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[[File:Starr 990110-3204 Cynodon dactylon.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A group of people in January 1999 sporting various mid and late 1990s fashions.]]
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For the majority of the decade, '''1990s fashion''' in Europe, Oceania, Asia, and America was defined by a return to [[minimalism|minimalist fashion]]<ref>[http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG7977307/The-return-to-1990s-minimalist-fashion.html 1990s Minimalism]</ref> contrasted to the more elaborate and flashy trends of the 1980s. One notable shift in the [[western world]] was the mainstream adoption of [[tattoos]],<ref>[http://www.badfads.com/pages/fashion/tattoos.html Bad fads: Tattoos]</ref> [[body piercing]]s aside from [[ear piercing]]<ref>[http://www.englisharticles.info/2011/04/14/body-piercing-and-tattoos/ Body piercings and Tattoos]</ref> and to a lesser extent, other forms of [[body modification]] such as [[Human branding|branding]].
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Contents [hide]
1 Early 1990s
2 Late 1990s
3 Shoes in the 1990s
4 Track and shell suits
5 See also
6 Gallery
7 References
==Early 1990s==
A typicaly dressed croquet match circa 19941980s fashion still dominated until the dawn of Grunge in early 1991, and the neon influence lasted as late as 1994. This included acid wash jeans, spandex tights, tie dye[dubious – discuss], fluorescent colours, and black leather biker jackets[dubious – discuss]. American singer Madonna continued to be a fashion inspiration for girls and young women. One of the most significant events in 1990s fashion was the rise of grunge fashion in 1991.[1] Grunge fashion consisted of both sexes wearing flannel shirts and other typical outdoor clothing, often bought in thrift shops. The general appearance was unkempt and androgynous[dubious – discuss]. The rise of grunge fashion coincided with the rise to mainstream popularity of grunge music from Seattle. Popular colors in grunge fashion included white, black, red, forest green, indigo, and brown.


In the early 1990s, several late 1980s fashions remained very stylish among both sexes. However, the popularity of [[grunge music|grunge]] and [[alternative rock]] music helped bring the simple, unkempt grunge look into the mainstream by 1994. The anti-conformist approach to fashion led to the popularisation of the [[casual chic]] look; this included [[T-shirt]]s, [[jeans]], [[hoodies]], and [[Athletic shoe|sneakers]], a trend which continued into the 2000s (decade). Additionally, fashion trends throughout the decade recycled styles from previous decades,<ref>''Fashion at the edge: spectacle, modernity and deathliness'', Evans, Caroline [http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=w9Uu3CzAllEC&pg=PA20&dq=1990s+fashion+recycling+past+styles&hl=en&ei=sGPKTtLkMcjEsga26u2oBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&redir_esc=y#v=snippet&q=1990s%20recycle%20historicism&f=false] Yale University Press, 2007, p. 22</ref> notably the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
Retro styles inspired by the 1920s and 1960s were popular at the beginning of the 1990s. 1920s inspired styles included men's vests and clothing for older women. 1960s inspired styles included men's cardigan sweaters and collarless polo shirts for girls and women.


Due to increased availability of the internet<ref>[http://insights.popsugar.com/Globalization-Fashion-Online-Offline-35577694 Popsugar insights]</ref> and satellite television outside of the United States, plus the reduction of import tariffs under [[NAFTA]], fashion became more globalized<ref>[http://fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fashion-clothing-industry/globalization-fashion-industry Globalization of fashion]</ref> and homogeneous in the late 1990s<ref>[http://angelasancartier.net/globalization Globalisation of fashion]</ref> and early 2000s.<ref>[http://publish.illinois.edu/globalcurrents/2015/05/19/global-fashion-a-window-into-globalization/ A window into globalization]</ref><ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=8fkJKdkDRuQC&lpg=RA3-PA2001-IA1&ots=2XXskRRdtH&dq=RA2-PA1987#v=onepage&q&f=false Fashioning globalization]</ref>
Fluorescent or neon clothing, which became popular in the 1980s, remained popular until 1989. As of 1989 it was no longer popular, as it had been replaced by tank tops. Fluorescent clothing was associated with cool, summer themes like surfing and the beach. The five fluorescent colours were blue, green, orange, pink, and yellow. Fluorescent clothing was especially popular with teenage and pre-teen girls, although fluorescent t-shirts and shorts were also popular with boys. Fluorescent clothing included t-shirts, sweatshirts, socks, shoelaces, hair scrunchies, and fanny packs.


==Women's fashion==
Colours such as coral, hot pink and turquoise became popular among girls and young women in 1991. Hypercolour clothing, made of material which changes colours according to temperature, was briefly popular in 1992. The popularity of bright colours declined as the 1990s wore on. Hoop earrings were a popular accessory for girls and women in the first years of the 1990s.


===Early 1990s (1990-92)===
Tight lycra or black leather mini skirts, also known as tube skirts, which first became popular in the mid-1980s, continued to be popular through the early 1990s. These skirts were especially popular in Europe. They were often paired with long blazers, which continued to be worn throughout the decade. Tank tops, often of silk or synthetic silk, were in style. The cinch-belt was a trendy accessory. Mini dresses in Lycra were also worn, and these often featured built-in bra cups. Sequinned and lace cocktail dresses were briefly popular in 1990-1991.
[[File:Paula Abdul (2105865065).jpg|thumb|right|165px|Actress [[Paula Abdul]] wearing semi-transparent black dress, curled hair and smoky eye makeup, 1990.]]
[[File:Napoleon Avenue 1992 BH.jpg|thumb|right|165px|Young woman standing on sidewalk, Uptown New Orleans, 1992.]]


====Supermodels and high fashion====
Inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer's performance as Catwoman in the 1992 film Batman Returns, the catsuit enjoyed popularity. British singer Victoria Beckham would later be seen wearing a black catsuit in several Spice Girls videos. These were usually made of latex, PVC or Spandex, and often worn with high-heeled boots.
* Throughout the 1990s, [[supermodel]]s dominated the fashion industry. The top models of the 1990s were [[Linda Evangelista]], [[Cindy Crawford]], [[Naomi Campbell]], [[Eva Herzigova]], [[Nadja Auermann]], [[Christie Brinkley]], [[Christy Turlington]], [[Kate Moss]], [[Carla Bruni]], [[Tatiana Sorokko]], [[Helena Christensen]], [[Claudia Schiffer]], [[Karen Mulder]], [[Yasmin Le Bon]], [[Nadège du Bospertus|Nadège]], [[Yasmeen Ghauri]], [[Stephanie Seymour]], [[Carolyn Murphy]], [[Amber Valletta]], [[Shalom Harlow]], and [[Tyra Banks]]. Photographer Lindbergh loved photographing Evangelista, because he considered her to be both contemporary and elegant.{{Citation needed|date=September 2015}}
* Kate Moss, who often modeled for [[Calvin Klein]], sparked controversy with her very thin, waif-like figure. Due to Kate’s extremely skinny [[heroin chic]] frame, many criticized her for allegedly promoting [[eating disorder]]s in her shots. Reportedly, posters of Kate Moss were often defaced with graffiti that read “feed me”.<ref>{{cite book|last=Steele|first=Valerie|title=Fifty years of fashion : new look to now|date=1997|publisher=Yale University Press|location=New Haven|isbn=0-300-07132-9|edition=2. pr.}}</ref>


====Neon colors====
* The early 1990s saw a continuation of late 1980s fashion, including bold, geometric print clothing in [[electric blue (color)|electric blue]], orange, fluorescent pink, purple, turquoise<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=HPyIoreJ1jIC&lpg=PA95&dq=1990s%20neon%20clothing&pg=PA95#v=onepage&q&f=false Pink and Blue]</ref> and acid green,<ref>[http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/fitness-programs-article/2828/ACEFit-workout-advice-and-exercise-tips/ Fitness fads]</ref> popularized by dance rappers like [[Lisa Lopes]]<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=A-fKAgAAQBAJ&lpg=PA397&dq=1990s%20neon%20clothing&pg=PA397#v=onepage&q=1990s%20neon%20clothing&f=false Marketing]</ref> of [[TLC (group)|TLC]]. In the US, South Africa,<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=pdoMBQAAQBAJ&lpg=PA198&ots=mRYNUlVRDh&dq=1990s%20geometric%20pattern%20clothing&pg=PA198#v=onepage&q&f=false African fashion]</ref> and Japan, typical patterns included triangles, [[zigzag]] lightning bolts, diamonds, lozenges, rectangles, overlapping freeform shapes, simulated explosions inspired by comic books or [[pop art]], intricate grids,<ref>[http://www.kci.or.jp/archives/digital_archives/detail_286_e.html 1990s collection]</ref> and clusters of thin parallel lines in contrasting colors, such as white, black and yellow on a cyan background. Many women wore denim button down [[Western shirt]]s, colored [[jeans]] in medium and dark green, red, and purple colors, metallic [[spandex]] leggings, halterneck [[crop top]]s, [[drainpipe jeans]], colored tights, bike shorts, black [[leather jacket]]s with shoulder pads, baby doll dresses with bike shorts or capri leggings underneath, and skater dresses. Bright neon colored tops and [[leg warmers]] were popular, together with leopard print skirts<ref>[http://www.fashionbeans.com/2012/trending-era-the-90s/ Fashion Beans]</ref> and black or white shirts, leggings and jackets printed with abstract red, blue, yellow and green geometric patterns. In America, popular accessories included [[court shoes]], [[cowboy boot]]s, [[headscarves]], [[slouch socks]], [[Keds]], ballet flats, and [[penny loafers]] or [[boat shoes]] associated with the [[preppy]] look.
Sports clothing enjoyed increased popularity as casual wear among teenagers in the early 1990s. Track suits with a loose nylon outer shell became popular, and replaced the older style of velour track suits. Baseball and Basketball team jerseys were both popular at various times through the early 1990s. Basketball jerseys were often worn with basketball shorts. Both Sneaker with a built in air pump and high top basketball shoes, especially Nike Air Jordans became popular in the early 1990s. Sports team jackets, such as Starter Jackets, were highly sought after items among many boys. Much of the sports clothing was associated with hip hop music. Soccer shorts were popular to be worn by teenagers too in the late 1980s through the mid 1990s. During the mid 1990s tracksuit trousers were worn in new variations of the '60s versions, namely parachute pants and jogging bottoms.


====Leggings and exercise-wear====
Continuing from the 1980s leggings remained popular up until 1996. They were usually worn with oversized sweaters and sweatshirts in the cooler months and with oversized tee shirts in the warmers months. It was also popular to wear slouch socks and Keds with leggings. Plaid skirts with leggings were also worn with Keds and slouch socks or with flats or Boat shoes as part of the preppy look. Also bike shorts were popular under baby doll dresses and short dresses with Keds and no socks or Keds with slouch socks. Many girls in every Grade K through 12 for gym class would wear black leggings with white slouch socks, athletic sneakers or Keds and oversized tee shirts. Many women also wore this style as exercise wear. Many college girls wore the leggings and slouch socks with Keds and the dresses with bike shorts to classes and around campus. It was also not uncommon to see Moms dressed right along with their daughters in the slouch socks worn over leggings or sweatpants, oversized shirt or sweater and Keds. A popular cheerleader outfit of this time consisted of the skirt with slouch socks and Keds look and with leggings in colder weather.
* From 1990 onwards, [[sports bra]]s, [[hoodie]]s and [[Leotards]] worn as tops with jeans were popular with young girls, teens, college girls, and young women in the UK, Europe and America. A common outfit was to wear a skirt, dress shorts, [[babydoll]] or [[minidress]] with black opaque [[tights]], white [[athletic sock]]s, and white [[Keds]] athletic [[sneaker (footwear)|sneaker]]s. It was not uncommon to see mothers dressed right along with their daughters in white [[slouch socks]] worn over black [[leggings]] or sweatpants (especially heather grey color), oversized T-shirt or sweater, and [[Keds]], [[Converse (shoe company)|Converse]] All Stars, or unisex aerobic, basketball or running shoes like [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] Air or gold [[Reebok]] hi-tops.<ref>[http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/fitness-programs-article/2828/ACEFit-workout-advice-and-exercise-tips/ Fitness Fads (with original photos) - Accessed 13 September 2015]</ref> Leggings and slouch socks with oversized tops and casual sneakers especially [[Keds]] continued to be worn as lounge wear and everyday comfortable and fashionable casual wear until the late 1990s.


===Mid-1990s (1993-96)===
Opaque tights were very popular in the late 80's through 1996. A common outfit was to wear a skirt or baby doll dress or short dress with black opaque tights, white slouch socks and white Keds. Others colours of opaque tights such as all shades of blue from sky blue to navy and purple were hot with all females from kids and teens to adults. Opaque tights were also popular worn under dress shorts. Dress shorts were like regular shorts except they were dressier and could be worn in the winter with the tights.


====Grunge====
Another casual outfit was a top and skirt combo. Where the top and skirt matched each other. Most were made of a cotton blend. Some had a thick line at the bottom of the top where the skirt and top met.
* In mid 1992, grunge fashion broke into the mainstream for both sexes. For younger American, Australian and Latina women, grunge fashion consisted of flannel shirts, ripped jeans, [[mom jeans]], [[Doc Martens]], combat boots, band [[T-shirt]]s, oversized knit [[sweater]]s, long and droopy skirts, ripped tights, [[Birkenstocks]], hiking boots,<ref name="1990sTrends">{{cite web|url=http://www.retrowaste.com/1990s/fashion-in-the-1990s/ |title=Fashion in the 1990s |accessdate=9 May 2014}}</ref><ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-60512081.html Highbeam.com]</ref><ref>[http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/smgpubs/access/60187503.html?dids=60187503:60187503&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+25%2C+1998&author=John+Davidson&pub=The+Herald&desc=gypsy+rose&pqatl=google Gypsy Rose]</ref> and eco-friendly clothing made from recycled textiles or [[fair trade]] organic cotton.<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=CqnIAwAAQBAJ&lpg=PA154&dq=1990s%20neon%20clothing&pg=PA154#v=onepage&q&f=false Sustainable textiles]</ref> A prominent example of the popularity of grunge fashion is the teen drama television series "[[My So Called Life]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1998/may/31/entertainment/ca-54992 |title= The Rise and Fall of Grunge |accessdate=March 17, 2015}}</ref> Grunge fashion peaked in late 1993 and early 1994.<ref name="1990sTrends"/><ref name="1994InReview">{{cite web|url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/171387/Fashion-and-Dress-Year-In-Review-1994 |title=Fashion and Dress: Year In Review 1994 |accessdate=March 17, 2015}}</ref><ref name="HitsNMisses94">{{cite web|url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1994-12-30/lifestyle/9412280708_1_short-skirts-dresses-and-skirts-slip-dresses |title=1994 Fashion Hits & Misses |accessdate=March 17, 2015}}</ref>


====Glamour wear====
Jean Jackets were popular to wear with short or baby doll dresses.
[[File:Jane Leeves (1995).jpg|thumb|right|215px|[[Slip dress]]es first became widely worn in the mid-90s, as part of the [[underwear-as-outerwear]] trend. ([[Jane Leeves]], 1995)]]


* In 1994, grunge clothing rapidly declined as fashion became more feminine and form-fitting. Young women in the UK and America wore tailored skirt and trouser suits, [[miniskirt|short skirts and dresses]], baby doll dresses, animal prints, [[hot pants]],<ref name="1995FashionReview">[http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/171386/Fashions-Year-In-Review-1995 Fashions: Year In Review 1995 (accessed 9 May 2014)]</ref> [[skinny jeans|slim pants]], bright colors (even in colder months), [[maxi dress|long]] and [[miniskirt|short skirts]], and high heels.<ref name="1995FashionTrends">{{cite web|url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1995-12-28/features/1995362131_1_fashion-houses-dressing-martha-stewart |title=Shopping the Trends: Fashion: Another look at 1995, a year that threw the kitchen sink at the trend watchers. |accessdate=9 May 2014}}</ref> High-shine fabrics, such as [[satin]], [[metallic color|metallics]], [[sequin]]s, [[microfiber]], [[vinyl]], and [[silk]] became very prominent on both [[clubwear]] and [[work wear]].<ref name="1990sTrends" /><ref name="1994InReview" /><ref name="HitsNMisses94" /> The most common look among young women that year was the short black [[slip dress]] worn over a tight, undersized white T-shirt.<ref name="1994InReview" /> Loungewear generally consisted of black [[Lycra]] [[leggings]],<ref name="1996FashionReview">{{cite web|url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/171385/Fashions-Year-In-Review-1996 |title=Fashions: Year In Review 1996 |accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref> large [[T-shirt]]s, oversized [[sweatshirt]]s, and baggy [[sweater]]s while at home or relaxing during the weekends.<ref name="1990sTrends" />
Rolled jeans showing off your slouch socks and rolled shorts and rolled tab shorts were popular.
* A very popular look among young women and girls from 1994-95<ref name="HitsNMisses94" /> was the "sexy school girl" look. This trend consisted of [[tartan]] [[miniskirt|minikilts]], undersized sweaters, short slip dresses, [[crop top|baby doll tees]], [[knee highs]], [[hold-ups|thigh highs]], miniature backpacks, [[overalls]], [[tights]], [[pantyhose]], and chunky shoes.<ref name="HitsNMisses94" /><ref name="Mid90sBackToSchool">{{cite web|url=http://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/the-11-most-essential-mid-90s-back-to-school-teen-girls-fash#.iuvvxN9Ez |title=The 11 Most Essential Mid ’90s Back-To-School Teen Girls Fashion |accessdate=March 17, 2015}}</ref> The sexy school girl look was prominently portrayed in films with female leads such as [[Clueless (film)|Clueless]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suggest.com/movies/522/14-movies-that-defined-1990s-fashion#slide/1/0 |title=Clueless |accessdate=17 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefashionspot.com/style-trends/101950-cher-from-clueless-90s-style-icon/ |title=Cher from Clueless:90's Style Icon |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> [[Empire Records]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gurl.com/2013/09/30/favorite-style-iconic-outfits-from-90s-movies/#1 |title=Corey In Empire Records |accessdate=March 17, 2015}}</ref> and [[The Craft (film)|The Craft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gurl.com/2013/09/30/favorite-style-iconic-outfits-from-90s-movies/#5 |title=The Ladies From The Craft |accessdate=March 17, 2015}}</ref>
* Among women over 30, 1950s ladylike fashions made a comeback in the United States. This included [[pencil skirt]]s, [[cardigan (sweater)|cardigan]]s, [[girdle]]s, [[petticoat]]s, satin or lace [[Wonderbra]] lingerie, and fitted suits.<ref name="90sAmerica50sFantasy">{{cite web|url=http://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/mar/02/90s-america-trying-so-hard-to-recreate-its/ |title=‘90s America Trying So Hard To Recreate Its Fantasy Of The ‘50s From TV To Fashion, Nation Embracing Ideas It Perceives As Representing A Simpler Time, Trend Watchers Say |accessdate=26 May 2014}}</ref> Popular accessories that went hand-in-hand with this revival included [[brooch]]es, white gloves, sheer [[stocking]]s, [[diamond]]s, sequins, and red lipstick.<ref name="90sAmerica50sFantasy" /> For more casual occasions, women opted for lean [[capri pants]],<ref name="1995FashionTrends" /> [[polka dot]] blouses, belted [[trench coat]]s, 1940s style sandals, white canvas shoes, and [[leather jacket]]s.<ref name="1995FashionReview" />
* Popular shoes and accessories during the mid-1990s in Europe and North America included [[Loafer]]s, [[Mary Janes]],<ref name="HitsNMisses94" /> [[suede]] sneakers,<ref name="1994InReview" /> [[mule (shoe)|mules]], [[clog]]s,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstein/the-22-ugliest-examples-of-90s-footwear-to-ever-meet-your-ey#.sqvPmd1Jw |title=The 22 Ugliest Examples Of ’90s Footwear To Ever Meet Your Eyes |accessdate=March 17, 2015}}</ref> [[knee high boots]],<ref name="1996FashionReview" /> [[jelly shoe]]s, [[Go-go boot]]s,<ref name="1995FashionReview" /><ref name="Mid90sBackToSchool" /> black [[court shoe]]s, casual sneakers like [[Keds]], silver jewelry, dainty earrings and necklaces,<ref name="HitsNMisses94" /> [[conch shell]] necklaces, [[beret]]s, [[straw hat]]s, floppy hats, gold jewelry, and hipster belts.<ref name="1995FashionReview" /> [[Navel piercings]] had started to gain popularity around this time.


====Work wear====
From the late 1980s through the late 1990s shortalls, a version of overalls in which the legs of the garment resemble those of shorts, were popular.
*For much of the early and mid 1990s, [[power dressing]] was the norm for women in the workplace:<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/1992-06-05/news/vw-646_1_dress-code/2 Dress codes of LA, 1992]</ref> navy blue, grey or pastel colored skirt suits with [[shoulder pad]]s,<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/2815859.stm Dressing for success]</ref> [[pussy bow]] blouses, silk scarves, pointed shoes, stretchy [[miniskirt]]s,<ref>[http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-14_u-189_t-510_c-1893/fashion-in-the-1990s/nsw/fashion-in-the-1990s/australia-s-social-and-cultural-history-in-the-post-war-period/social-and-cultural-features-of-the-1990s 1990s Fashion in Australia]</ref> [[polka dot]] blouses, and brightly colored short dresses worn a with dark [[brocade]] blazer, [[bare legs]] and metallic open toed shoes. Other [[1980s fashion]]s such as chunky jewelery, [[hoop earrings]], smoky eye make-up, hairspray, [[Alice band]]s,<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2015/apr/15/the-hillary-clinton-look-power-hair-pantsuits-and-practicality Hillary Clinton look]</ref> and brightly painted nails remained common. Shorts suits were also very popular. They consisted of a regular suit top and jacket and dress shorts with tights underneath worn with [[ballet flats]].
*By 1996, professional women in Britain, Australia and America wore more relaxed styles and muted colors,<ref>[http://www.fcs.uga.edu/tmi/historic-clothing-and-textile-collection-the-collection-1990s University of Georgia]</ref> such as black floral print dresses, plain [[kaftan]] style blouses, [[Mary Jane (shoe)|Mary Janes]], maxi skirts, boots, smart jeans, big floppy hats, [[culottes]], and chunky [[platform shoes]]. [[Trouser suit]]s began to replace skirts,<ref>[http://excelle.monster.com/news/articles/5278-womens-work-wardrobes-through-the-decades?print=true Work wardrobes through the decades]</ref> and nude tights and black [[pantyhose]] made a comeback.<ref>[http://fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/clothing-types-styles/casual-business-dress Business casual]</ref>


===Late 1990s (1997-99)===
Leotards body suits and body shirts also became popular in the late 80's through to 1997 and 1998. They were worn as tops with jeans and skirts.


====Asian influences====
Styles inspired by the late 1960s and early 1970s became popular in 1993. These included bell-bottom jeans for teenagers and young adults, and crochet vests for girls and young women. These were often worn with other grunge-inspired fashions.
[[File:India (Bengal), woman's costume, 1990s - Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum - DSC05303.JPG|thumb|right|Red and cream Indian woman's saree, late 1990s]]
Beginning in 1997 and continuing into the mid 2000s,<ref>[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/features/brand-ambassadors/bollywood-the-fashion-guru/articleshow/2220220.cms Bollywood fashion guru]</ref> Southeast Asian and [[Indian fashion]] began to influence and gain greater recognition from the global media<ref>[http://forbesindia.com/printcontent/41581 Forbes India Manish Arora]</ref> due to the establishment of the [[Fashion Design Council of India]], and the hosting of [[India Fashion Week]] in Delhi.<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=Biu0_e2oHyQC&pg=PA553 Fashion Reader]</ref> Inspired by [[Bollywood cinema]] and a resurgence of interest in [[1970s fashion]], designers in India adapted and repurposed traditional garments like the [[saree]], [[churidar]] and [[kurta]] into the Anarkali [[ballgown]] from the early 1990s onwards. By the late 1990s, [[kurta]] [[tunic]]s were turned into short dresses, and [[Manish Arora]] designed garish Hindu "God printed T shirts"<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/Brunch/Brunch-Stories/Indian-fashion-s-greatest-hits/Article1-1098677.aspx Hindustan Times]</ref> for both locals and global tourists. British, Asian and American designers also incorporated [[ethnic chic]] cloth such as [[khadi]], [[Paisley (design)|paisley]], silk or Indonesian [[Batik]]<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=HwBPL5FpRtAC&lpg=PA21&ots=9d9GVAmSzE&dq=PA21#v=onepage&q&f=false Nation as fashion in new order Indonesia]</ref> into Western inspired clothing patterns such as shirts and blouses featuring traditional embroidery. These clothings were worn not only by the immigrant Bangladeshi, Pakistani and [[Indian diaspora]] in Britain, but also by many non-Indian women.<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=nr2724-bOfMC&pg=PA202 Cultures of Economic Migration]</ref>


====1970s revival====
* Around 1996/97, fashion started to take cues from the [[disco fashion]] of the mid–late 1970s. This included pleather pants,<ref name="90sFashionEra">{{cite web|url=http://www.fashion-era.com/the_1990s.htm |title=The 1990s Fashion History The Mood of the Millennium Part 1 |accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref> halter tops,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/fashion_costume_culture/Modern-World-Part-II-1961-1979/Halter-Tops.html |title=Halter Tops |accessdate=17 September 2014}}</ref> metallic clothing,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suggest.com/movies/522/14-movies-that-defined-1990s-fashion#slide/3/0 |title=Romy and Michele's High School Reunion |accessdate=17 September 2014}}</ref> [[crop top]]s, [[tube top]]s, maxi coats, [[maxi skirt]]s, knee boots, and [[bell bottoms|boot-cut dress pants]].<ref name="1996FashionReview" /> Popular colors included [[plum (color)|plum]], [[chocolate (color)|chocolate]], and [[navy (color)|navy]], all of which replaced black,<ref name="1996FashionReview" /> which had become ubiquitous.<ref name="90sFashionEra2">{{cite web|url=http://www.fashion-era.com/part_2_1990s.htm |title=The 1990s Fashion History Global Fashion Attitudes |accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref> This continued into the 2000s (decade).
Navel piercing became a trend in the early 1990s, followed by other types of body piercing. As of 2010 this trend continues.Waffle patterned polo shirts and long sleeve t-shirts were popular from 1993 to 1995 among both men and women. These were sometimes worn under flannel shirts as part of the grunge look. White waffle patterned long underwear was also worn under baggy black shorts by some young men as a variation on the grunge look.
* In the late 1990s, color started making a comeback in mainstream fashion due to heavy demand.<ref name="FashionIn1997">{{cite web|url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/171384/Fashions-Year-In-Review-1997 |title=Fashions: Year In Review 1997 |accessdate=16 September 2014}}</ref><ref name="ColorReturns">{{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1999-03-06/business/9903060172_1_pantone-color-shades |title=Bloomingdale's Fanning Trend Back To Color |accessdate=4 September 2014}}</ref> In 1997, some of the newer trends that emerged included tight shirts, [[bell bottoms]], [[platform shoes]],<ref name="1990sTrends" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suggest.com/movies/522/14-movies-that-defined-1990s-fashion#slide/5/0 |title=Spice World |accessdate=17 September 2014}}</ref> [[Polar fleece|fleece]]s, [[crop top|cropped]] [[Sleeveless shirt|tank tops]], [[Union jack]] motifs inspired by the [[Cool Britannia]] movement,<ref>[http://www.cerium.ca/article944.html Whatever happened to Cool Britannia? The UK after eight years of Blair] Thirty British, US, French and Canadian scholars assess Blair's policies and style after two terms, in May 2005. Links to papers and video.</ref> and military inspired clothing, such as [[cargo pants]] and [[flak jacket]]s with camouflage patterns.<ref name="90sFashionEra2" /> Animal prints were ubiquitous in the late 1990s.<ref name="1997Garments">{{cite web|url=http://articles.philly.com/1997-12-31/living/25554793_1_halston-randolph-duke-fashion |title=Clothes-circuit Surveillance Fashion In 1997 Was Less About Garments Than About Tragic Deaths, Falling Fortunes And Sizzling New Personalities. |accessdate=16 September 2014}}</ref>
* Fashion trends popular from 1996-1999 included glamour wear, high-waisted [[miniskirt]]s, plastic [[choker]]s, [[knee socks]] associated with the school girl look,<ref>[http://metro.co.uk/2015/03/17/17-fashion-trends-that-need-to-stay-in-the-90s-5106037/ 90s fashion]</ref> [[tight pants]], [[slip dress]]es, [[turtle-neck]] [[sweaters]], conservative chic, [[capri pants]], high-waisted [[trousers]], and cardigans.
* More formal styles intended for the workplace or special occasions (such as a cocktail party) included [[silk]] [[blouse]]s in neutral colors or animal prints,<ref name="1997Garments" /> tailored [[pantsuit]]s and skirt suits inspired by the 1980s,<ref name="FashionIn1997" /> collarless coats,<ref name="FashionIn1999" /> and the [[little black dress]], with or without subtle embroidery.<ref name="1990sTrends" />


====Casual chic====
Belly button piercing became a hit in 1993 among teenage girls, young women, and even briefly among young men. This led to the popularity of midriff style shirts that expose the belly button. Other types of body piercing became popular later in the decade, and lasted through the entire 2000s.
[[File:FEMA - 180 - Photograph by Andrea Booher taken on 09-18-1999 in New Jersey.jpg|thumb|left|165px|Young woman wearing a spaghetti strap top, a silver necklace, low ponytail and straight-leg jeans, circa 1999.]]
* From 1998-2000, the unisex [[casual chic]] look gained mainstream appeal, with dark [[stonewash]] jeans, spaghetti strap [[crop top]]s, [[tracksuits]], [[sweatpants]], and other athletic clothing. Denim's popularity was at an all-time high in Europe, with designer denim jackets and matching jeans rocketing in prices. Other common, more affordable brands included [[Mudd]], [[JNCO]], and Evisu, a Japanese denim brand which launched in the 1980s.<ref name="FashionIn1999">{{cite web|url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/171382/Fashions-Year-In-Review-1999 |title=Fashions: Year In Review 1999 |accessdate=16 September 2014}}</ref> The most popular trainers were white or black and manufactured by [[Adidas]], [[Skechers]], [[Hitec]] and [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]]. Running shoes with built in air pumps were popular among both sexes. Leather had largely replaced canvas, and soles were made of foam rather than solid rubber.
* In the US and Britain, popular accessories included large [[hoop earring]]s, shoes with rounded toes, [[flip flops]], [[jelly shoe]]s, [[rhinestone]]-encrusted hip belts, embellished slippers, beaded wristbands and lariats,<ref name="FashionIn1999" /> Alice bands, [[pashmina]]s,<ref name="90sFashionEra2" /> [[fascinator]]s, gold jewelry,<ref name="1990sTrends" /> [[moccasin]] [[loafers]],<ref name="FashionIn1999" /> [[running shoe]]s, [[Gel bracelet|jelly bracelet]]s,<ref name="SexBracelets">{{cite web|url=http://www.snopes.com/risque/school/bracelet.asp |title=Sex Bracelets |accessdate=9 June 2014}}</ref> bandanas, and novelty [[Wellington boots]] with patterns like leopard print or zebra stripes.


==Men's fashion==
Wide leg pants became popular among teenage girls and women in 1994, inspired by the wide leg pants of the 1940s and 1970s. Wide leg jeans became popular with teenage girls, and women's pantsuits with wide leg pants enjoyed popularity in colours such as light brown and violet.


===Early 1990s (1990-92)===
Formal wear saw a rise in high collars with 3 button jackets for men being the norm and up to 4 or even five buttons single breasted jackets being touted by many top designers. Doublebreasted jackets also followed the pattern with high collar lines and up to 12 buttons in the front. The "mandarin" band collar was popular in the mid 1990s for both jackets as well as formal and casual shirt collars. The band collar ran its course by 1996.


====Casual clothing====
Champion sweatshirts became popular for guys and girls to wear in the late 80's through 1997. In colder weather the sweatshirts were worn over a colourful turtle-neck.
* Continuing on from the late 1980s, many young men in the UK and Europe wore tapered [[high waisted jeans]] with matching denim jackets, [[Stone Island]] or [[Ralph Lauren]] [[polo shirt]]s with contrasting collars,<ref>[http://www.football-hooligan.com/footballcasuals.html Football Casuals]</ref> short [[Harrington jacket]]s, brightly colored [[windcheater]]s, [[Hush Puppies]] shoes,<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=vyxxA53zX54C&lpg=PA217&ots=uxONyHr6-N&dq=early%201990s%20mens%20casual%20clothing&pg=PA217#v=onepage&q&f=false Psychological foundations of marketing]</ref> V neck [[sweater]]s, [[soccer]] shorts, pastel colored three button [[sportcoat]]s, graphic print T-shirts,<ref>[http://www.trendnstylez.com/10-greatest-mens-fashion-trends-inspired-in-the-golden-decade-of-the-90s/ Golden Decade]</ref> [[tracksuit]] tops with a vertical contrasting stripe down the sleeve, [[sweatpants]], shiny red or blue [[rayon]] monkey jackets, grey or tan [[leather jacket]]s with [[shoulder pad]]s, and wool [[baseball jacket]]s with contrasting sleeves. Short shorts were popular in the early years of the decade,<ref>[http://www.fashionbeans.com/2012/trending-era-the-90s/ 90s fashion]</ref> but were replaced with looser and baggier [[basketball shorts]] after 1993 when [[hip-hop fashion]] went mainstream.


====Grunge look====
By the early-1990s, leggings were actually outselling jeans in many parts of the United States. It was very common to see leggings worn with long oversized t-shirts, oversized sweatshirts or oversized sweaters, slouch socks and Keds.
[[File:Jonathan Brandis Wiki.jpg|thumb|right|165px|[[Grunge]]-style flannel shirt and [[curtained hair]], 1993]]
* From 1991 until 1997, [[flannel]] shirts became very popular in the US and Australia, due to their use among the [[skater subculture]] and [[grunge]] bands like [[Nirvana (band)|Nirvana]], [[Mudhoney]],<ref>[http://www.idahostatesman.com/2015/05/21/3814289/michael-deeds-ticketmaster-rolls.html Michael Deeds]</ref> or [[Pearl Jam]].<ref>[http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-14_u-189_t-510_c-1893/fashion-in-the-1990s/nsw/history/australia-s-social-and-cultural-history-in-the-post-war-period/social-and-cultural-features-of-the-1990s Australian 90s fashion]</ref> Unlike the fitted [[Western shirt]]s of the 1970s which fastened with pearl snaps, the [[flannel shirt]]s of the 1990s were padded and loose-fitting for optimum warmth.<ref>[http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/more-lifestyle-stories/story/10-things-know-about-the-90s-20150604 10 things about the 90s]</ref> Men also wore [[Stone washing|acid wash]] jeans, patterned wool [[sweater]]s, black [[Schott Perfecto]] [[leather jacket]]s, [[sheepskin]] coats, [[olive green]] [[anorak]]s, [[corduroy]] [[sportcoat]]s, grey [[sweatpants]] and [[fingerless glove]]s.
* In Britain and the US, popular accessories included [[Chuck Taylor All-Stars|Converse All Stars]], [[trapper hat]]s, [[tuque]]s, [[combat boot]]s, Doc Martens Boots, [[Ray-Ban Aviator|Aviator sunglasses]] popularized by rock star [[Freddie Mercury]],<ref>[http://rbcollector.blogspot.com/2011/04/rayban-made-in-usa-rayban-aviator.html Ray Bans]</ref> and neon-colored trainers (sometimes incorporating flashing lights and elastic self-tying laces).


===Mid 1990s (1993-96)===
Scrunchies and headbands in all different colours, styles and patterns were popular. Scrunchies were very popular in the side pony tail hair style. Bangs were another popular hair style during this time.


====Cool Britannia and '70s revival====
Younger women's clothes generally got darker towards the end of the 1990s.Mod-inspired styles became popular in 1995 among teenage girls and young women. These included straight leg jeans, baby t-shirts, plaid miniskirts, and short jackets with oversized zippers. A variation on the Chelsea boots of the 1960s, with chunky 1970s inspired platform heels, also became popular through the early 2000s. Other black shoes with chunky 1970s inspired platform heels were also popular.
[[File:NeutrinosOZSign1995.jpg|thumb|upright|165px|Trio in 1995 wearing neutral-colored tops and relaxed-fit, slim-leg pants and jeans.]]
* Around 1995/1996, 1960s [[mod (subculture)|mod]] clothing and longer hair were popular in Britain, Canada, and the US due to the success of [[Britpop]]. Men wore [[Aloha shirt]]s,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suggest.com/movies/522/14-movies-that-defined-1990s-fashion#slide/14 |title=Romeo + Juliet |accessdate=17 September 2014}}</ref> brown leather jackets, [[velvet]] [[blazer]]s, [[paisley (design)|paisley]] shirts, [[throwback style|throwback]] pullover [[baseball jersey]]s, and graphic-print T-shirts (often featuring [[dragon]]s, athletic logos or numbers). Real fur went out of fashion and fake fur became the standard.<ref name="1995FashionTrends" />
* The 1970s became a dominant theme for inspiration on men's apparel in 1996. Among these clothing styles were coats with fur- or faux fur-trimmings, jackets with bold shoulders and wide lapels, and boot-cut slacks.<ref name="1996FashionReview" /> This continued into the 2000s (decade). Casual clothes such as trousers, sweaters, and denim jackets were worn with shirts made of [[satin]], [[PVC]], and terry cloth. Both [[pastel color]]s and bold patterns were popular and successfully replaced black.<ref name="1995FashionReview" />
* Desirable accessories during the mid-1990s included [[loafers]], [[desert boots]], [[chelsea boots]], gold jewellery, [[boat shoes]], chunky [[digital watch]]es, solid colored ties, shoulder bags, and black/neon colored high-top sneakers replaced combat boots.<ref name="1995FashionTrends" />


==Late 1990s==
====Modern preppy====
* [[Preppy]] clothing was popular in the US,<ref name="wallace">{{cite news|last=Wallace|first=Carol McD.|title=We're All Preppies Now |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/24/opinion/24hamlin.html?ex=1287806400&en=1059415e524616cd&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss|work=New York Times|date=24 October 2005| accessdate= 19 June 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> where wealthy young men wore khaki [[Trousers|slacks]], canvas<ref name="colman">{{cite news|last=Colman|first=David|title=The All-American Back From Japan|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/17/fashion/18codes.html?_r=3&pagewanted=1&emc=eta1|work=New York Times|date=17 June 2009| accessdate= 19 June 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> [[boat shoes]], and navy blue [[blazer]]s with breast-pocket [[monogram]] or gold buttons bearing a [[family crest]].<ref name="colman" /> In general, 1990s preppy was more casual than the almost [[dandy|dandified]] look of the 1980s as young men abandoned [[ascot tie|ascots]] and [[Oxford shoe]]s in favor of [[Nantucket Reds]], nautical-striped T-shirts, [[loafers]], and [[madras cloth]] or [[gingham]] short-sleeved shirts.<ref>[http://www.mensflair.com/style-advice/the-roots-of-american-preppy.php Roots of preppy]</ref>


====Hip-Hop====
Europe, slinky, floor-length dresses, often made of Lycra, were worn in the daytime as well as the evening. The all-girl pop group the Spice Girls became a major influence on British fashion in 1996, and North American fashion in 1997.
* In Europe and North America, [[hip-hop fashion]] went mainstream in 1995, with oversized [[baseball jacket]]s, [[baggy jeans]], [[bomber jacket]]s, [[Baja Jacket]]s, and [[tracksuits]] popular among young men as casual wear.<ref>{{cite book|last=Keyes |first=Cheryl |title=Rap Music and Street Consciousness (Music in American Life) |year=2004 |publisher=University of Illinois Press |isbn=978-0-252-07201-7 |page=152 }}</ref> Simultaneously, industrial and military styles crept into mainstream fashion, with machinery pieces becoming accessories.<ref name="1990sTrends" /> Baseball caps started being worn forwards again.<ref name="1995FashionTrends" />
* [[Southern hip hop]] provided a platform for [[Fashion designers]] and musical artists to collaborate forming an influential [[subculture]] of [[anti fashion]] and [[alternative fashion]] designs, especially the popular recycled clothing worn by [[Arrested Development (group)|Arrested Development]] and [[Goodie Mob]].
* From 1995 onwards, men wore overalls, straight leg jeans, plaid pants,<ref name="1990sTrends" /> flat-front chinos, khaki pants,<ref name="1995FashionTrends" /> and camouflage pants worn ironically by anti-war protesters.<ref name="1990sTrends" />
* In the late 1990s ski goggles became a popular accessory in hip hop fashion.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Finnell|first1=Janice|title=Skiing Magazine, "Skiing Scene"|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Ko7bLsXaVLEC&lpg=PA21&ots=WiMbvge0g9&dq=%22ski%20goggles%22%20%22hip%20hop%22%20fashion&pg=PA21#v=onepage&q=%22ski%20goggles%22%20%22hip%20hop%22%20fashion&f=false|website=Google Books|accessdate=22 February 2016}}</ref>


===Late 1990s (1997-99)===
Styles inspired by the mid to late 1970s were popular from 1996 through the end of the decade. Orange and yellow, colours both popular in the 1970s, became popular in 1996 among both men and women, and later other bright colours that were popular in the 1970s became popular among women. Stretch polyester shirts in 1960s and 1970s prints were worn by women. Knee-high boots came back into fashion, as part of the 60s/70s revival.[2] Women's spaghetti strap tank tops became more popular than when they were first popular in the late 1970s. Shiny men's buttoned shirts enjoyed moderate popularity. Flared pants and jeans also became popular. T-shirts with a happy face design were briefly popular.


====African fashion====
Around 1996, cords became popular, initially in brown, and later in colours such as black tan, and grey. Corduroy continued as a trend through 2001.
*During the mid and late 1990s,<ref>[http://gq.co.za/2013/12/the-madiba-shirt/ GQ South Africa]</ref> the silk [[Madiba shirt]] became popular in South Africa and the wider global community.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/nelson-mandela-shirts-style-madiba-death-528285 Mandela's craziest shirts]</ref> From 1996-98, traditional [[African clothing]] began to face serious competition<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Ek9DL4XP_RMC&lpg=PP1&dq=mitumba%20clothing&pg=PT12#v=onepage&q&f=false Kenya national assembly June 1996]</ref> from cheap imported [[mitumba clothing]]<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/916185.stm Fires in Nairobi]</ref><ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=zKc_qgOuGjUC&lpg=PA108&dq=mitumba%20clothing&pg=PA108#v=onepage&q&f=false Fear in Bongoland]</ref> as a consequence of the Kenyan and Tanzanian government's easing of trade restrictions during the early to mid 1990s.<ref>[http://opendocs.ids.ac.uk/opendocs/bitstream/handle/123456789/1074/wp521-322347.pdf?sequence=1 Mens and womens secondhand clothing]</ref> By the end of the decade, the [[safari jacket]] associated with [[kleptocrat]] dictators like [[Mobutu Sese Seko]] of the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] and the previous South African [[Apartheid]] regime had declined in popularity, and was replaced as formal wear by the [[dashiki suit]].<ref>[http://www.anc.org.za/show.php?id=2994 Monuments culture and heritage in democratic SA]</ref> Variants in green, yellow and black were worn as an alternative to the [[business suit]] by many African-Americans<ref>[http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1990-03-04/features/9001270573_1_black-politics-african-americans-african-clothing Wear the right thing]</ref> for festivals like [[Kwanzaa]].<ref>[http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/byrnes-celebrations/kwanzaa.html Lesson plan Kwanzaa]</ref>


====Rave culture and streetwear====
Typical men's suits of this era featured long draped double-breasted jackets and pleated trousers. Sweater vests became popular as men's business casual wear. Many men began wearing dress shirts without ties, a style that continues to be worn by many men to this day. Women began increasingly wearing pantsuits to the office. By the end of the decade, Casual Fridays became the norm in many offices, with both men and women wearing jeans to the office on Fridays.
[[File:All the time is party time.JPG|thumb|left|165px|Trinidadian men wearing typical late 90s fashions, 1997.]]
* By the late 1990s, the grunge look became unfashionable. The emergence of the rave subculture had sparked a revival of interest in more stylish clothes, with name brand designers such as [[Calvin Klein]] and [[Ralph Lauren]] making a comeback.<ref name="1990sTrends" /> In Europe, jeans were more popular than ever before.<ref name="FashionIn1999" /> Color started returning by 1997, with colors such as plum, [[charcoal (color)|charcoal]], [[olive (color)|olive]], and [[wine (color)|wine]] coming into.<ref name="FashionIn1997" /> Colors continued to evolve from there until the return of bright colors by 1999,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uomoclassico.com/ads/Bloomingdale%27s/1999/Spring-Summer/main-line |title=Bloomingdale's I Spring/Summer 1999 |accessdate=5 September 2014}}</ref> with shades such as "camillia rose", "blazing orange", "whisper pink", "hot coral", and a light-grayish blue called "wind chime" coming into style.<ref name="ColorReturns" />
* Young men favored preppy brands like [[Old Navy]] and [[Abercrombie & Fitch]]. Sportswear such as casual jackets, T-shirts, sweaters, and tennis shoes became more acceptable to wear in public during the late 1990s, even to the point of the clothes being considered fashionable. Other popular trends included [[hoodies]], jean shorts,<ref name="1990sTrends" /> khaki [[cargo pants]],<ref name="FashionIn1999" /> baggy [[basketball shorts]], [[chinos]],<ref name="FashionIn1999" /> [[tracksuit]]s and black [[bomber jacket]]s with orange linings. This continued into the 2000s (decade).
* Much of men's fashion in 1997 was inspired by the 1996 film [[Swingers (1996 film)|Swingers]],<ref name="FashionIn1997" /> leading to the popularization of the "dressy casual" look. Such apparel included blazers or leather jackets and [[bowling shirt]]s in either a variety of prints or a solid color, and loose-fitting flat-front khaki chinos or jeans. Around this time it became fashionable to leave shirts untucked.


====Business wear====
A late 90s version of preppy clothing became popular in 1997. Shirts, sweatshirts, and jeans of the popular clothing brand Tommy Hilfiger were closely associated with the preppy look. Sweater vests were also part of the preppy look. By 1998, Khakis became a popular part of the preppy look for teenage boys, due to the popularity of golfer Tiger Woods; and wool scarves became a part of the preppy look for teenage girls.
* In Europe, single-breasted three and four button [[notch lapel]] suits in grey or navy blue, together with leather jackets based on the same cut as [[blazer]]s, began to replace the 1980s power suits. The wide neckties of the early 1990s remained the norm, but the colors became darker and stripes and patterns were less common. [[Tweed cloth]] and [[houndstooth]] [[sportcoat]]s went out of fashion due to their association with older men.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0004927/bio Anthony Head]</ref> Dress shoes (usually in black) included [[chelsea boot]]s with rounded or square toes, [[wingtips]], and monkstraps.<ref name="FashionIn1997" />
* In America, an increasing number of men began to dress [[smart-casual]] and [[business casual]], a trend kickstarted by [[Bill Gates]] of [[Microsoft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Six Categories |publisher=Casualpower.com |url=http://www.casualpower.com/business_casual_tips/six_categories.html|accessdate=27 February 2011|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6HnswDOs6|archivedate=2013-07-02|deadurl=no}}</ref> At more formal events such as weddings or proms, men often wear boxy three<ref>[http://www.blacktieguide.com/History/14-Millennium.htm 90s and Millennial black tie]</ref> or four button, single-breasted suits with a brightly colored [[Necktie|tie]] and an often matching dress shirt. Another trend was to wear black shirts, black ties, and black suits.<ref name="1997Garments" /> Black leather [[reefer jacket]]s and [[trenchcoat]]s were also fashionable in the late 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suggest.com/movies/522/14-movies-that-defined-1990s-fashion#slide/12/0 |title=The Matrix |accessdate=17 September 2014}}</ref>


==Youth fashion==
After a dip in popularity in the mid-90s, sporty styles became increasingly popular later in the 90s. The late 90s sporty look was dominated by tearaway track pants with buttons on the side that could be “torn” open. Teenage guys wore these tearaway pants with t-shirts, polo shirts and sweatshirts. Teenage girls also wore these with baby t-shirts, spaghetti strap tank-tops, and cropped tank tops. Tearaway pants were also worn as part of track suits in the late 90s.
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===General trends===
In the late 90s, Hip-hop fashion developed into a style more distinct from other sporty styles. Baggy jeans, hooded sweatshirts, football jerseys, puffy jackets, and large gold chains became staples of the hip-hop look. African-American youth of both sexes braided their hair in imitation of hip-hop performers such as Snoop Dogg and Lauryn Hill.
* The dominant youth clothing fad at the beginning of the 1990s was fluorescent clothing in blue, green, orange, pink, and yellow. Hoop earrings were also a popular accessory for teenage girls and women in the first years of the 1990s. Plaid shirts were also popular. Popular colors for girls included coral, hot pink, bright lime green, and turquoise. In Britain and the US, girls wore oversized tee shirts, sweat shirts, [[turtleneck]] sweaters, [[slouch socks]] worn over sweatpants or [[leggings]], black or white lace trimmed bike shorts with [[babydoll]] dresses, belts worn with dresses, Dress shorts worn with tights and [[ballet flats]] or sometimes with slouch socks over the tights and [[Keds]], tights with slouch socks and [[Keds]], sweaters, [[crew neck]] T-shirts, [[ballet flats]], [[Keds]], Converse [[Chuck Taylor All-Stars]], [[boat shoes]], [[shortalls]] worn in summer with [[ballet flats]] or [[Keds]], [[leotards]] and [[pantywaist (clothing)|pantywaist]] tops worn with [[jeans]] or skirts, colored [[jeans]] especially in medium and dark green, red, and purple, long sleeved T-shirts, and athletic shorts such as the [[Nike Tempo]]. Boys wore [[soccer]] shorts, jean jackets, [[tartan]] shirts, tapered [[acid wash]] [[jeans]], colored [[jeans]] in medium and dark green, red, and purple colors [[sweatpants]], and single or double stripe [[athletic sock]]s worn with everything from shorts to rolled jeans and khakis. In the Southern Suburbs of Chicago during the late 1980s and early 1990s, Z Cavericci pants and IOU sweatshirts were worn by members of the middle/upper-middle class.
* For much of the 1990s, particularly the middle years, teenage boys and girls bought and wore very basic clothes, such as [[overalls]], flannel shirts, and [[backpacks]]. Popular stores selling these items included [[Gap Inc.|Gap]] and [[Urban Outfitters]].<ref name="1995FashionReview" /> In the late 1990s, American teenage girls imitated the look of British girl group [[All Saints (group)|All Saints]], which consisted of [[baggy jeans]], T-shirts, sweatshirts, [[tanktop]]s, and trainers,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/171383/Fashions-Year-In-Review-1998 |title=Fashions: Year In Review 1998 |accessdate=17 September 2014}}</ref> as well as [[cargo pants]], camouflage prints, and [[crop top]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suggest.com/movies/522/14-movies-that-defined-1990s-fashion#slide/4/0 |title=10 Things I Hate About You |accessdate=17 September 2014}}</ref>
* For younger children, the mid-late 1990s was the [[Disney Renaissance|Golden Age]] of [[Disney]] films with T-shirts and sweaters featuring characters like [[Simba]], [[Mickey Mouse]], [[Aladdin]], and [[Winnie the Pooh]]. Tartan trousers, striped shirts, long sleeved [[polo shirt]]s, [[Champion (sportswear)]] crew neck sweatshirts worn over a turtleneck, colored [[jeans]] in medium and dark green, red, and purple colors, athletic shorts especially [[soccer]] shorts, [[slouch socks]] and sweaters were worn by young boys and girls in the UK and the US. Blue [[denim]] and railroad stripe [[overalls]] and [[shortalls]] were also popular for females, as seen on television and commercials throughout the decade, and for teenagers, some who would leave either strap hanging loose. A common outfit for all girls, especially [[tween (demographic)|tween]]s and teens, was to wear a skirt or dress shorts with tights underneath and sometimes [[slouch socks]], baby doll dress or short dress with black opaque tights, white slouch socks and [[Keds]], [[boat shoes]], or [[Converse (shoe)|Converse]] shoes or an oversized tee, sweatshirt or sweater over leggings with slouch socks and Keds. The Bangs hairstyle and side, high side, or high regular [[ponytails]] with [[scrunchies]] and [[headband]] were popular with girls of all ages and college girls.


====Grunge====
Punk, Goth, preppy, sporty and hip-hop styles continued to be popular at the close of the 1990s. Some of the more overt 70s influences waned in 1998, although other 70s influences continued to be felt at the close of the decade. In women's fashion, baby doll t-shirts and spaghetti strap tank tops continued to be popular, and long wraparound skirts were popular from 1998. Dark rinse-wash denim became fashionable for both men and women, and the low rise jeans phenomenon began in women's fashion.
{{Main|Grunge}}
* The [[New wave music|new wave]] and [[heavy metal fashion]] of the 1980s lasted until early 1992, when [[Grunge]] and [[hip hop fashion]] took over in popularity.<ref>{{cite news|first=Chris |last=Nelson |date=13 January 2003 |title=Nine Years After Cobain's Death, Big Sales for All Things Nirvana |newspaper=The New York Times |url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=health&res=9C03E6DE1431F930A25752C0A9659C8B63 |accessdate=27 February 2011}}</ref> By the mid-1990s the grunge style had gone mainstream in Britain and the US, resulting in a decline in bright colors from 1995 until the late 2000s (decade), and was dominated by [[tartan]] [[flannel]] shirts, stonewashed blue [[jeans]], and dark colors like [[maroon (color)|maroon]], [[forest green]], [[indigo]], [[brown]], [[white]] and [[black]].
* Grunge fashion remained popular among the British [[skater subculture]] until the late 1990s as the hard-wearing, loose-fitting clothing was cheap and provided good protection.<ref>Peterson, Brian (2009). Burning Fight: The Nineties Hardcore Revolution in Ethics, Politics, Spirit, and Sound. Revelation Books. ISBN 978-1-889703-02-2.</ref> Members of the subculture were nicknamed grebos or [[moshing|moshers]] and included those who did not skate.
[[File:Pinkpolo.jpg|right|thumb|165px|[[Polo shirt]] with [[popped collar]], 1999]]


====Hip-Hop====
Capri pants, a tapered pant that ends mid calf, and a version that ends just over the knee became popular with girls and women, and Khakis became popular in women's as well as men's fashion. Pink became the dominant women's clothing colour.
{{Main|Hip-hop fashion}}
* The early 1990s saw widespread interest in [[hip hop]] and [[gangsta rap]] due to the influence of artists like [[MC Hammer]], [[Tupac Shakur]], [[Eazy E]], [[Dr. Dre]], [[N.W.A]], [[Wu-Tang Clan]], and [[Public Enemy (group)|Public Enemy]]. The [[sagging (fashion)|sagging]] trend began in the early 1990s and continued until the [[2010s in fashion|2010s]]. [[Wide leg jeans]], [[Full plaid|Plaid]], [[Khakis]], [[Locs glasses]], [[bomber jacket]]s, [[tracksuits]] and [[baseball cap]]s and [[snapback hat]]s worn backwards became popular among [[hip hop]] fans together with gold chains, [[sovereign ring]]s, and [[FUBU]] T-shirts.


====Britpop====
T-shirts, trousers nylon Tracksuits, formal shirts, fleece sweatshirts, polo shirts, medium to tightish skirts (older women), tightish jeans, fleece jogpants, crew necked jumpers, fleece sock hats and baseball caps held sway in the UK and Ireland millennium. The colouring of older girls and teenagers t-shirts pastel for girls and any for teens. Boys' clothes were any colour, but men's clothes were in muted colours.
{{Main|Cool Britannia}}
* In the mid-1990s, [[indie rock]], [[Madchester]], and [[Britpop]] bands like [[Blur (band)|Blur]], [[Stone Roses]], and [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]]<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4136296.stm Britpop]</ref> resulted in a revival of 1970s fashions, including [[Mod haircut]]s, [[aviator sunglasses]], [[denim]] jackets, green [[parka]]s, [[harrington jacket]]s, [[velvet]] [[sportcoat]]s, striped shirts, [[Ben Sherman]] [[polo shirt]]s, T-shirts bearing the [[RAF roundel]],<ref>Harris, John. Britpop!: Cool Britannia and the Spectacular Demise of English Rock. Da Capo Press, 2004. Pg. 202. ISBN 0-306-81367-X.</ref> and [[Union Jack]] motifs like the [[Union Jack dress|dress]] worn by the [[Spice Girls]]' [[Geri Halliwell]].<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/spice-girls-to-get-the-mamma-mia-treatment-1874980.html?action=Popup&ino=10 Geri auctions her famous dress]</ref>
[[File:Ladygoth.jpg|right|thumb|165px|Example of late 1990s [[Goth fashion]].]]


====Psychobilly and punk====
==Shoes in the 1990s==
{{Main|Punk fashion}}
* [[hardcore punk|Hardcore]] [[punk fashion]], which began in the 1970s, was very popular in the 1990s,<ref>{{cite book|last=Peterson |first=Brian |title=Burning Fight: The Nineties Hardcore Revolution in Ethics, Politics, Spirit, and Sound |publisher=Revelation Books |year=2009 |isbn=978-1-889703-02-2}}</ref> and [[Goth fashion]] reached its peak.<ref>{{cite book|editor-last=Goodlad |editor-first=Lauren M. E.|editor2-last=Bibby |editor2-first=Michael |year=2007|title=Goth: Undead Subculture |publisher=Duke University Press |isbn=978-0-8223-3921-2 }}</ref> Common items for [[pop punk]] and [[nu metal]] fans included [[spiky hair]], black hoodies, and [[baggy pants]] in black or red [[Royal Stewart tartan]].
* In the US, [[Psychobilly]] bands like [[Reverend Horton Heat]] and [[Rocket from the Crypt]] popularized [[brothel creepers]], [[gas station]] [[shirt]]s and dark-colored bowling shirts during the late 1990s.


====Preppy====
Shoes were subject to many changes in the 1990s, but trainers and Keds were still going strong.
{{Main|Preppy}}
* The conservative [[preppy]] look of the 1980s remained popular among wealthy teenagers in the Northeastern US until the late 1990s, when [[Ghetto prep|many members of the subculture]] began adopting elements of [[hip hop fashion]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20100110062908/http://www.undertheboards.com/excerpts.html Last white superstar]</ref> Typical clothing for preppies of the 1990s included [[khaki]] [[chinos]], [[navy blue]] [[blazer]]s, [[Oxford shirt]]s, [[brogues]], [[Keds]] worn with [[leggings]] slouch socks and oversized sweatshirts, sweaters and tees, [[boat shoes]], [[ballet flats]], [[coach jacket]]s, [[baseball jacket]]s, shorts or skirts worn with blazers (for girls), shorts suit with dress shorts with tights underneath, [[ballet flats]] and a top and jacket, sweater over a [[turtleneck]], and [[Champion (sportswear)|Champion]] crew neck sweatshirts worn over a [[turtleneck]].<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/17/fashion/18codes.html?_r=3&pagewanted=1&emc=eta1 All American back from Japan]</ref> Neat, well-groomed hairstyles were popular among middle school, high school and college age girls, including the [[bangs (hair)|bangs]], and side, high side, or high regular [[ponytails]] worn with [[scrunchies]] and [[headbands]].


==1990s beauty trends==
Keds and flats were two of the most popular shoes during the mid 80's through the 1996. Along with athletic shoes. Both Sneakers with a built in air pump and high top basketball shoes, especially Nike Air Jordans became popular in the early 1990s, as sports ware took off in general. Goth also had an impact on shoes in the late 1990s and canvas shoes took a bit of a dip in popularity during 1999-2000.


===Hairstyles===
In the late 1990s, platform shoes and sneakers (especially by Nose, Soda Blue, and Volatile) were popularized by the Spice Girls and thus often worn by preteen and teenage girls emulating the look.


====Women's hairstyles====
==Track and shell suits==
[[File:Monica lewinsky.jpg|thumb|left|165px|[[Monica Lewinsky]] in 1997 sporting volumized hair and bangs.]]
Women's hair in the early 1990s continued in the big, curly style of the 1980s.


The [[pixie cut]] and [[Rachel haircut]], based on the hairstyles of [[Jennifer Aniston]] in ''[[Friends]]'' and [[Marlo Thomas]] in ''[[That Girl]]'', were popular in America from 1995 onwards.<ref>{{cite web|editor-last=Mock|editor-first=Janet |editor2-last=Wang |editor2-first=Julia |url=http://www.people.com/people/jennifer_aniston/biography |title=Jennifer Aniston Biography|publisher=People.com |date= |accessdate=27 February 2011| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110228141006/http://www.people.com/people/jennifer_aniston/biography| archivedate= 28 February 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Around the same time red hair also became a desirable color for women, as well as feathered bangs,<ref name="1995FashionTrends" /> and mini hair-buns.<ref name="90sHairstylesWomen">{{cite web|url=http://www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstein/the-19-most-important-womens-hairstyles-of-the-90s?s=mobile |title=The 19 Most Important Women’s Hairstyles Of The ’90s |accessdate=30 November 2014}}</ref> From 1995 onwards, dark-haired women tended to dye their hair a lighter color with blonde highlights (popularized by [[Jennifer Aniston]]) until about 2008.
Shellsuit style tracksuit jackets made of nylon of the mid 1990s.Fleece tracksuits were at first mostly worn by athletes, in the 1980s tracksuits became increasingly fashionable as leisurewear, though jackets and trousers tended to be worn separately rather than as a suit.[4] Shell suits became particularly popular in the United Kingdom by the early 1990s.


In the late 1990s, the [[Bob cut]] was well-desired, popularized and rejuvenated by [[Victoria Beckham]] of the [[Spice Girls]]. This late 90s-style bob cut featured a center, side, or zig-zag parting, as opposed to the thick bangs of the early 1990s. The [[feathered hair|Farrah Fawcett hairstyle]] made a comeback in 1997, with highlights going hand-in-hand with this revival.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/fashion_costume_culture/Modern-World-Part-II-1961-1979/Farrah-Fawcett-Look.html |title=Farrah Fawcett Look |accessdate=29 July 2014}}</ref> Other late 1990s haircuts included "Felicity curls" (popularized by [[Keri Russell]] in the hit TV show [[Felicity (TV series)|Felicity]], the Fishtail Half-Up, and pigtails,<ref name="90sHairstylesWomen" /> as well as the continuation of mid 1990s hairdos.
Brightly coloured hard nylon Shellsuits (nylon tracksuits) became a major European cult in the mid to late 1990s amongst the keep fit community, but had almost disappeared out side the sports field by 1999. The UK and Ireland were their high point, but the USA, Italy and Greece appear to have had some shell suit users to. The Semi-waterproof, breathable, soft nylon track suits then became the Anglo-Irish fashion of the millennium, but had died as casual ware by about 2002. Both types were popular in France at about the same time to.


====Men's hairstyles====
Shell suits are now regarded as a fashion mistake and cultural error,[5] Jogpants still ejoyed steady support, but they are now commonly worn in muted colours such as grey, black or navy blue.[4].
[[File:Seattle - Pain in the Grass - 1995 - audience member 02.jpg|thumb|right|165px|Young man in 1995 sporting an earring and a short undercut hairstyle.]]
[[File:DJ Tanith (1994).jpg|thumb|right|A [[surfer]] with bleached blond [[dreadlocks]], [[camouflage]] pants and military surplus boots, 1994.]]
The 1990s generally saw the continued popularity of longer hair on men. In the early 1990s, [[curtained hair]] and small [[ponytail]]s were popular among [[yuppies]]. Other trends included [[Flattop]]s, [[Hi-top fade]]s, and cornrows.<ref name="Crucial'90sMensDos">{{cite web|url=http://www.buzzfeed.com/leonoraepstein/the-15-most-important-mens-hairstyles-of-the-90s?s=mobile |title=The 15 Most Important Men’s Hairstyles Of The ’90s |accessdate=30 November 2014}}</ref>


In the mid 1990s, men's hairstyle trends went in several different directions. Younger men who were more amenable had adopted the [[Caesar cut]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/style/2013/01/the-50-most-stylish-celebrities-of-the-90s/george-clooney |title=The 50 Most Stylish Celebrities of the '90s |accessdate=30 November 2014}}</ref> either natural or dyed. This style was popularized by [[George Clooney]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq-eye/2013/10/george-clooney-hair-evolution.html |title=George Clooney's Hair Evolution |accessdate=30 November 2014}}</ref> on the hit TV show [[ER (TV series)|ER]] in season two, which premiered in mid 1995. More rebellious young men went for longer, unkempt "grunge" hair,<ref name="Crucial'90sMensDos" /> often with a center parting. The curtained hairstyle was at its peak in popularity, and [[sideburns]] went out of style.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vulture.com/2013/01/studying-the-history-of-ryan-goslings-hair-part.html |title=Analyzing the History of Ryan Gosling’s Ever-Moving Hair Part |accessdate=30 November 2014}}</ref> Meanwhile, most professional men over 30 had conservative 1950s style [[bouffant]] haircuts or the Caesar cut.<ref name="Crucial'90sMensDos" />
Notably, tennis shirts are worn by many semi-professional and retail workers in settings where T-shirts are not acceptable, but formal business attire is not required. In contemporary Western fashion, tennis shirts are considered more casual than woven button-front shirts while still being slightly dressy.


By 1997, it was considered unstylish and unattractive for men and boys to have longer hair (with the exception of celebrities like [[Johnny Depp]] and [[Brad Pitt]] around 1999), and as a result short hair completely took over. From 1997 onwards, aside from [[curtained hair]] (which was popular throughout the decade), [[spiky hair]],<ref name="Crucial'90sMensDos" /> bleached hair,<ref name="Crucial'90sMensDos" /> [[crew cuts]], and variants of the [[quiff]] became popular among younger men. Dark haired men dyed their spikes blonde or added wavy blonde streaks, a trend which continued into the early 2000s (decade). Variants of the [[surfer hair]] was popular among rock musicians during that time period. For African-American men, the [[cornrows]] (popularized by former NBA player [[Allen Iverson]]) and [[buzz cut]] were a popular trend that continued into the early 2000s.
It is also a favored shirt for those working outside, such as groundskeepers and maintenance workers due to its ruggedness and style. During the 1990s, the tennis shirt became the standard informal business attire for the high-tech industry and then spread to other industries (see business casual). A form of tennis shirt (often prominently branded with the company name and logo) is a common element of a uniform for retail companies.


====Children's and teenager's hairstyles====
In many schools that require students to wear uniforms, especially junior schools, tennis shirts are part of a compulsory uniform for both boys and girls.
For teenage boys longer hair was popular in the early to mid-1990s, including collar-length [[curtained hair]], shaggy [[surfer hair]] popular among some [[Britpop]] fans, and dreadlocks. During the mid-1990s, the much-ridiculed [[bowl cut]] became a fad among skaters, while hip-hop fans wore a variant of the [[flattop]] known as the [[Hi-top fade]]. In the late 1990s, hair was usually buzzed very short for an athletic look, although a few grunge fans grew their hair long in reaction to this.


For teenage girls and younger children, hair was worn long with heavily teased bangs called "mall bangs" which were long fringes covering the forehead. [[Alice band]]s, [[Headband]]s and [[scrunchie]]s of various styles and colors (especially red, navy blue polka dot, plaid and neon) were popular with girls throughout the early and mid 1990s, and they frequently wore them with twin [[pigtails]], or high [[ponytail]]s and [[bangs (hair)|bangs]].
==See also==


===Makeup and cosmetic trends===
2010–2019 in fashion
[[File:Madonna 1990 cropped 2.jpg|thumb|180px|right|Darker shade of [[lipstick]] seemed popular amongst women in the 90s. The trend continued until the early 2000s. (''[[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]], 1990'')<ref>http://www.stylist.co.uk/beauty/trend-on-trial-90s-brown-lips#image-rotator-1</ref>]]


Women's makeup in the early 1990s primarily consisted of dark red lipstick and neutral eyes.<ref name="MakeupHistory">{{cite web|url=http://www.carefair.com/skincare/history_of_cosmetics_621.html |title=A Brief History of Cosmetics |accessdate=16 September 2014}}</ref> Around 1992 the "grunge look" came in to style among younger women and the look was based on dark red lipstick and smudged eyeliner and [[eyeshadow]]. Both styles of makeup continued into 1994,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suggest.com/movies/522/14-movies-that-defined-1990s-fashion#slide/13/0 |title=Pulp Fiction |accessdate=17 September 2014}}</ref> but went out of style the next year.
2000–2009 in fashion


The trends in makeup shifted in the mid 1990s. In 1995, nude shades became desirable and women had a broader color palette in brown. Another makeup trend that emerged was matte lipsticks, with deep shades of red and dark wine colors worn as part of night makeup.<ref name="Buzzle90sFashion">{{cite web|url=http://www.buzzle.com/articles/1990s-fashion-trends.html |title=1990s Fashion Trends |accessdate=30 July 2014}}</ref> Blue-frosted eye shadow became fashionable,<ref name="1995FashionTrends" /> and was eventually integrated into the Y2K makeup of the late 1990s/early 2000s (decade). Gothic makeup had broken into the mainstream, having been made up of vamp lipstick (or even black lipstick), heavy mascara and eyeliner, often purple-tinted eye shadow (or else very dark blue), and extremely pale foundation. The Gothic makeup remained relevant in the later years of the decade.
1980s in fashion

By 1997, glittery, sparkling makeup had come into style.<ref name="MakeupFor2000">{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/make-up-for-the-year-2000/ |title=Make-Up For The Year 2000 |accessdate=25 July 2014}}</ref> This was called "Y2K makeup", consisting of facial glitter and lip gloss. Blue-frosted eye shadow remained a staple of late 1990s makeup, although silver was ideal look. Dark eyeliner was considered bodacious. Pale, shiny lips became desirable, as lip gloss largely replaced lipstick.<ref name="MakeupHistory" /> An alternative for those who did not like metallics were purples and browns.<ref name=" MakeupFor2000" /> Goth makeup and Y2K makeup continued into the early [[2000s (decade)|2000s]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

A selection of images related to the period.
A selection of images related to the period.


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Young woman in Venice, Italy, 1990, wearing a silk tank top, and a wide cinch-belt.


File:A classic Black pair of Converse All Stars resting on the Black & White Ed. Shoebox (1998-2002).JPG|Converse All Stars, popular in the early 1990s
Olive green was a popular color throughout most of the 90s.
File:Nirvana around 1992.jpg|Grunge clothing, popular from 1992–1996. (''[[Kurt Cobain]], 1992'')
File:red catsuit.jpg|The [[catsuit]] became a trend in the late 1990s. Normally made of [[latex]], [[PVC]], or [[spandex]], it was often worn with high-heeled boots.
Singer Hope Sandoval in 1992 wearing boots and patterned tights.
File:Snoqualmie Moondance dancers 03.jpg|Dancers at [[United States|America's]] Snoqualmie Moondance Festival in 1992
File:Dasich.jpg|The German [[electronic rock]] duo [[Das Ich]], 1993. Their aspect shows the influence of the [[gothic fashion|Goth look]] which returned in the 1990s.
Heavy shoes with thick heels, such as this shoe seen in the photo, were worn from the mid-1990s until the end of the decade.
File:Hi-top fade.jpg|[[African-American]] teenager with Hitop fade, popular in the early 1990s.
File:IngridWTC1995.jpg|Crop tops, popular from 1994–2003.
In Europe long, floor-length dresses were popular for day and evening wear. They were usually made of Lycra or other stretchy fabric. This photo was taken in 1997.
File:Slapbracelet.jpg|[[Slap bracelet]] worn by young girls in the early-1990s
File:Hip-Hop Mode Beispiel 1.jpg|[[Baseball jacket]] was popular among hip-hop fans in the mid-1990s
Two women wearing bandanas, 1999.
File:Galafoto.jpg|Dutch high school prom, 1994
File:Hawaii Gov Cayetano and Hillary Clinton, September 1995.JPEG|US First Lady [[Hillary Clinton]] wearing straw [[panama hat]], 1995
Nikki Cox in a long sleeved T-shirt in the year 2000. They were fashionable from the late 1990’s to the mid 2000’s.
File:MA-1 Jacket in petrol.jpg |[[Bomber jacket]] with orange lining, popular from the mid-late 1990s
File:Lois McMaster Bujold (1996).jpg|[[Lois McMaster Bujold]] with [[Pixie cut]] and denim [[western shirt]], 1996
A girl in still popular mid to late 1990’s style leggings in 2009.
File:Dress Loafers Women's Mid '90s.JPG|Women's side gusset shoes popular during the mid and late 1990s among preppy and hip-hop subculture.
File:Mid '90s Go-go Boot.jpg|Go-go boots became fashionable again in 1995. They were worn by women of the hip-hop and preppy subcultures.
Women in Aerobics leggings during 1985. They remained in fashion for such activates until the mid 1990’s. They were replaced by cycling shorts.
File:heavy shoe style 1997.JPG|Block-heeled shoes, popular from 1995 until 2001.

File:Sallie Ann Glassman wall.jpg|Woman with [[Rachel haircut]], late 1990s.
A German woman in cycling shorts during 2002. They were popular in the UK for doing such activities from the mid 1980’s to early 2000’s.
File:Woman in long dress 1997.jpg|Women's hair was straight and usually styled with a short [[fringe (hair)|fringe]] cut, known as a [[hime cut]]. In [[Europe]], long [[evening gown|dresses]] were popular for day and evening wear.
File:Eduardo Frei 1998.jpg|[[Double breasted]] [[Office suit|power suit]] with large [[shoulder pad]]s worn in the European workplace, 1998
==References==
File:TwoWomeninGlassesandBandanas.jpg|Two women wearing [[bandana]]s, 1999.

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Marc Jacobs' Paradoxical Triumph - The Most Influential Fashion Designer in New York

^ Photos from late-90s fashion magazines

^ "crop top definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta". Archived from the original on 2009-11-01. http://www.webcitation.org/5kyWVMIxu.

^ a b Craik, Jennifer (2005). Uniforms Exposed (Dress, Body, Culture). Oxford, UK: Berg Publishers. pp. 171. ISBN 1-85973-804-4.

^ "www.fashion-era.com". http://www.fashion-era.com/fitness_fashion_after_1960.htm. Retrieved 2009-01-25.

^ Gallup.com: "Business Casual" Most Common Work Attire

^ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-60512081.html

^ http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/smgpubs/access/60187503.html?dids=60187503:60187503&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+25%2C+1998&author=John+Davidson&pub=The+Herald&desc=gypsy+rose&pqatl=google

Most of the fashion trends of the 1990s are based around [[blue jeans]] and the [[T-shirt]]. Hairstyles were often, but not exclusively, straight {{Citation needed|date=March 2010}}, and the length varied from [[buzz cut]] on men and [[pixie cut]] on women to long on both sexes. The [[Rachel haircut]], inspired by a character from the TV show [[Friends]], was popular among women in as early as 1995.<ref>http://www.people.com/people/jennifer_aniston/biography</ref> [[Tattoos]] and [[body piercings]] also began to become popular, and still are rising in popularity as of 2011. The '90s began the [[anti-fashion]], "anything goes" trend that has continued to the present day.

The new wave and hair metal influenced fashion of the '80s lasted until early 1992, when [[Grunge]] fashion and [[hip hop fashion]] took over in popularity. The [[sagging (fashion)|sagging]] trend began in the early '90s and continues into the [[2010s]].

[[Flannel]] was popular through most of the decade, as were [[overalls]]. [[Punk fashion]], which began in the '70s, was very popular in the '90s, and [[Goth]] reached its peak. [[Black]] was a popular color from 1995–1999, while the early 1990s had more of the neon colors of the '80s.


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|1990s|Fashion}}
*[[2010s in fashion]]
*[[2000s in fashion]]
*[[2000s in fashion]]
*[[1980s in fashion]]
*[[1980s in fashion]]

==Gallery==
A selection of images related to the period.

<gallery>
File:HN999sRamon~GrlWoodWal.jpg|[[Honduras|Honduran]] kid in 1999.
Image:Venice 1990.jpg|Young woman in [[Venice]], Italy, 1990, wearing a silk [[Sleeveless shirt|tank top]], and a wide cinch-[[belt (clothing)|belt]].
Image:woman dressed in 1991 fashions cropped.jpg|[[Olive green]] was a popular color throughout most of the 90s.
Image:red catsuit.jpg|The [[catsuit]] became a trend in the early 1990s. Normally made of [[latex]], [[PVC]], or [[spandex]], it was often worn with high-heeled boots.
Image:Nirvana around 1992.jpg|[[Kurt Cobain]], lead singer of Nirvana, was an inspiration for the grunge look that made its entrance into mainstream fashion in the early 1990s.
Image:Photosession hopesandoval.jpg|Singer [[Hope Sandoval]] in 1992 wearing boots and patterned tights.
Image:Dasich.jpg|The German [[Electro rock]] duo [[Das Ich]], 1993. Their aspect shows the influence of the [[gothic fashion|Goth look]] which returned in the 1990s.
Image:IngridWTC1995.jpg|Young woman in [[New York City]], 1995 with her belly button exposed.
Image:heavy shoe style 1997.JPG|Heavy shoes with thick heels, such as this shoe seen in the photo, were worn from the mid-1990s until the end of the decade.
Image:Woman in long dress 1997.jpg|In [[Europe]] long, floor-length dresses were popular for day and evening wear. They were usually made of [[Lycra]] or other stretchy fabric. This photo was taken in 1997.
Image:TwoWomeninGlassesandBandanas.jpg|Two women wearing [[bandana]]s, 1999.
File:Snoqualmie Moondance dancers 03.jpg|Dancers at [[United States|America]]'s [[Snoqualmie Moondance festival]] in 1992. The woman on the right wares a form of [[Gypsy top]] and a long, [[floral skirt]]. The skirt would become more popular with younger women and teens in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The top would become popular from about 1998<ref>http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-60512081.html</ref><ref>http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/smgpubs/access/60187503.html?dids=60187503:60187503&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+25%2C+1998&author=John+Davidson&pub=The+Herald&desc=gypsy+rose&pqatl=google</ref> to 2002 with teens and older girls.
File:HN999sRamon~7Girls+boy.jpg| Children's clothes in Honduras, during 1999.
File:Honduras San Ramon Choluteca school Line Up.jpg| San Ramon, [[Honduras]] students lined up outside their new [[school]] as provided by the '[[Solar.net Village]]' project in 1999.
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==References==
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A group of people in January 1999 sporting various mid and late 1990s fashions.

For the majority of the decade, 1990s fashion in Europe, Oceania, Asia, and America was defined by a return to minimalist fashion[1] contrasted to the more elaborate and flashy trends of the 1980s. One notable shift in the western world was the mainstream adoption of tattoos,[2] body piercings aside from ear piercing[3] and to a lesser extent, other forms of body modification such as branding.

In the early 1990s, several late 1980s fashions remained very stylish among both sexes. However, the popularity of grunge and alternative rock music helped bring the simple, unkempt grunge look into the mainstream by 1994. The anti-conformist approach to fashion led to the popularisation of the casual chic look; this included T-shirts, jeans, hoodies, and sneakers, a trend which continued into the 2000s (decade). Additionally, fashion trends throughout the decade recycled styles from previous decades,[4] notably the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

Due to increased availability of the internet[5] and satellite television outside of the United States, plus the reduction of import tariffs under NAFTA, fashion became more globalized[6] and homogeneous in the late 1990s[7] and early 2000s.[8][9]

Women's fashion

Early 1990s (1990-92)

Actress Paula Abdul wearing semi-transparent black dress, curled hair and smoky eye makeup, 1990.
Young woman standing on sidewalk, Uptown New Orleans, 1992.

Supermodels and high fashion

Neon colors

  • The early 1990s saw a continuation of late 1980s fashion, including bold, geometric print clothing in electric blue, orange, fluorescent pink, purple, turquoise[11] and acid green,[12] popularized by dance rappers like Lisa Lopes[13] of TLC. In the US, South Africa,[14] and Japan, typical patterns included triangles, zigzag lightning bolts, diamonds, lozenges, rectangles, overlapping freeform shapes, simulated explosions inspired by comic books or pop art, intricate grids,[15] and clusters of thin parallel lines in contrasting colors, such as white, black and yellow on a cyan background. Many women wore denim button down Western shirts, colored jeans in medium and dark green, red, and purple colors, metallic spandex leggings, halterneck crop tops, drainpipe jeans, colored tights, bike shorts, black leather jackets with shoulder pads, baby doll dresses with bike shorts or capri leggings underneath, and skater dresses. Bright neon colored tops and leg warmers were popular, together with leopard print skirts[16] and black or white shirts, leggings and jackets printed with abstract red, blue, yellow and green geometric patterns. In America, popular accessories included court shoes, cowboy boots, headscarves, slouch socks, Keds, ballet flats, and penny loafers or boat shoes associated with the preppy look.

Leggings and exercise-wear

  • From 1990 onwards, sports bras, hoodies and Leotards worn as tops with jeans were popular with young girls, teens, college girls, and young women in the UK, Europe and America. A common outfit was to wear a skirt, dress shorts, babydoll or minidress with black opaque tights, white athletic socks, and white Keds athletic sneakers. It was not uncommon to see mothers dressed right along with their daughters in white slouch socks worn over black leggings or sweatpants (especially heather grey color), oversized T-shirt or sweater, and Keds, Converse All Stars, or unisex aerobic, basketball or running shoes like Nike Air or gold Reebok hi-tops.[17] Leggings and slouch socks with oversized tops and casual sneakers especially Keds continued to be worn as lounge wear and everyday comfortable and fashionable casual wear until the late 1990s.

Mid-1990s (1993-96)

Grunge

  • In mid 1992, grunge fashion broke into the mainstream for both sexes. For younger American, Australian and Latina women, grunge fashion consisted of flannel shirts, ripped jeans, mom jeans, Doc Martens, combat boots, band T-shirts, oversized knit sweaters, long and droopy skirts, ripped tights, Birkenstocks, hiking boots,[18][19][20] and eco-friendly clothing made from recycled textiles or fair trade organic cotton.[21] A prominent example of the popularity of grunge fashion is the teen drama television series "My So Called Life".[22] Grunge fashion peaked in late 1993 and early 1994.[18][23][24]

Glamour wear

Slip dresses first became widely worn in the mid-90s, as part of the underwear-as-outerwear trend. (Jane Leeves, 1995)

Work wear

Late 1990s (1997-99)

Asian influences

Red and cream Indian woman's saree, late 1990s

Beginning in 1997 and continuing into the mid 2000s,[42] Southeast Asian and Indian fashion began to influence and gain greater recognition from the global media[43] due to the establishment of the Fashion Design Council of India, and the hosting of India Fashion Week in Delhi.[44] Inspired by Bollywood cinema and a resurgence of interest in 1970s fashion, designers in India adapted and repurposed traditional garments like the saree, churidar and kurta into the Anarkali ballgown from the early 1990s onwards. By the late 1990s, kurta tunics were turned into short dresses, and Manish Arora designed garish Hindu "God printed T shirts"[45] for both locals and global tourists. British, Asian and American designers also incorporated ethnic chic cloth such as khadi, paisley, silk or Indonesian Batik[46] into Western inspired clothing patterns such as shirts and blouses featuring traditional embroidery. These clothings were worn not only by the immigrant Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Indian diaspora in Britain, but also by many non-Indian women.[47]

1970s revival

Casual chic

Young woman wearing a spaghetti strap top, a silver necklace, low ponytail and straight-leg jeans, circa 1999.

Men's fashion

Early 1990s (1990-92)

Casual clothing

Grunge look

Grunge-style flannel shirt and curtained hair, 1993

Mid 1990s (1993-96)

Cool Britannia and '70s revival

Trio in 1995 wearing neutral-colored tops and relaxed-fit, slim-leg pants and jeans.
  • Around 1995/1996, 1960s mod clothing and longer hair were popular in Britain, Canada, and the US due to the success of Britpop. Men wore Aloha shirts,[68] brown leather jackets, velvet blazers, paisley shirts, throwback pullover baseball jerseys, and graphic-print T-shirts (often featuring dragons, athletic logos or numbers). Real fur went out of fashion and fake fur became the standard.[26]
  • The 1970s became a dominant theme for inspiration on men's apparel in 1996. Among these clothing styles were coats with fur- or faux fur-trimmings, jackets with bold shoulders and wide lapels, and boot-cut slacks.[27] This continued into the 2000s (decade). Casual clothes such as trousers, sweaters, and denim jackets were worn with shirts made of satin, PVC, and terry cloth. Both pastel colors and bold patterns were popular and successfully replaced black.[25]
  • Desirable accessories during the mid-1990s included loafers, desert boots, chelsea boots, gold jewellery, boat shoes, chunky digital watches, solid colored ties, shoulder bags, and black/neon colored high-top sneakers replaced combat boots.[26]

Modern preppy

Hip-Hop

Late 1990s (1997-99)

African fashion

Rave culture and streetwear

Trinidadian men wearing typical late 90s fashions, 1997.
  • By the late 1990s, the grunge look became unfashionable. The emergence of the rave subculture had sparked a revival of interest in more stylish clothes, with name brand designers such as Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren making a comeback.[18] In Europe, jeans were more popular than ever before.[58] Color started returning by 1997, with colors such as plum, charcoal, olive, and wine coming into.[52] Colors continued to evolve from there until the return of bright colors by 1999,[83] with shades such as "camillia rose", "blazing orange", "whisper pink", "hot coral", and a light-grayish blue called "wind chime" coming into style.[53]
  • Young men favored preppy brands like Old Navy and Abercrombie & Fitch. Sportswear such as casual jackets, T-shirts, sweaters, and tennis shoes became more acceptable to wear in public during the late 1990s, even to the point of the clothes being considered fashionable. Other popular trends included hoodies, jean shorts,[18] khaki cargo pants,[58] baggy basketball shorts, chinos,[58] tracksuits and black bomber jackets with orange linings. This continued into the 2000s (decade).
  • Much of men's fashion in 1997 was inspired by the 1996 film Swingers,[52] leading to the popularization of the "dressy casual" look. Such apparel included blazers or leather jackets and bowling shirts in either a variety of prints or a solid color, and loose-fitting flat-front khaki chinos or jeans. Around this time it became fashionable to leave shirts untucked.

Business wear

  • In Europe, single-breasted three and four button notch lapel suits in grey or navy blue, together with leather jackets based on the same cut as blazers, began to replace the 1980s power suits. The wide neckties of the early 1990s remained the norm, but the colors became darker and stripes and patterns were less common. Tweed cloth and houndstooth sportcoats went out of fashion due to their association with older men.[84] Dress shoes (usually in black) included chelsea boots with rounded or square toes, wingtips, and monkstraps.[52]
  • In America, an increasing number of men began to dress smart-casual and business casual, a trend kickstarted by Bill Gates of Microsoft.[85] At more formal events such as weddings or proms, men often wear boxy three[86] or four button, single-breasted suits with a brightly colored tie and an often matching dress shirt. Another trend was to wear black shirts, black ties, and black suits.[56] Black leather reefer jackets and trenchcoats were also fashionable in the late 1990s.[87]

Youth fashion

General trends

  • The dominant youth clothing fad at the beginning of the 1990s was fluorescent clothing in blue, green, orange, pink, and yellow. Hoop earrings were also a popular accessory for teenage girls and women in the first years of the 1990s. Plaid shirts were also popular. Popular colors for girls included coral, hot pink, bright lime green, and turquoise. In Britain and the US, girls wore oversized tee shirts, sweat shirts, turtleneck sweaters, slouch socks worn over sweatpants or leggings, black or white lace trimmed bike shorts with babydoll dresses, belts worn with dresses, Dress shorts worn with tights and ballet flats or sometimes with slouch socks over the tights and Keds, tights with slouch socks and Keds, sweaters, crew neck T-shirts, ballet flats, Keds, Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars, boat shoes, shortalls worn in summer with ballet flats or Keds, leotards and pantywaist tops worn with jeans or skirts, colored jeans especially in medium and dark green, red, and purple, long sleeved T-shirts, and athletic shorts such as the Nike Tempo. Boys wore soccer shorts, jean jackets, tartan shirts, tapered acid wash jeans, colored jeans in medium and dark green, red, and purple colors sweatpants, and single or double stripe athletic socks worn with everything from shorts to rolled jeans and khakis. In the Southern Suburbs of Chicago during the late 1980s and early 1990s, Z Cavericci pants and IOU sweatshirts were worn by members of the middle/upper-middle class.
  • For much of the 1990s, particularly the middle years, teenage boys and girls bought and wore very basic clothes, such as overalls, flannel shirts, and backpacks. Popular stores selling these items included Gap and Urban Outfitters.[25] In the late 1990s, American teenage girls imitated the look of British girl group All Saints, which consisted of baggy jeans, T-shirts, sweatshirts, tanktops, and trainers,[88] as well as cargo pants, camouflage prints, and crop tops.[89]
  • For younger children, the mid-late 1990s was the Golden Age of Disney films with T-shirts and sweaters featuring characters like Simba, Mickey Mouse, Aladdin, and Winnie the Pooh. Tartan trousers, striped shirts, long sleeved polo shirts, Champion (sportswear) crew neck sweatshirts worn over a turtleneck, colored jeans in medium and dark green, red, and purple colors, athletic shorts especially soccer shorts, slouch socks and sweaters were worn by young boys and girls in the UK and the US. Blue denim and railroad stripe overalls and shortalls were also popular for females, as seen on television and commercials throughout the decade, and for teenagers, some who would leave either strap hanging loose. A common outfit for all girls, especially tweens and teens, was to wear a skirt or dress shorts with tights underneath and sometimes slouch socks, baby doll dress or short dress with black opaque tights, white slouch socks and Keds, boat shoes, or Converse shoes or an oversized tee, sweatshirt or sweater over leggings with slouch socks and Keds. The Bangs hairstyle and side, high side, or high regular ponytails with scrunchies and headband were popular with girls of all ages and college girls.

Grunge

  • The new wave and heavy metal fashion of the 1980s lasted until early 1992, when Grunge and hip hop fashion took over in popularity.[90] By the mid-1990s the grunge style had gone mainstream in Britain and the US, resulting in a decline in bright colors from 1995 until the late 2000s (decade), and was dominated by tartan flannel shirts, stonewashed blue jeans, and dark colors like maroon, forest green, indigo, brown, white and black.
  • Grunge fashion remained popular among the British skater subculture until the late 1990s as the hard-wearing, loose-fitting clothing was cheap and provided good protection.[91] Members of the subculture were nicknamed grebos or moshers and included those who did not skate.
Polo shirt with popped collar, 1999

Hip-Hop

Britpop

Example of late 1990s Goth fashion.

Psychobilly and punk

Preppy

1990s beauty trends

Hairstyles

Women's hairstyles

Monica Lewinsky in 1997 sporting volumized hair and bangs.

Women's hair in the early 1990s continued in the big, curly style of the 1980s.

The pixie cut and Rachel haircut, based on the hairstyles of Jennifer Aniston in Friends and Marlo Thomas in That Girl, were popular in America from 1995 onwards.[99] Around the same time red hair also became a desirable color for women, as well as feathered bangs,[26] and mini hair-buns.[100] From 1995 onwards, dark-haired women tended to dye their hair a lighter color with blonde highlights (popularized by Jennifer Aniston) until about 2008.

In the late 1990s, the Bob cut was well-desired, popularized and rejuvenated by Victoria Beckham of the Spice Girls. This late 90s-style bob cut featured a center, side, or zig-zag parting, as opposed to the thick bangs of the early 1990s. The Farrah Fawcett hairstyle made a comeback in 1997, with highlights going hand-in-hand with this revival.[101] Other late 1990s haircuts included "Felicity curls" (popularized by Keri Russell in the hit TV show Felicity, the Fishtail Half-Up, and pigtails,[100] as well as the continuation of mid 1990s hairdos.

Men's hairstyles

Young man in 1995 sporting an earring and a short undercut hairstyle.
A surfer with bleached blond dreadlocks, camouflage pants and military surplus boots, 1994.

The 1990s generally saw the continued popularity of longer hair on men. In the early 1990s, curtained hair and small ponytails were popular among yuppies. Other trends included Flattops, Hi-top fades, and cornrows.[102]

In the mid 1990s, men's hairstyle trends went in several different directions. Younger men who were more amenable had adopted the Caesar cut,[103] either natural or dyed. This style was popularized by George Clooney[104] on the hit TV show ER in season two, which premiered in mid 1995. More rebellious young men went for longer, unkempt "grunge" hair,[102] often with a center parting. The curtained hairstyle was at its peak in popularity, and sideburns went out of style.[105] Meanwhile, most professional men over 30 had conservative 1950s style bouffant haircuts or the Caesar cut.[102]

By 1997, it was considered unstylish and unattractive for men and boys to have longer hair (with the exception of celebrities like Johnny Depp and Brad Pitt around 1999), and as a result short hair completely took over. From 1997 onwards, aside from curtained hair (which was popular throughout the decade), spiky hair,[102] bleached hair,[102] crew cuts, and variants of the quiff became popular among younger men. Dark haired men dyed their spikes blonde or added wavy blonde streaks, a trend which continued into the early 2000s (decade). Variants of the surfer hair was popular among rock musicians during that time period. For African-American men, the cornrows (popularized by former NBA player Allen Iverson) and buzz cut were a popular trend that continued into the early 2000s.

Children's and teenager's hairstyles

For teenage boys longer hair was popular in the early to mid-1990s, including collar-length curtained hair, shaggy surfer hair popular among some Britpop fans, and dreadlocks. During the mid-1990s, the much-ridiculed bowl cut became a fad among skaters, while hip-hop fans wore a variant of the flattop known as the Hi-top fade. In the late 1990s, hair was usually buzzed very short for an athletic look, although a few grunge fans grew their hair long in reaction to this.

For teenage girls and younger children, hair was worn long with heavily teased bangs called "mall bangs" which were long fringes covering the forehead. Alice bands, Headbands and scrunchies of various styles and colors (especially red, navy blue polka dot, plaid and neon) were popular with girls throughout the early and mid 1990s, and they frequently wore them with twin pigtails, or high ponytails and bangs.

Makeup and cosmetic trends

Darker shade of lipstick seemed popular amongst women in the 90s. The trend continued until the early 2000s. (Madonna, 1990)[106]

Women's makeup in the early 1990s primarily consisted of dark red lipstick and neutral eyes.[107] Around 1992 the "grunge look" came in to style among younger women and the look was based on dark red lipstick and smudged eyeliner and eyeshadow. Both styles of makeup continued into 1994,[108] but went out of style the next year.

The trends in makeup shifted in the mid 1990s. In 1995, nude shades became desirable and women had a broader color palette in brown. Another makeup trend that emerged was matte lipsticks, with deep shades of red and dark wine colors worn as part of night makeup.[109] Blue-frosted eye shadow became fashionable,[26] and was eventually integrated into the Y2K makeup of the late 1990s/early 2000s (decade). Gothic makeup had broken into the mainstream, having been made up of vamp lipstick (or even black lipstick), heavy mascara and eyeliner, often purple-tinted eye shadow (or else very dark blue), and extremely pale foundation. The Gothic makeup remained relevant in the later years of the decade.

By 1997, glittery, sparkling makeup had come into style.[110] This was called "Y2K makeup", consisting of facial glitter and lip gloss. Blue-frosted eye shadow remained a staple of late 1990s makeup, although silver was ideal look. Dark eyeliner was considered bodacious. Pale, shiny lips became desirable, as lip gloss largely replaced lipstick.[107] An alternative for those who did not like metallics were purples and browns.[110] Goth makeup and Y2K makeup continued into the early 2000s.

Gallery

A selection of images related to the period.

See also

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