One of the most diverse eras in fashion history, the 90s was multicoloured yet minimalist. Poppy yet punky. Tight-fitting yet oversized at the same time. It was also heavily influenced by everything from film and music to sports and video games. Exaggerated nonchalance was key to the end of the millennium. Here are some of the main styles:
Grunge Look
Made popular by Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, this was akin to 70s punk with torn clothing, layered jewelry, and unruly hair. Generally dark, unconventional and edgy, it took dressing down to new depths, bottomed out with ankle-length boots (Doc Martens), converse shoes or scruffy trainers. It often featured tartan or checkered flannel shirts, relaxed-fit jeans, and a leather biker jacket, accessorised with chokers, sunglasses and a classic baseball cap or bucket hat.
Hip Hop Fashion
Popularised by rappers like Puff Daddy, Tupac and Biggie, this look mostly consisted of baggy jeans/cargo pants, oversized t-shirts/sweatshirts, athletic wear, and Timberland boots. Haircuts were often wild, the look accessorised with gold chains/jewellery and the distinctive hip hop style eyeglasses.
Often associated with affluence and Ivy League schools, the preppy style is characterized by classic silhouettes and understated colors. This usually takes the form of a button-down shirt, polos, v-neck sweaters over collared shirts, chinos/khaki pants, and loafers/canvas slip-ons, topped with the ubiquitous blazers or cardigans.
Jock Fashion
The 90s were the golden age of jock fashion - all about feeling comfortable and stylish at the same time. Jocks would wear smart clothes that showed off their muscular physique, they were always well-groomed and smelled great. The white polo golfers t-shirt featured breathable cotton fabric to keep cool, worn with blue denims and a letterman sweater and/or bomber jacket. Vaguly related was Athleisure, featuring shorts outfits, track pants, and hoodies paired with sneakers or running shoes. The perfect example of 90s athleisure fashion is the iconic image of Michael Jordan wearing his Chicago Bulls jersey and shorts with a pair of Nike Air Jordan sneakers. This look was simultaneously comfortable, practical, and fashionable, making it a hit with guys of all ages.
Beach Fashion
The 90s was a decade of big fashion statements. Men’s beach fashion was no exception. Printed half sleeved shirts and tight-fitting shorts were all the rage. And if you wanted to stand out, you accessorized with a bandana or a headband. The overall look was suave yet youthful, adventurous yet stylish. It was a look that said you were confident and ready to take on the world. Related is the the skater-boy look. Skateboarders and surfers who sought a casual look comfortable with skate and surfing made this look popular. The look consisted of baggy jeans, flannel shirts, screen-printed t-shirts, and Vans shoes.
Hairstyles
Frosted tips – involved bleaching only the very tips of the hair, which was usually cut short and spiked up vertically with wet-look gel.
Faux Hawk – involved shaving the sides of the head and leaving the hair on top longer. The top hair was then cut into a shape like a Mohawk.
Crew Cut – involved shaving the sides and back of the headshot while leaving the hair on top longer. The top hair was then cut into a shape similar to a crew cut.
Mullet – involved growing the hair long in the back and short in the front. The Mullet could be worn with or without bangs.
Bowl Cut – involved shaving the back and sides of the head short while leaving the hair on top longer. The hair on top was then cut into a bowl-like shape.
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