Then came the insouciant ’90s, the antithesis to the ostentatious, over-the-top spandex-cladded styles of the decade before, with its barely-there dresses, unassuming band tees and relaxed denim. Psychedelic fashion accompanied psychedelic drug use from the mid-’60s, and opulent excess and logomania defined the ’80s (a knock-on effect of Reagan’s economic policies that allowed the rich to get richer and flaunt their new Rolexes). The aspirational costumes of Hollywood glamour actresses acted as a salve in a climate of scarcity and overt poverty where luxury was the look du jour (think: velvet, fur and anything that dripped in diamonds). Silhouettes that flattened busts and straightened hips were popularised, usually complemented by a short haircut – perhaps the nod to androgynous dressing that reflected the newfound independence they felt (one that had always been afforded to men).ĭuring the Great Depression, the silver screen became a welcomed escape. Want to stay ahead of the curve? Browse our Fashion vertical for the latest. In the 1920s when women in the US and UK were granted the right to vote, fashion trends rapidly evolved. Whether it be as a direct consequence of a global event (pandemic, anyone?) or through osmosis. Army pants and flip-flops? Regina George.īut for the most part, what we wear is shaped by the world around us. There are some exceptional people, or rather, icons, who influence fashion to the point of earning trademark status. Has the unpredictability of the pandemic strengthened our desire to look back rather than forward?
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