Throughout the decades, we've seen every style of pants, from bell bottoms to skinny jeans. However, in the era of Beanie Babies and Tamagotchis, straight-leg jeans were a fashion mainstay. They say trends cycle every 20-ish years, so it makes sense that we're starting to see straight-leg pants again in 2024.
While it might seem a bit of a stretch to pin such a classic and straightforward item to a specific decade, it’s clear that many brands see them as a hallmark of the '90s. For instance, Levi’s and Madewell have both embraced this retro revival with their own "' " collections. The Fendi Baguette Bag made its debut in 1997, setting the stage for the next iconic purse trend.
In the late '90s and early 2000's, socialites and models alike were seen sporting the Baguette, including and more famously, . Within the last few years, we've seen a resurgence in shoulder bags. Other fashion labels have drawn inspiration from Fendi, releasing their own versions of the bag and recreating its small, compact shape.
(Just look at Staud, Coach, and By Far.) Whether or not you were a runner, track pants were most likely a part of your wardrobe in the '90s. The pants were made popular by hip hop artists like MC Hammer, , and N.
W.A., and were made a stylish item in the '90s street style scene.
In the last few seasons, athletic-inspired clothing has made a big comeback, with Adidas leading the trend. Following the revival of their iconic Sambas shoes this summer, many people are now adding.