There was a lot going on in the 90s: denim, flannel, platforms and much more. They’re all back : That’s why we’ve put together a list of the biggest trends of the nineties for you.
Denim over all!
More denim was not possible! Whether as denim shorts, dungarees, mom jeans or an oversized boyfriend jacket, nothing would work without the cotton fabric. Too much denim? Not possible! Today we’re also combining jeans pieces as much as we can!
However, the individual pieces also have a private appearance. They are now back in our wardrobes in the form of shorts, mom jeans and boyfriend jackets. In the 90s, the young Drew Barrymore was particularly keen on these pieces. A pair of jeans was rarely missing! Denim is still one of the most popular fabrics today. So you can’t go wrong with jeans!
Sporty Beast
Things got sporty in the 90s! The cool kids wore white sneakers and socks that reached up to their shins. Will Smith, 2Pac and TLC are just some of the names that have followed the trend. There is even a royal name on the list of wearers: Princess Diana. She also roamed the streets in white sneakers, socks and bike shorts: a true fashion icon.
Tracksuits were an absolute hit in the hip-hop and rap scene! Alongside rappers such as Snoop Dogg and the band Run-D.M.C, Sporty Spice also liked to wear the sporty look. Just the right outfit for her famous flickflacks! Today, sports suits are also worn outside. Jogging bottoms are no longer just comfortable, they can also be stylish. The cool look is rounded off with snapbacks.
Accessories such as bandanas, fanny packs and the fattest possible down jacket were must-haves in the 90s. Bandanas could be used as hair accessories or as an entire item of clothing. J.Lo, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé were proud wearers of the scarf – each with their own unique way of tying it.
Fanny packs have reappeared on the fashion scene in recent years. Either with a sporty look, elegant or combined with a cool outfit. They are simply all-rounders!
Punk Scene
Now it’s getting loud: Green Day is blaring deafeningly on the radio, and we’re shouting the lyrics of
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Basket Case
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! With colored hair, ripped jeans and leather jackets, Green Day rocked the music scene back then. It’s no different today: The punk look is still popular among fashion enthusiasts. The edgy outfit is rounded off with black boots.
Grunge Scene
Kurt Cobain, a legend who left far too soon. But with his unmistakable look, he still inspires us today. Oversized cardigans, flannel shirts and worn-out sneakers were his trademark. Comfortable and stylish – just the way we love it!
It-Girl
Spaghetti straps were all the rage in the 90s! Whether as a top, dress or in combination, they were everywhere. In addition to Jennifer Aniston and Kate Moss, many other starlets wore the versatile garment. A white top transforms this elegant piece into an everyday outfit. That’s why we still love slip dresses today! And if it gets too chilly, a knitted cardigan is the perfect choice.
The accessories were usually small handbags that were worn over the shoulder. Platform shoes and the well-known animal print were also particularly popular. These two accessories celebrated their breakthrough with the Spice Girls. Everyone wanted to be like the five fashion icons from Great Britain. Whether Baby, Ginger, Scary, Sporty or Ginger Spice: Plateau was a must!
Cool Girl
Oversize is the motto here! Baggy pants were an integral part of the 90s. Pioneer: the R’n’B band
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TLC
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. Combined with crop tops, the wide-leg pants create a look that is still pretty trendy today. Another piece that will never die out: the bucket hat. We now see it in many colors and variations on numerous heads.
