FAQs
During the 1990s, most people wore rectangular eyeglasses. These were often referred to as "square" sunglasses. They had large frames and rounded corners.
Most people bought their sunglasses at department stores like Macy's or Sears. Many people would visit specialty shops like Sunglass Hut or CVS to purchase sunglasses.
Many famous actors and actresses wore sunglasses during the 1990s. Examples include Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez, and Brad Pitt.
No, the term "vintage" was coined in the 1980s. People began referring to old things as being "vintage" around this time.
In addition to the popularity of sunglasses, the 1990s saw the rise of grunge music and hip hop culture. There was also a growing interest in alternative lifestyles, including skateboarding and punk rock.
By the early 2000s, the fashion industry started embracing trends from the 1990s again. Popular items included oversized sunglasses, aviators, and retro designs.
Retro became synonymous with the 1970s. By the late 1990s, however, the word "retro" came back into fashion. Items like jeans and sneakers became more fashionable than they had been since the 1960s.
Hipsters have always existed. During the 1990s, however, the word "hipster" gained mainstream attention. Hipsters were seen wearing skinny ties, plaid shirts, and flannel pants.
Goths were originally a subculture of geeks. They dressed in dark clothing and listened to heavy metal bands. As the 1990s progressed, however, Goth culture grew out of its geek roots. Nowadays, people refer to themselves as alternative, rather than gothic.
Emo originated in the mid-1990s. Emos liked to dress in baggy clothes and listen to pop songs. Today, emo has grown beyond its original meaning.
Grunge was first used to describe the music played by Nirvana. After Nirvana broke up, however, the term "grunge" became associated with the lifestyle of young men who lived in rural areas. These men wore flannels, drove trucks, and listened to loud music.
Skaters were originally a subculture of skiers. Skating became popular in the 1950s. Since then, skating has evolved into something completely different.
Punk was originally used to describe a particular type of music. Punk became associated with the lifestyle of young men who lived in urban areas.
Metalheads were originally a subculture of hippies. Metalheads loved heavy metal music and wore spiked hair. Over time, however, the term "metalhead" came to mean someone who listens to heavy metal.
A femme is a woman who dresses in feminine clothing. Femmes tend to prefer skirts and high heels.
