Former scene kids know one thing to be true ... scene is not just an aesthetic. Like the mid to late '00s, scene culture in 2020 is built on a strong sense of community and shared interests ...

But, as with any teen aesthetic, we wanted to believe we were ... That's probably why scene kids were often — and incorrectly — referred to as "colorful emos" by those not on the scene.

Essentially, this aesthetic revolves around dressing like a kid—including all the fun colors ... that was inspired by the burgeoning music scene coming out of the Pacific Northwest.