With another “Clueless” reboot in the works, the 1995 seminal film continues to influence fashion. Here, Fabrizio Viti’s daisy-accented clogs look very Cher Horowitz with Maria La Rosa’s Tartan Laminated silk socks, Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s Lille lime green suede bag, Carnation lemon satin scrunchie (worn on ankle) and Veronica Beard’s plaid skirt.
European ‘It’ brand By Far has been at the forefront of the ’90s nostalgia craze, and continues to be for spring ’20 with a collection of shoes and bags largely inspired by ’90s icons like Rachel Green of “Friends,” Princess Diana and the cast of “Sex and the City.” Here, its Ceni mini heel is worn with Chan Luu pearl and multistone gold anklets and Agolde’s ’90s loose-fit jeans in Portal wash.
Delia’s, anyone? Birkenstock is doubling down on platforms and flatforms for spring ’20, evoking a ’90s pre-teen vibe. Paired here with Maria La Rosa Laminated socks, a Fallon charm friendship bracelet and Opening Ceremony lace pants.
Are clogs and wood-soled sandals the ‘It’ shoes of spring ’20? The influence of the Dr. Scholl’s Original sandal was seen everywhere during fashion month, from a Kate Spade collaboration to variations from Roger Vivier, By Far and Staud. The original is shown here with Venessa Arizaga Sweetest Smile and Rainbow Hi bracelets and Jennifer Fisher gold long-link anklet with gold and diamond Gothic lock and gray pearl charms.
The ’90s had its own nostalgia craze, with ’60s- and ’70s-inspired platforms, lava lamps and retro silhouettes. In 1990, dance band Deee-Lite released its funky hit “Groove is in the Heart,” with lead singer Lady Miss Kier rocking some groovy looks in its psychadelic music video. Here, Nodeleto’s platforms are paired with Calzedonia viscose, wool and cashmere patterned socks — and a blowup chair.
‘Mom’ mules and kitten heels will continue to rule spring ’20, and Sergio Rossi’s square-toe sandal version evokes a circa-1999 millennium vibe. Paired with Fallon’s charm friendship bracelet and Claire’s lime green velvet scrunchie.
Many brands are revisiting the middle school dance-era platforms that were popular from the mid- to late-90s. Here, Chinese Laundry’s sandals are worn with Maria La Rosa’s Laminated socks, Venessa Arizaga’s “Sagittarius” Zodiac bracelet and Claire’s Yin & Yang tattoo choker, all worn on an ankle.
2019’s tie-dye trend — and the adjacent “scumbro” menswear craze — will carry over to spring ’20 even in womenswear. Colorful sneakers, scrunchies and friendship bracelets give off strong summer camp vibes. Here, Nike’s Air Max 270s are shown with Bombas tie-dyed socks, Roxanne Assoulin Patchwork and U-Tube beaded bracelets, Claire’s velvet scrunchie and Agolde ’90s denim cutoff shorts in Digit wash.
The futuristic late ’90s color palette of MTV TRL-era music videos makes a comeback in fashion. Paired with Opening Ceremony’s ribbed cardigan with beaded wrists.
When paired together, the ’90s trends of colorful sportswear and strappy sandals look totally 2019. Nine West’s square-toe Nolan sandal is shown here with Nike’s snake-print nylon pants and Claire’s tattoo chokers, shell anklet and a silver toe ring.