Why bolero trend seen in Emily in Paris should not be shrugged off

Reimagined Y2K-era micro-jacket is ideal for erratic weather and Olivia Rodrigo to Bella Hadid are early adopters

Emily in Paris, the hit Netflix show that follows the American expat Emily Cooper as she navigates the French capital, is known for outraging Parisians with its cliches about berets, their rudeness and fondness for long lunches. However, it was millennials this week who were left horrified after the release of a trailer for its highly anticipated fourth season. In the sneak peek, its protagonist, Emily, is seen wearing a bright pink bolero, reminiscent of the tiny shrugs that dominated wardrobes circa 2000.

“Been there, done that, no need to revisit,” reads one comment on social media. “Hideous,” reads another. One user simply wrote “NO”.