Monday, November 2, 2009

Key Styles/Designs for Sportswear in the 1990s

  • 1990s marked the point when sportswear became everday clothing; major fashion trend of the '90s
  • Popular Sports Brands: Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Tommy Hilfiger
  • Nike: Endorsed by Michael Jordon and known for Nike Air Jordans
  • Adidas: Endorsed by David Beckham and known for windbrakers and hip-hop styles
  • Tommy Hilfiger: Polos and Tiger Woods-inspired preppy sportswear
  • Starter Jackets
  • Sports Team Jerseys
  • Basketball Shorts
  • Lycra and Spandex Fibers: Improved the stretch and comfort of work-out garments for women and men
  • Fubu: Hip-Hip-Inspired Sportswear

Key Styles/Designs for Women, Men, and Children's Apparel in the 1990s

Click on the following link to view images of 1990s fashion trends from Life.com:
Fashion Trends of the 90's

Women:

  • Preppy "Clueless" Look: Plaid, Knee High Tights, Faux Fur
  • Denim Overalls
  • Mod "Spice Girls" Look: Platform Shoes, Mini-Skirts
  • "Hip-Hop" Look" Neon Baggy Jeans and Oversized T-Shirts
  • Chunky Shoes: Doc Martens, Platform Sneakers
  • Office Wear Goes Casual
  • Oversized Blazer (without '80s shoulder pads)
  • Bell-Bottoms
  • Lycra Mini-Skirts
  • Cropped Shirts
  • Low-Waisted Jeans
  • Acid Wash Jeans
  • Bandanas
  • Choker Necklaces
  • Babydoll Tops
  • Scunchies
  • High-Waisted Jeans
  • Petticoat Dresses
  • Black Leather
  • Camo/Army Print

Men:

  • "Grunge" Look: Flannel Shirts, Loose-Fitted Clothing, Converse, Combat Boots
  • Starter Jackets
  • Parachute Pants (MC Hammer Pants)
  • "Hip-Hop" Look: Neon Baggy Clothes and Backward Baseball Caps
  • "Gangsta Rap" Look: Hooded Sweatshirts, Extremely Baggy Jeans
  • Boot-Cut Jeans
  • "Preppy" Look: Sweater Vests, Cargo Pants, Tommy Hilfiger Polos, Doc Martens
  • Simple Work Wear (compared to '80s formal 3-piece suits)

Children:

  • Scrunchies
  • Stirrup Leggings
  • Bright Neon Colors/Oversize T-Shirts
  • Jelly Shoes
  • Doc Martens
  • Denim Overalls
  • Fanny Packs
  • "Spice Girls" Look: Bell-Bottoms, Platform Sneakers, etc.
  • Bandanas

Sources:

www.skwirk.com.au

www.wwd.com

www.life.com

http://vidcat.com

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