FYI, It’s Time to Start Dressing Happy

Fashion is many things, but right now, it’s a way to make you feel better. The latest trend? Literally just pieces that make you smile. Think: tulle tops, rainbow knits, beaded necklaces, and squishy shorts (you’ll see what I mean later). Not sure if you’re on board? See Travis Barker protégé jxdn model the mood-boosting capsule collection we all deserve, then get back to me.

But first, a little more about jxdn:

You know him as jxdn, but Jaden Hossler, the 21-year-old behind the stage name, was the first artist signed to Travis Barker’s DTARecords in 2020 after breaking out on TikTok the year before. His debut album was a huge hit (we’re talking literal millions of streams).

In the wake of his friend and fellow content creator Cooper Noriega’s death earlier this year, Jaden channeled his grief and energy into a new EP, 28 (Songs for Cooper). He found catharsis writing lyrics like, “Why’d you go so soon?…I would have followed but you know that I couldn’t.”

Honoring his friend helped him find peace, Jaden says. “I felt there was no other way for me to begin to try to process life without him.” Stay tuned: jxdn’s second album is coming soon.

Now, let’s get into dopamine dressing, shall we?

SHEER BLISS

Life is short. Wear the see-through shirt. Lie in a field of long grass. Have this exact photo shoot. You will not regret it.

SO SQUISHY

There’s just something about puffy clothing, isn’t there? Go ahead and imagine scrunching these shorts. You’re smiling, aren’t you?

PINTERESTING

Don’t get mad—get plaid. Specifically, plaid vests with matching slacks and a smattering of pins to make it all you.

ONE WORD: PLEATS

More words: Pink. Sweater vests. Smiley faces. Chonky rainbow sandals!

PATTERNED TURTLENECKS ONLY

Those gray work trousers in your closet are practically begging for a tonal turtle. But don’t just take my word for it—let jxdn influence you!

WEAR THE RAINBOW

Nothing taps into happy quite like a ROYGBIV moment…except maybe a shirtless tattooed guy holding a flower…?

UP, UP, AND CROCHET

Granny squares give off warm-hug energy whether or not your actual granny made them.

Manicure: Ely García using UN/DN LAQR in Cooper’s Color, a nail polish jxdn launched in honor of his late friend Cooper. Twenty percent of net proceeds from the collection’s sales will be donated back to Coop’s Advice Foundation.

Stylist: Cassie Anderson. Creative director: Mallory Roynon. Visual director: Kristin Giametta. Groomer: Melissa DeZarate.

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