Blokecore is a fashion trend that draws inspiration from British football culture, specifically featuring retro club uniforms from the 1980s and 1990s. The term "bloke," a British slang term for a man, similar to "bro" or "dude," was incorporated into the trend's name.

The term was coined by American TikToker Brandon Huntley in late 2021. This naming was initially a joke, stemming from Huntley's observation of British football YouTubers frequently using the word "bloke." The aesthetic gained popularity on TikTok in April 2022 after Huntley's initial video, which proclaimed "Hottest trend of 2022: bloke core," went viral.

While Huntley is credited with popularizing the term, the elements of the Blokecore aesthetic are not new. Football fans in the United Kingdom have sported similar ensembles for decades, and the style has periodically appeared in fashion. Blokecore encapsulates elements of British pub culture and a general love for football, merging these with contemporary TikTok trends.

The aesthetics' inspiration extends to various British subcultures, including the Hooligan culture prevalent among football fans in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the Casuals and Ultras subculture. Unlike the Casuals, who often avoided replica kits to maintain a discreet dedication to the game, Blokecore embraces visible team jerseys.

The word "bloke" is a British slang to refer to a man that is closely related to someone or a friend, similar to the American equivalent of "bro" and "dude". The term "Bloke Core" was coined in late 2021 by the American TikToker Brandon Huntley as a joke, after realizing that many British football youtubers use the word "bloke". The aesthetic became viral on TikTok in April 2022 after the popularity of his first video showing it and stating: "Hottest trend of 2022: bloke core".

Blokecore is inspired by the Hooligan culture, that was popular among football fans in the United Kingdom during the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the Grime music scene and the Casuals subculture. It can also be related to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, that was going to happen in Qatar on that same year.

The aesthetic aims to give a sense of passion for the football club, identity, self-esteem, beauty, and to claim a style that has been historically unappreciated. And because of that, the trend has been criticized for trying to gentrify the British working class by utilizing its symbols and styles on a superficial level.