Six years ago, North Carolina-based content creator, Caitlin Covington, started documenting her cosy autumnal outfits on social media. It was a Clarendon filtered blur of pumpkin-spiced lattes, felt hats and cable-knit sweaters. “Christian Girl Autumn” was born. That was until last month, when she posted an emotional video on TikTok, explaining that she would be taking a step back this season (before revealing she was “just kidding”).

As a vicar’s kid growing up in the Noughties, the whole aesthetic is personally triggering for me – but it may also be a sign that the very 2020s strain of “core”-coded dressing is losing its momentum. Goblins, tomato girls, mob wives – you had your moment, but may I suggest that we return to making fashion choices based on genuine personal preference?

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