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.
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| 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.
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| 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?
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