A blast from the past: how 90’s trends are making a comeback decades later

Isabella Petruccione, A & E Editor

When perusing popular stores, it is not hard to come across clothing, shoes, and jewelry boasting heavy 90’s influences. With styles ranging from choker necklaces to Levi-inspired mom jeans, 2016 fashion is nothing short of a blast from the past. Even though some were not alive during the original punk wave of 90’s fashion, it is not difficult to take part in nostalgic trends the era put forward. Here are a few groundbreaking 90’s trends that have withstood the test of time and made a bold comeback over 20 years later.

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Scrunchies

Doing double duty as a wrist accessory and a functional hair tie, scrunchies are making a massive comeback. Scrunchies are a throwback fashion statement utilized by adults and teens alike, showing support for the return of 90’s culture. Popular brands like Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, and Brandy Melville contribute to this trend by selling authentic scrunchies in many sizes and colors – all catering to one’s liking.

Crop Tops

A trend frowned upon by school dress code but adored by many teens: crop tops have made a resurgence over the past few years. They have remained so popular that it is often difficult to find shirts that do not show off one’s midriff. Brands like Forever 21, PacSun, and American Apparel boast a wide variety of crop tops in any style a
nd color one could imagine.

Chokers

Brought into mainstream fashion in the 90’s, choker necklaces are one of the biggest trends of 2016, being a staple piece in teen and young adult wardrobes. With origins in stretchy tattoo-style chokers, the fad has branched out into beaded, velvet, lace, and bedazzled ones, catering to any wardrobe.


Levi Mom Jeans

Once a fashion standard has now become a fashion statement; Mom Jeans are a new kind of modernistic cool. With vintage jeans running for outrageous prices, it is not difficult to prove the comeback of high-waisted 90’s style. Brands like Urban Outfitters, Nasty Gal, and ASOS carry an extensive collection of jeans with heavy 90’s inspo.

Doc Marten’s Combat Boots

This 90’s punk staple has made a drastic return in recent years. The beloved brand has been sporting the same boot styles for over 50 years, supplying decades of shoppers with stylish shoes for as long as anyone can remember. In recent years, the brand began carrying their iconic boots crafted out of vegan leather, an animal-friendly alternative to original Doc’s.

Whether you were alive for the original set of 90’s trends or not, it is basically impossible to escape them even 20 years later. Almost every teen brand displays obvious 90’s influence, and no one is complaining about it.