The 70s are back in fashion
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I went to a small gig last night and it struck me how many of the younger people were wearing "vintage" 70s clothes. Not the full polyester yet, but tshirts of that era and 501s with the knees suitably ripped. Lots of 70s style basic trainers too.
The secondhand clothes shops in Leeds seem to be doing quite well. Jeans and tops £10-20 instead of £30+ new, as well a Primark.
I wonder whether the popularity of the revamped Mini also ties into this. Plus the increasing interest in vinyl records.
Many had fairly modern phones, snapchat and instagram being favoured, so they are willing to spend (or be gifted) higher value items.
I just hope ProgRock doesn't make a comeback.
The secondhand clothes shops in Leeds seem to be doing quite well. Jeans and tops £10-20 instead of £30+ new, as well a Primark.
I wonder whether the popularity of the revamped Mini also ties into this. Plus the increasing interest in vinyl records.
Many had fairly modern phones, snapchat and instagram being favoured, so they are willing to spend (or be gifted) higher value items.
I just hope ProgRock doesn't make a comeback.
ambuletz said:
hmm, I'm gonna disagree with you on that one. 90s fashion is still very much in.
grunge look
nike air max 97
the champion brand has had a huge revival.
Is there such a thing as 90s fashion? As far as I can tell the 80s were the last decade with any identifiable character. grunge look
nike air max 97
the champion brand has had a huge revival.
I was watching a bunch of mid/late 90s music vids the other day. You could put them out today and no one would notice any difference. We seem to have given up on having distinctive periods.
A Suede video from 1995 is largely indistinguishable from today. Imagine watching something in 1978 that dated from 1955. You'd wonder if they were the same species as you.
Edited by bloomen on Sunday 27th May 13:39
I certainly don't remember ripped jeans in the 70s. What were popular were flared jeans, suitably frayed at the bottom (which happened naturally as they dragged on the ground).
This clip to me screams 1970s -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt2PnfdqzTg
This clip to me screams 1970s -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt2PnfdqzTg
cootuk said:
I just hope ProgRock doesn't make a comeback.
Really?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4VTwWz2tj4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2AWFbMiRTQ
Ripped 501s were 1991 or so, as people in general were kinda getting bored with 501s and moving on to the epitome of taste that was Madchester baggy trackies and flares (again, and mostly girls). Yes, I KNOW many of you have worn 501s since, I'm sure it isn't news that you weren't a dedicated follower of fashion.
Around here, most 501-alikes seem to be worn by girls who think they have "sturdy" legs. Sadly not by the girls who really are built like the Queen Mary.
Around here, most 501-alikes seem to be worn by girls who think they have "sturdy" legs. Sadly not by the girls who really are built like the Queen Mary.
ambuletz said:
Resolutionary said:
I thought everyone knew about hipsters by now?
That trend reached saturation years ago. It's over. you're at least 2 years late.bloomen said:
Is there such a thing as 90s fashion? As far as I can tell the 80s were the last decade with any identifiable character.
I was watching a bunch of mid/late 90s music vids the other day. You could put them out today and no one would notice any difference. We seem to have given up on having distinctive periods.
A Suede video from 1995 is largely indistinguishable from today. Imagine watching something in 1978 that dated from 1955. You'd wonder if they were the same species as you.
90s fashion can be easily distinguished from that of today.I was watching a bunch of mid/late 90s music vids the other day. You could put them out today and no one would notice any difference. We seem to have given up on having distinctive periods.
A Suede video from 1995 is largely indistinguishable from today. Imagine watching something in 1978 that dated from 1955. You'd wonder if they were the same species as you.
Edited by bloomen on Sunday 27th May 13:39
The above is just one of the first images that came up from a Google Images search for 90s fashion, and is by no means particularly egregious!
- oversized shirts
- bright colours
- double denim
- chunky white trainers
See also dungarees, huge logos.
iphonedyou said:
90s fashion can be easily distinguished from that of today.
See also dungarees, huge logos.
I certainly didn't know anyone who dressed that cheesily. I still have plenty of '90s' clothes. If I stuck them on and walked down the street I'd look exactly the same as everyone else. See also dungarees, huge logos.
If I went full 70s I'd either be gobbed on or someone would attempt to buy my attire.
cootuk said:
I just hope ProgRock doesn't make a comeback.
to latehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6-yYxIuxE4
5 minutes? Amateurs 
I must admit I see far fewer Brian Blessed / tramp beards around the metropolis of Leeds now. I guess they finally got totally fed up and decided it was useless buying huge quantities of beard / moustache oil, expensive boutique artisan Albanian grooming combs and the like if they weren't going to use them. Better to have something to talk about with their peers I suppose. Similarly, ear grommets. Obviously there isn't a lot you can do with swathes of tattoos except save up for their gradual, expensive, and painful removal. Bouffant hair with shaved sides is still among us, but hey ho, I suppose it is progress of a kind.
Super skinny trousers seem to have relaxed slightly, but simultaneously shrunk in the wash. They claim they are made like that, but I think we know better!
I must admit I see far fewer Brian Blessed / tramp beards around the metropolis of Leeds now. I guess they finally got totally fed up and decided it was useless buying huge quantities of beard / moustache oil, expensive boutique artisan Albanian grooming combs and the like if they weren't going to use them. Better to have something to talk about with their peers I suppose. Similarly, ear grommets. Obviously there isn't a lot you can do with swathes of tattoos except save up for their gradual, expensive, and painful removal. Bouffant hair with shaved sides is still among us, but hey ho, I suppose it is progress of a kind.
Super skinny trousers seem to have relaxed slightly, but simultaneously shrunk in the wash. They claim they are made like that, but I think we know better!
Surely it depends on who you were?
Early 1990s suiting was all about oversizing from people like Armani, Paul Smith, Boss etc....
Armani...
Yet we had Comme Des Garcons who were all about slim sharp tailoring, the Sinatra look...
But the same collection had baggy trousers still, mixed with knitted polos, again from the Sinatra era..
The first half of the 90's was what many would see and think 80's I reckon.
But, you also had the Madchester look with Kickers, Baggy jeans and oversized tie dyed or striped t shirts and hoodies, with the southern lot more into the more branded versions.
The one thing that was common was everything looked too big.
We are seeing a comeback of baggie trousers again, but don't think it will truly take off, noit mainstream, as slimmer blocks just look nicer and are more flattering.
Helmut Lang, 1998.....
I reckon if that was on the catwalk today it would still look good.
Early 1990s suiting was all about oversizing from people like Armani, Paul Smith, Boss etc....
Armani...
Yet we had Comme Des Garcons who were all about slim sharp tailoring, the Sinatra look...
But the same collection had baggy trousers still, mixed with knitted polos, again from the Sinatra era..
The first half of the 90's was what many would see and think 80's I reckon.
But, you also had the Madchester look with Kickers, Baggy jeans and oversized tie dyed or striped t shirts and hoodies, with the southern lot more into the more branded versions.
The one thing that was common was everything looked too big.
We are seeing a comeback of baggie trousers again, but don't think it will truly take off, noit mainstream, as slimmer blocks just look nicer and are more flattering.
Helmut Lang, 1998.....
I reckon if that was on the catwalk today it would still look good.
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