It’s easy to recall the early 00s through tastefully rose-tinted glasses. Today’s fashion revival of baggy jeans, cropped tops and stringy halter tops has included many of the trends we knew and loved. The beginning of the new millennium sparked an experimental period of fashion, marked by combat trousers, crimped hair and various other fashion styles.
Clothing went baggy and colorful. In the early nineties vibrant streetwear and fashions worn by hop hop artists were becoming increasingly mainstream as popularity of hip hop music grew among the suburban community, urban styles were seen everywhere. By the late 1990s hip hop style was arguably the most popular among young people.
It is also said that when the 90s began the supermodel was born. Ladies like Naomi Campbell ruled the runways and attracted the world with their good looks.
In 1990s colors shifted to a mixed bag of neutrals and subtle shades and tints.
Women had big teased hair, even bigger shoulder pads in their power dress suits and casual clothing embraced ripped jeans, crop top sweatshirts, neon bright clothing, leg warmers and head bands.Bright colored accessories like sunglasses, bangles and hoop earrings were a necessity along with their loud makeup and neon were an important part of this style. This style was obviously more popular with the younger crowd.
The colors of 1980s were vibrant and saturated, reflecting prosperous times and an upbeat mood.
More lavish styles popped up in the 80’s in order to entice buyers. Ferrari, Lamborghini and other posters were popping up on the walls of suburban teens everywhere.
“Thriller”, was the best-selling album for 37 consecutive weeks after it was released November 30, 1982.
In the 1970s colors came back down to earth, the solid earthy colors kept us balanced during shaky economic times.
The 70s was a study in contradiction: austerity and decadence, drab earth tones and campy colors, nature-loving hippiedom and high-tech futurism.
Rocky is a series of boxing films based on the eponymous, fictional character Rocky Balboa, played in each film by Sylvester Stallone, the first one being released in 1976.
As time progresses, women’s fashion continues to graduate in conformity and choices. While the fit & flare style is what’s mostly expressed throughout movies and pictures of the fifties, women also dressed “smartly,” at times, being all about good grooming and having a tailored look.
The 1950’s were glory days for full-on mid century modern designs from furnishing to light fixtures.
Fashion continued to modernize, a-line skirts that came down to the knee was paired with button up tops.
Floral patterns were popular for bedrooms, living areas and wallpapered bathrooms. Bedrooms and living rooms were decorated to be happy and inviting.
Overall the 1920’s was an era of luxurious designs. The fashion became more modernized as the women began to wear more comfortable yet beautiful clothing. With also being known as “The American Dream” era the automobile and interior designs were designed with more style and show of wealth.
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The fashions trends of the 1900’s was all about being extravagantly classy. The long skirt silhouette for both day and night gave a sense of royalty to all the women. Dressing in the the bold and sometimes neutral colors allowed them to stand out even the more with added details and designs such as the ruffles and drapes. Accessorizing with huge over the top broad brimmed hats and silky gloves.
The Victorian Era brought together multiple rich, intense shades, often from opposite sides of the color wheel. Reds were paired with greens, golds with purples, and in an interior design elaborate sculptures and paintings gave everything a luster of wealth. Popular colors included aubergine, mustard yellow, teal, plum, lavender, black, walnut and burgundy.
The Victorian Era’s first electric automobiles were really just motorized horse carriages without the horses. The design was very romantic, as most were built to hold 2-3 people.
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