Is 2026 the new 2016? Can sincerity make a come back? And what this means for cult brands.

Your Woo Woo Best Friend by Andi Alleman

Jan 17, 202617:25Religion & Spirituality

Everyone keeps saying "2026 is the new 2016" like it's just another aesthetic cycle. Hand-drawn typography, messy collages, analog hobbies making a comeback. But this isn't nostalgia for nostalgia's sake. In this solo ep...

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