Turns out, Gen Z’s latest trend isn’t about vintage jeans or claw clips: it’s wired headphones . The 2025 revival of Apple’s classic $17 EarPods proves that what’s old is new again.

With their clean white cords and nostalgic minimalist design , these throwback essentials are suddenly the hottest accessory of the year .

There’s a reason everyone’s plugging back in. Wireless headphones might be sleek, but they come with drama: dropped connections, dead batteries, and endless pairing struggles. Wired ones? They just work. It’s simple, fuss-free, and effortlessly cool in that “I don’t try too hard” kind of way.

So, if you’ve been craving a hit of Y2K nostalgia — or just want to stop panicking every time your earbuds die mid-scroll — the $17 Apple EarPods are calling your name.

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