First the quarter zip, now a '401(k) mullet' — what Gen Z trends say about the economy
- Posted on February 7, 2026
- By CNBC
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First the quarter zip, now a '401(k) mullet' — what Gen Z trends say about the economy

Through changing hairstyles and attire, Generation Z is trying to portray a more professional look amid today's softening labor market.