Characterised by quaint countryside homes, billowy dresses and freshly baked sourdough, cottagecore has taken the digital world by storm. The pastoral trend has not only gained traction from its ...

Scrolling through cottagecore TikTok is at once calming and strange: There are scenes of lush fruit trees, pressed flowers, and houses with big windows and natural light. It’s aesthetically pleasing.

It’s the birthright of every generation to rebel against its forebears. So how can young people today define themselves as different from their phone-obsessed, digital-native parents? By donning ...