|| Return of the 90's? ||

Fashion in the 90’s was known as ‘Anti Fashion’ stemming from the alternative rock sub-genre of music being released and played at the time, hence the ‘grunge’ term. The ‘grunge’ look consisted mainly of lots of denim and leather, messy-hair, heavy or no make-up, heavy jewellery, hats and big shoes/boots, maxi-dresses and skirts, large men’s t-shirts and shirts, flannels and large vintage jumpers.

Girls at the time looked up to the super models reining the cat walk and the fashion industry, models such as; Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, and also from the influence of 90’s shows and films such as Beverly Hill 90210 and Clueless, and also from the music they listened to at the time; Pulp, Nirvana, and Suede. Young girls (and boys) were becoming heavily influenced by the world around them and as the fashion, music, and entertainment industry changed quickly around them. 

Beverley Hills 90210

The 90’s gave women that uniqueness and ‘sex-appeal’ and that came out in, particularly, women’s fashion.

Women of the 90’s had attitude within their clothing and wearing your mood and attitude on your clothing was acceptable and being glamorous and sexy was part of that.

Vogue

Looking around most cities and in most stores, it is clear that the 90’s are having a very heavy influence on the current fashion trends; however it also seems that the 2012/13 take on grunge has a much more glamorous, feminine side to it; it seems as though this fashion decade transition is becoming a clash of styles; grunge yet glamorous, sexy yet sophisticated.

The return of 90’s fashion is even evident on the catwalks. Some are from a couple years back (2010) but some however are from the current shows and catalogues.

Is this going to be a fashion circle? Or is it just a one time flash-back?

Kate Moss and Johnny Depp
in the 90's

Drew Barrymore in the 90's

Our very own 'model of the moment'
Cara Delevigne sporting a grunge inspired look,

Cara Delevigne again.

Proenza Schouler A/W 2010