Uone of the most used definitions in describing the fashion system is its being cyclic, a continuous repetition of trends and aesthetics that from the past return to influence the present. In this sense, the 90s fashion – and the personalities who best embodied it – seem to exert an unparalleled charm. For Fall-Winter 2022/23, designers and brands have looked to the universe of rock he was born in grungebringing their key leaders and theirs attitude on the catwalk, revisited and updated for the contemporary.
Winona, Courtney, Gwen
Not just austere minimalism and rigorously cut garments. The nineties were synonymous with a rebellious and bold fashion, which was able to blend femininity and romanticism with leather jackets and worn denim. The image of Winona Ryder with printed T-shirt, biker jacket and ripped jeans, the most effective synthesis of 90s fashion. But it is perhaps Courtney Lovefrontwoman of the Hole and at the time partner of Kurt Cobain, to best embody the aesthetics of that period: slip dress in silk, spotted furs, fishnet stockings, combat boots, skirts and vinyl pants were her must-haves. Gwen Stefaniinstead, leader of No Doubt, she preferred crop tops, tartan skirts, sheer tops and extravagant make-up.
Winona Ryder and Courtney Love: two undisputed nineties fashion icons.
Rock and grunge for Autumn-Winter 2022/23
The queen shade is the blackthe essential fabric la skin. From Zadig & Voltaire the vinyl pants that leave the belly uncovered are worn with a crop top and a printed coat. From Trussardi And Gauchere total black and nappa leather come together in linear and feminine outfits. Fendi proposed it slip dresstransparent and sophisticated; Givenchy ripped jeans; Etro the suit with soft velvet vest, worthy of a rock star.
Rock aesthetics according to Zadig & Voltaire for AI 22/23
Among the references of this season there is also a lot grunge. A leading influence from Acne Studioswhere they paraded oversized sweaters with holes in them with an effect usedand from Marniwhere the fringed top is worn with the tartan skirt overlaid with jeans.
Holes, used effect and knitwear: grunge according to Acne Studios FW 22/23
The key pieces of 90s fashion
It is likely that many of the items needed to replicate the rock aesthetic of that decade are already in the closet. They can’t miss one leather jacketpreferably oversized, with hinges and metal details; a T-shirt, with a graphic that does not go unnoticed, choosing Anine Bing; or snug, in mesh fabric, opting for Miaou. And again, a comfortable and practical slip dress, to be worn in any temperature, like that of Ascenoand a couple of classics Levi’shigh-waisted and with some tears.
Anine Bing’s printed T-shirt
It’s also time to brush up on leather pants, velvet or tartan-print skirts. The extra touch of style? The spotted fur coat, taking an example from another nineties fashion icon, Kate Moss.
It will definitely be a season with a rock rhythm.
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