REVISITING THE 90S

The 90s was the era when music and pop culture was the talk of the town. All the famous music bands influenced the fashion trends majorly. Grunge looks had started becoming popular, leaving behind the flashy and elaborate fashion trends of the 80s. Minimalistic yet chic looks were preferred by people in the early 90s due to which pieces like chunky sneakers, denim and hoodies came into existence and started getting trendy. A few of the 90s fashion trends have slowly been making a comeback.

Biker Shorts: In the 90s, from Madonna to Princess Diana, everyone was following the biker shorts trend. Now that the trend is back, women have been pairing it up with blazers, waist pouches, oversized t-shirts and sneakers. It has got to be one of the most comfortable trends of the 90s that has made a comeback.

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Chains: Long silver and golden chained waist belts have been revived off late. Chains have made a comeback, not only in the form of waist belts but also neckpieces, sunglasses and mask holders as well as crossbody bag belts. Chain belts along with a pair of baggy pants and sneakers are the go-to chic outfit in the current times.

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Baggy Jeans: High-waisted baggy jeans, also known as ‘mom jeans’ were super fashionable back in the 90s. From Hollywood to Bollywood, all models and actresses were setting major fashion goals in these pairs of jeans. In 2020, women are seeing pairing these jeans with cropped tops, crossbody bags and chunky sneakers.

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Animal Prints: Snakeskin print, leopard prints and zebra prints scream the 1990s out loud! Surprisingly, leopard prints are huge this 2020. These prints are seen on a lot of bags of brands like Aldo and Zara. Satin slip-on dresses of animal prints are also going viral this year.

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Corset tops: 90s were known for women wearing corset tops with flared skirts and trousers. Squared necklines and well-fitted tops were in trend. Currently, this look is opted by very few as women these days like to go for more of the bustier-top trends, which is also inspired by the corset tops.

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Fashion trends are very nostalgic and brands often keep revisiting the fashion trends of the previous decades. The current generation has been highly appreciative and experimental when it comes to old school and vintage fashion which is why all the trends of the 90s are gradually coming back in style. To add a few more to the list, kitten heels, Adidas sliders, leather jackets, denim overalls and flannel shirts have also been very popular in 2020.

Fashion Trends in COVID’19

Bill Cunningham once said ‘Fashion is the armour to survive the reality of everyday life.’ There goes a lot of imagination, time, effort and artistry behind the making of one garment. The coronavirus has given a rise to a whole new world which requires us to adjust to a set of new lifestyle as well as fashion rules. Every person’s behaviour towards fashion has taken a backseat and seen a drastic change due to COVID’19. People have been settling for more casual, comfortable looks with a pop of creativity and style on the masks.

6 fashion trends that have emerged during COVID’19:

• Creative Face Masks: 2020 has been all about protecting ourselves from the deadly coronavirus. Ever since the doctors have declared that wearing a mask is mandatory, every designer has started producing fancy, durable, reusable and quirky masks. Currently, face masks in different materials, patterns and colours, masks with chains as well as embroidered face masks for brides have been the latest addition to fashion

• Flip-flops: In the quarantine season, majority of the women prefer and prioritize comfort over style. Flip flops, sliders and mules are the most comfortable go-to footwear this season compared to painful and chunky high heels or boots. Contrastingly, women who like heels have plumped for kitten heels. Kitten heels have really tiny heels which make it extremely comfortable to wear all day.

• Scarves: The pandemic has made everyone think out of the box and get creative with every piece of clothing. Hands down, scarves as tops have been the biggest trend of the year. A lot of fashion influencers and models have opted for this new DIY trend and it is all over social media. Scarves as face masks have also been popular currently.

• Vintage clothing: Fashion visits the previous styles time and again which is why the styles from the ’70s and ’80s have been trending currently. Women have been experimenting with a lot of flare denim, squared necklines, puffy-sleeved tops and corset tops. On the other hand, men have been opting back to the style of ’90s which includes tracksuits, polo neck t-shirts, patch-work shirts and oversized blazers.

• Tie-Dye: Men and women across the globe have been obsessing over tie-dyed pair of jeans, sweatpants and t-shirts. The tie-dye DIY clothing challenge was a major trend on various social media platforms like Instagram.

• Crossbody Bags: Crossbody bags with a short strap and a few compartments have been the latest style for men. It makes a very casual attire look classy and is also very practical for men to keep their belongings.

With the entire world working from home, everyone’s priority is mainly comfort clothing. Athleisure

wear is now not only our workout wear but also office wear, market outfit and loungewear. Minimalism and sustainability in fashion is the goal for a lot of people this year. Investing in basic items of clothing and accessories is what people prefer in the current times. Glitter, glamour and high-end fashion have taken a major setback in 2020.