Come As You Are - Fashion Trends From The 1990s ~ VFG Fashion Parade for the week of May 30th

The 1990s saw a wide array of fashion trends starting with bright colors and bold patterns carried over from the 1980s which evolved with the popularity of the hip hop culture into baggy pants and over-sized shirts in a rainbow of neon hues. In sharp contrast the emergence of alternative rock music brought with it what is arguably the fashion trend most synonymous with the 1990s, grunge, consisting of drab colors, ripped jeans, over-sized sweaters and flannel shirts, combat boots and band t-shirts. In the mid-late 1990s, in yet another twist of the fashion of this era, form fitting dresses, blazers for men and women and tailored skirts were the wardrobe must haves. Finishing out this whirlwind fashion decade preppy style made an appearance, school girl ensembles for the ladies and sweaters and khakis for the gents.

This week's parade is certain to be eclectic as our members share their examples of 1990s clothing, shoes and accessories for sale.

 

Charcoal Gray Wool Jersey Fit and Flare Dress - Lg


Open Scallop Hip Belt - Goldtone - Med/Lg


Clacton & Frinton Men's Brown/Black/Cream Rayon Shirt - XL

 

1990s Kolorway hand-painted cotton sweater with Beverly Hills shopping scene, includes designer names Armani, Chanel, Versace and Valentino, plus names of streets

 

Moschino cheap and chic tank dress with cutouts


1990s Novelty coffee print dress, I could totally see this on Monica from 'Friends'!


1990s Betsey Johnson novelty print pin up girls slip dress


Here's a blog post from member Fuzzy Lizzie about this very dress!
https://thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2014/06/21/betsey-johnson-meets-the-spring-maid/

 

Giorgio Armani 1990s long jacket gilet set size XS


Fendi 90s mini skirt suit sailor stripe white cotton pique size XS


Betsey Johnson 90s slip dress retro sundress embroidery size XS 32 bust 26 waist


Late 80s early 90s ladies tuxedo jacket purple Pendleton wool XS to S


Late 80s early 90s Paris NYC motif leather shoulder bag Sharif USA

 

90s backless mini dress


90s color block beaded lambswool angora sweater


90s rayon floral grunge dress


90s Geoffrey Beene Coogi style sweater for men


90s men's leopard print silk shirt


Jen

 

1990s Escada Signature "E" chunky cork sandals

 

Caesars Palace gold medallion necklace

 

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(Yasmin photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, May 1990)

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These bring back memories