Last season was dominated by the 1970s, with collections bursting with suede, flares and animal prints. Spring/summer 2016, however, paid tribute to a new fashionable decade, the 1990s. From Saint Laurent to Chloé, the 90s proved a rich source of inspiration, with a wealth of slip dresses, backpacks, choker-style jewellery and platforms coming to the fore. Once recognised as a humble decade for fashion, its iconic items have been given a haute makeover and are sure to be copied on the front row for Fashion Week at the end of February. Here we take a look at some of the standout 1990s-inspired wardrobe items to shop for this season.
We offer our edit of the top 1990s-inspired fashion items to wear this spring/summer 2016. One of the biggest trends for SS16, the 90s is replete with denim, pretty floral dresses, chunky platforms and backpacks – the bag of the season. Take a look at our gallery now
Burberry floral dress, €10,500
After anchoring its autumn/winter collections to the 1970s, Burberry took the SS16 collections into a different era, with the 90s as inspiration. Pretty, loose, flowing floral dresses made an appearance on many catwalks. Channel the look with this Burberry dress.
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Urban Outfitters denim jacket, €85
The 1990s was all about effortless street style with flannel skirts, granny-floral dresses and crop tops becoming wardrobe essentials. Courtney Love became a style icon for her effortless grunge aesthetic, shunning well-tailored outerwear in favour of ripped denim jackets and vintage leather ensembles
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Buccellati Collana Hawaii necklace €12,490
The 1990s brought a new wave of grunge-inspired fashion buys, including the choker. This choker-inspired necklace by Buccellati is modern spin on the 90s staple and is a great way of adding some luxury to an otherwise dressed-down aesthetic.
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Tom Ford So Vain lipstick, €47.99
The 1990s were famous for turning out some of the most famous models ever, with the likes of Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista and Kate Moss moving into the limelight. Their natural beauty was enhanced with brownish burgundy colours, in particular with their lipstick.
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Mulberry Marty backpack, €745
This season many designers showed us how to mix luxury with lowbrow, and masculine with feminine. Backpacks were seen on many catwalks, subverting the notions of gender-specific bags. This Mulberry backpack is a perfect example and a great way of incorporating a beautiful leather piece into your wardrobe while staying on trend.
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Car Shoe Vitello platforms, price on request
Team pretty floral tea dresses with vintage ripped biker jackets and chunky platforms for the ultimate 1990s look. This example by Car Shoe, adorned with white leather and heavy gold buckling, captures the look of the decade to perfection.
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Burberry printed scarf, €650
Add more print to the quintessential 90s look with Burberry’s heart-shaped printed scarf. Its deep mauve and plum hues are a great way of channelling the decade’s moody aesthetic, and it will be a timeless addition to your wardrobe.
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