Anyone who is familiar with the culture of the 90’s can’t forget the big chains worn by rappers, baggy jeans made famous by Allayiah, and the oversize t-shirts that were worn by all the characters on Beverly Hills 90210. When strolling through the halls of Great Crossing, it’s clear to see that these styles popular with faculty that lived through the 90s have been embraced by students.
During spirit week at Great Crossing High School we embraced the fashion of the 90’s by having a day dedicated to it. I noticed a lot of people wearing bandaids on their cheeks. This was inspired by another very famous songwriter/artist who is known as Nelly. If you know of Nelly, you might remember him wearing the bandaid on his face in his music video for Dilemma ft. Kelley Rowland. I think that people made this really popular because it makes you feel more confident when someone famous wears the same thing that you do.
Micheal Jordan was in the debut of his basketball career when he decided to come out with his own brand of shoes. Many teenage athletes have been inspired by Jordan to wear his shoes. The first Jordan shoe introduced to the 90’s fashion was the Nike Air Jordan 1’s. When everyone saw their favorite basketball player wearing these fly shoes, they wanted a pair of their own. Assistant principal Jamie Haywood said, “I had Jordans but only for basketball. My parents didn’t have a lot, so Jordans were my prized possession.”
In addition to being a 90’s staple, the shoe is very lightweight and also very fashionable. Sophom*ore Jakobe Ray said, “They may be old school, but they’re still very fashionable and they have many different styles and colors of jordans that can match almost any outfit that you have.”
Baggy jeans became popular in the 90’s due to popular celebrities Aaliyah Haughton, Wu-Tang Clan, TLC, and Eazy E rocking them. They were a way for the hip hop industry to rebell and wear the uncoventionally sized fit just because. I started wearing baggy jeans when I saw Aaliyah’s famous music video for “Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number” where her style really caught my eye. When I wear baggy jeans I feel really comfortable and stylish. I appreciate the fact that the baggy hip style hides my figure and allows people to focus more on my outfit.
Tupac is who inspired me to get my nose pierced. Nowadays it’s not uncommon for males to have nose piercings but back in the 90’s it was, this is why I really liked the piercing because I love Tupac and everything that he stood for. When I first listened to a 2pac song I enjoyed it so much I wanted to learn all of them word for word. The infamous Tupac Shakur inspired me alot. I loved his music, the movies he was in, and his style. Junior Jakeece Patterson said, “I really like having piercings, especially my nose, because even if I wake up one day and hate how I look I feel like my nose ring makes me more confident.”
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Think: spaghetti straps and bucket hats along with knee socks and cat-eye sunglasses. All of these iconic looks are majorly resurfacing, proving how the decade revolutionized the fashion industry and continues to inspire us.
What was the fashion back in the 90s? ›
Slip dresses, bomber jackets, scrunchies and plaid flannel shirts were all the rage during the '90s — and many of these fashion trends are working their way back into vogue (although some of these pieces may have never left your closet).
Is 90s style coming back in 2024? ›
The 90s Minimalism
The 90s introduced us to the minimalism style while in 2024 this stylish simplicity is about to take off again. People in this trend prefer lines to be simple, monochromatic colours, and they rather have fewer pieces that are of high quality as compared to numerous things that are of low quality.
Why does Gen Z dress like the 90s? ›
Emma Baker, a fashion historian, elaborates on this sentiment: "The '90s evoke a sense of pre-digital innocence that is particularly appealing to Gen Z. It was a time when people were not constantly connected, and personal style was less about online validation and more about individual expression."
What should I wear to a 90s party? ›
What to Wear to a '90s Party
- Denim Everything. When it comes to what to wear to a '90s party, denim is the go-to choice. ...
- Plaid and Grunge. ...
- Neon Brights. ...
- Athletic Wear. ...
- Pop Culture Icons. ...
- Animal Print Fun. ...
- Graphic Tee and Hip-Hop Style Baggy Jeans.
For much of the 1990s, particularly the middle years, teenage boys and girls bought and wore very simple clothes, such as shortalls, flannel shirts, athletic shorts, dress shorts short or bermuda length, track suits, high-waisted ankle length jeans and pants, plain or pleated, leggings, bike shorts, stretch pants and ...
What was big in the 90's? ›
The 1990s were also marked by a number of influential cultural events. The sitcom Friends debuted, while a landmark “show about nothing” ended. A little movie called Titanic packed theaters, becoming the first film to earn $1 billion at the box office. And when it came to music, grunge and hip-hop made a lot of noise.
Why 90s fashion is baggy? ›
With breakdancing forming one of the five pillars of Hip-Hop, together with MC'ing, rappers from all around the globe were quick to embrace the trend of “baggies”, eventually cementing them as a cornerstone trait of '90s fashion.
What is everyone wearing in 2024? ›
Wave goodbye to Barbie pink; the hottest colour for 2024 (and our favourite colour, naturally) is vibrant red. Go bold and wear top-to-toe, or just as a surprising flash of brightness with an accessorising bag or shoes. It's the perfect pairing with rich cocoa and soft cream tones.
What decade is coming back in fashion? ›
Style Notes: While Y2K might have been the leading inspiration for the past few years, we're seeing the Eighties making a fashion comeback in 2024, particularly when it comes to evening wear. Think voluminous silhouettes, high-octane metallics and dresses that embrace the joy of dressing up.
The 80s, 90s, and early 2000s are now the retro decades. For millennials, this constitutes anything from their childhood and early teen years.
Why is 90s style coming back? ›
Gen-Z's obsession with the decades before digital has revitalized 90s fashion. For the nostalgia-infused, younger generation discovering the household brands of yore has the potential to revive an aging brand straight into the 21st century.
Does Gen Z wear bras? ›
As a result, wearing a bra is no longer as natural as it was in the early 2000s: many Gen-Zers now even do without one altogether.
Why do Gen Z wear baggy clothes? ›
Baggier jeans and looser-fitting pants ultimately emerged as a happy medium between the athleisure worn throughout multiple lockdowns and the constricting skinny jeans of the previous decade. The silhouettes could be sleek and comfortable without compromising one for the other.
What is the trend in we done with the 90s? ›
'We done with the 90s' is trending on NBA Twitter: 'Michael Jordan had no left' It started on TikTok and it's now an open revolt online that's setting NBA discourse on fire with younger fans claiming they've been deceived about basketball in the 90s.
What will the 90s be remembered for? ›
The internet went mainstream, grunge and pop dominated music charts, and the president had an affair. And that's just a tiny fraction of what went down. Even if you lived through it, it's easy to forget all of the things that made the '90s truly unique.
What decade is in style right now? ›
With '90s luminaries like Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy clearly on the mood board, simple (yet glamorous) outfits are all the rage right now.
