FMAD 1110: Fashion Fundamentals Textbook: 1990s Fashion
1990s Fashion
1990s Fashion
The following events influenced 1990s fashions. Try to think about which events you feel influenced which fashions and why.
Historic Events
• The Gulf War (Presidents Bush to Clinton)
Image Source: United States Forces in the Gulf War 1991 GLF980.jpg
• Popular music: Electronic hiphop, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Brittany Spears.
Image Source: Britney Spears
Corresponding Fashion Changes
Casual Fridays, minimalism, and informal attire were popular along with layers, grunge, and flannels. Watch the video below and think of other influences on fashion during this time. What are they and why did they make an impact?
• J. Crew, Gap, Banana Republic are popular retailers during this time. What styles did these retailers provide that made them popular during this time?
Image Source: Gap logo.svg
• Prominent fashion designers for this decade included Calvin Klein, Prada, Galliano, McQueen, Tom Ford, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Hilfiger, and Mizrahi (see video below). After watching the video below, what fashions did you notice? Why do you this designer was popular during this decade?