Introduction to Indie Sleaze Nostalgia Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is chasing a vibe they never fully experienced—a gritty, carefree aesthetic from the late 2000s and early 2010s called “indie sleaze.” Think smudged eyeliner, skinny jeans, and grainy photos snapped at sweaty club nights. This nostalgia, oddly enough,…