Fashion trends and style in 1990’s

The 1990’s were characteristic because of the minimalist styles and the contradictory trends. The rise of grunge fashion appears in 1992, this movement includes men and women wearing flannel shirts and outdoor clothing. Thanks to Nirvana and especially to Kurt Kobain the grunge became popular.

• Silhouettes
  Leftover shoulder pads and the long line Jacket were several silhouettes that identify the decade. The trouser silhouettes included baggy hip hop look of Adidas. Pants and sportswear that were similar to general uniform were commonly used by men. Later the blue jeans became a classic within with or blue shirt.
  The classic blazer used in 1980’s still was popular for women over thirty five, and for young girls the petticoat dresses became very popular because they were feminine and distinctive. Later at mid of the decade the ultimo bra became the best hit, because of the natural look and also because actresses wore one in movies, like Julia Roberts.
  By this decade the use of accessories like mobile phones or pashminas became usual. The use of lycra was an innovation in all sense, men like women could use it. Lycra was mixed with fibers to improve and develop wearing and gather qualities of fabrics.

• Music
  Backstreet Boys - "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)"
  Madonna - "Ray Of Light"
  Britney Spears - "...Baby One More Time"
  Celine Dion - "My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic')"
  Ricky Martin - "Livin' La Vida Loca"
  Nirvana - "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

• Movies
  Titanic
  The Silence of the Lambs
  Shakespeare in Love
  American History X
  American Beauty
  Forest Gump