1990's
Fashion of the 1990s has been known as “The decade fashion has forgotten.” Australians could choose from a diverse range of clothing trends, most of which were a reaction against materialism of the 1980s. In particular, young people got inspiration from a variety of clothing tends, rather than following one particular ‘look.’
The early 1990s saw a continuation of 1980s fashion, women wore denim button down shirts, neon colours, oversized sweaters, t-shirts, sweatshirts, baby doll dresses, trench coats lined with fake fur and black leather jackets. Matching jeans and denim jackets began to be made in darker shades rather than the acid washed ones. From 1991 onwards, many women wore tight-fitting trousers with elastic boot-straps (leggings), drainpipe jeans, coloured tights, bike shorts and tartan shirts. Men would go for the grunge look, Modern preppy, Cool Britannia, hip hop, rave culture and street wear and business wear.
British influence came from an English model Kate Moss, who rose to face in the early 90s as part of the heroin chic fashion trend. She was known for her “waif” figure and a role in size zero fashion. She brought the grungy fashion trend to the fashion industry that eventually spread around Australia. Kate’s influence on the fashion world is unmatchable. While redefining the 90s fashion throughout the world. Kate introduced the world to Calvin Klein.
The influences from the USA came from the band Nirvana. Nirvana was an American rock band formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in 1987. They gained their drummer Dave Grohl in 1990. Nirvana was said to be one of the most influential bands of the 90's along with Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Radiohead, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and many others. Nirvana had a massive influence to the way people dressed as they helped the grunge look come into fashion. Kurt Cobain influenced the masses of youth in the 90’s to adopt the grunge/alternative lifestyle.
The early 1990s saw a continuation of 1980s fashion, women wore denim button down shirts, neon colours, oversized sweaters, t-shirts, sweatshirts, baby doll dresses, trench coats lined with fake fur and black leather jackets. Matching jeans and denim jackets began to be made in darker shades rather than the acid washed ones. From 1991 onwards, many women wore tight-fitting trousers with elastic boot-straps (leggings), drainpipe jeans, coloured tights, bike shorts and tartan shirts. Men would go for the grunge look, Modern preppy, Cool Britannia, hip hop, rave culture and street wear and business wear.
British influence came from an English model Kate Moss, who rose to face in the early 90s as part of the heroin chic fashion trend. She was known for her “waif” figure and a role in size zero fashion. She brought the grungy fashion trend to the fashion industry that eventually spread around Australia. Kate’s influence on the fashion world is unmatchable. While redefining the 90s fashion throughout the world. Kate introduced the world to Calvin Klein.
The influences from the USA came from the band Nirvana. Nirvana was an American rock band formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in 1987. They gained their drummer Dave Grohl in 1990. Nirvana was said to be one of the most influential bands of the 90's along with Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Radiohead, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and many others. Nirvana had a massive influence to the way people dressed as they helped the grunge look come into fashion. Kurt Cobain influenced the masses of youth in the 90’s to adopt the grunge/alternative lifestyle.
The ad below is an example of a Kate Moss advertisement for Calvin Klein from the 1990's.