Made By Humans

GenZ goes analog to combat AI slop.

by Katherine Schlueter ★ March 25th, 2026

Photo credit: Kathrine Schluter

As thrifting thrives in response to fast fashion, arts and crafts are going through a resurgence as people seek the unique and tangible amidst endless artificial creativity. 

For a generation born alongside the computer age, young people are ironically obsessed with all things analog. Many a vintage shoulder bag is not considered complete without: 

• Digital camera

• Wired headphones

• Polaroids

• Crochet 

• Embroidery 

• Bedazzling

• Paper books

• Even flip phones

There is a desperate desire to connect with something tangible. AI is fun to play with and all, but it is exhausting to not know if what you’re looking at is real . 

Edited by: Kalia Hu