We all know that - for the most part – fashion design and trends seem to repeat themselves. But when I stumbled upon this editorial from September 1999… I found it pretty amusing at how many of these styles have re-emerged lately… for better or for worse!
Yes, the styling has evolved (thank goodness!) but the trends are definitely there. What’s your favorite comeback, and what’s the one you could do without? I’m trying to think of the trends I was wearing in 1999 myself… and I’m guessing since it was college, there were way more jeans and t-shirts than sparkles and velvet! What about you?
*images by steven meisel for vogue via here
wow — you’re so right!! i’m sure part of that is the brilliance that is steven meisel, too
Fancy {No}Pants
I am loving the velvet and the mixed patterns that are out now. In 1999 I was wearing more jeans and vintage dresses, so I missed all the trends at that time
Xx
Callie
That’s great! I’m looking for the perfect velvet something for the holidays…cozy and elegant at the same time!
http://www.anna-bird.com
This is hilarious… I graduated highschool in ’99 and remember all of these trends. I am happy that fairisle sweaters are making a comeback… have always loved them!
Does anyone remember the jeans that were too big around your waist so you’d cinch them up with a belt and they pooched out the back? Maybe this was just a Scottsdale thing but man – I’m glad that’s over!
Love the styling in those photos! In 1999 I had this really great tailored burgundy velvet blazer I wore to jazz up my jeans and t-shirts. Wish I still had it now!
loveeee the trend inspiration!
xx
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i actually like the styling! crazy how these shots are from 13 years ago.
confession: velvet is a year round obsession of mine. but a new love is the resurgence of oxblood. definitely feeling that.
i’ve begun to be velvet obsessed lately myself
not my personal “look” but I adore the dramatic romance of all that velvet !
Not Going Out Like That
My daughter is going through my closet as I write this….. franki
I LOVE velvet – the texture, feel and look is so luxe! Happy to see it’s back in b/c I will rock that look!
Meredith
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Funny thing isthat lately i have been watching some Seinfeld box sets and just thinking “damn,Elaine is quite in trend for nowadays”
But just like you,i was in college,so I lived in jeans and tshirts and a lot less sparkle…but i did use turtle necks and some velvet when the weather allowed me to (i mean allowed me, because at that time i lived in Rio
xx,
A.
Yup, these pictures are still current, crazy that there over 10 years ago