Why do fashion trends feel fake the second they go viral?

Why do fashion trends feel fake the second they go viral?

In “Fashion Trend Forecasting Explained with Mandy Lee (oldloserinbrooklyn) | PoK S13E10,” Mandy Lee and the Pair of Kings hosts unpack trend forecasting as cultural reading: why microtrends have shifted from single items to broader aesthetics, why shock tactics no longer work by themselves, how designer debuts are judged through construction, emotion, house codes, and wearability, and how internet commentary, brand access, regional style, and ethical claims shape what fashion feels like now.