A some of you may remember, the 90’s was the prime time for the trend that was Streetwear. It was a time when music truly set the scene and social constructs were being broken to allow for more self-expression. People loved to wear hoodies, sneakers and t-shirts with unique designs.
Let’s not forget the iconic 90s jean style fueled by Hip-hop and skater-inspired baggy jeans were everywhere in the 90s. But, at the beginning of the 21st century, the streetwear frenzy started to die down. People turned to new styles and other trends.
It was just a temporary break for streetwear. The fashion style is now back in.
Read on to find out how streetwear is making a comeback.
1990’s streetwear style in the 2020’s
Here are some of the ways that 90s streetwear is making a comeback in the 2020’s.
Baggy pants
Baggy pants are a staple of 90s and 2020s streetwear style.
In the 90s, baggy jeans were the most popular types of pants. That’s because there was a real denim frenzy at the time. But, at the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter if you wear jeans or pants made of another material.
If you want to recreate the 90s streetwear style, all that matters is that your pants look baggy. If they look like they could be worn by skaters and hip-hop artists, you’re good.
T-shirts with unique graphics
Colorful graphic tees were super popular in the 90s. Here are some of the most popular graphics found in 90s streetwear. Tees with fun graphics are making a comeback this decade. But with a twist.
Instead of very colorful t-shirts, modern streetwear tees are white and minimalistic. Some of them have small colorful logos but are not overly colorful.
Most modern graphic tees tend to be white or black with a minimalistic logo or graphic. Most clothing brands sell these types of t-shirts which contributes to the growth of streetwear style.
These types of tees are very common, affordable, comfortable and versatile. Chances are you already have a 90s-inspired tee in your closet. If you are tired of seeing the same tees and want a unique t-shirt, you can make your own! There are many companies and services that offer personalized and customizable t-shirts.
So, why not make your t-shirt extra special by asking a close friend to draw your tee’s graphic? Or why not create a logo yourself? You can then have that logo or graphic printed out on a t-shirt. This will not only make your t-shirt unique but also more meaningful for you.
Cardigans
Cardigans are making a big comeback, especially in women’s fashion. In the 90s, cardigans were mostly worn over the shoulders and paired with a slip dress or spaghetti strap dress, other popular streetwear items.
During that time, men and women also started to wear cardigans with nothing underneath. They would wear them slightly unbuttoned to show off some skin.
Salma Hayek helped popularize this specific trend when she wore a mostly unbuttoned cardigan at the 1997 Oscars. Her iconic outfit continues to be a source of inspiration in the streetwear world.
Hoodies
Hoodies have been popular for a while now. We could even argue that they were popular back in the 2010s. Despite having been popular for years now, hoodies are still in. Gen Z loves them. Many Millennials still wear them, and Generation Alpha will most likely wear some too in a few years.
Hoodies are beloved clothing items because they are extremely comfortable. And who doesn’t love comfort? Just like t-shirts, they can also come with graphics and logos. Those who are serious about their streetwear style usually buy hoodies with 90s-inspired graphics on them. Like with tees, you can also choose to customize your own hoodie if you want a unique and completely original design.
Final thoughts
These are a few of the iconic 90s streetwear items that are making a comeback this decade. So, put on your baggiest pants and your graphic tee to follow this trend.
