athletic uniforms and normcore looks.

Now: In 2024, women have just started to ditch their “clean girl era” and are working toward the “mob wife aesthetic.” Men are more into athleisure and bold colors.

Songs
Songs

Then: In 2014, the year ended with the most popular song, “Blank Space” by Taylor Swift. “Blank Space” was alongside “Take Me to Church” by Hozier, “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson, and “Lips Are Movin” by Meghan Trainor.

Now: This week, the #1 Billboard song is “Hiss” by Megan Thee Stallion. Following closely behind is “Lovin On Me” by Jack Harlow and “Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swift.

Makeup
Makeup

Then: In 2014, purple makeup, bright orange lips, graphic eyeliner, golden glow, aquatic eyes, false lashes on the top and the bottom, schoolboy brows, barefaced beauty, and white liner were all makeup looks you might see.

Now: Today, cherry cola lips, espresso makeup, office siren makeup, black lips, blue eyeshadow, minimal blush, soft matte skin, laminated brows, frosted eyes, and highlighted skin are all looks that are making their debuts this year.

Hairstyles
Hairstyles

Then: In 2014, the lob took over. Otherwise known as the long bob, the look showcased on the head of every celebrity from Emma Stone to Taylor Swift.

Now: Expected to make an appearance this year are textured layers, short and wild shag, blunt collarbone cuts, softly curved bobs, wispy bangs, and just all-around bobs, bobs, bobs. Be ready to see a lot of bobs this year, because they will definitely show up.

Challenges
Challenges

Then: In 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge was all over. Everyone was dumping buckets of ice water on their heads to get views.

Now: Nowadays, there are way more challenges because of TikTok. Currently, wives are asking their husbands for an orange and seeing if they’ll peel it for them without asking. Wives are also squirting ketchup on the counter and asking their husbands how they would clean it up. The challenges/trends these days are a little less physical than in 2024.

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About the Contributor
Delaney Platt
Delaney Platt, Editor-in-Chief
Delaney Platt is a senior at Dowling Catholic High School. She is involved in Student Ambassadors, National Honors Society, Students for Life, Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, and Ut Fidem. In her spare time, Delaney loves reading, binge-watching Netflix, and hanging out with her friends. She joined News Media to share the stories of Dowling Catholic and she is excited for her last year on staff as co-editor-in-chief with Ella Johnson.