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What was a popular men's fashion trend in the mid-1990s?

  • African fashion
  • Business wear
  • Cool Britannia (correct)
  • Grunge looks
  • What was a popular women's fashion trend in the late 1990s?

  • Glamour wear (correct)
  • Leggings
  • Neon colors
  • Exercise-wear
  • What were popular hairstyles for boys in the early 1990s?

  • Curtained hair (correct)
  • Grunge hair
  • Mall bangs
  • Dreadlocks
  • What influenced popular fashion trends in the 1990s?

    <p>Grunge and alternative rock music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What helped globalize fashion in the late 1990s and early 2000s?

    <p>The Internet and satellite television</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a popular women's fashion trend in the early 1990s?

    <p>Leggings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were popular hairstyles for girls in the early 1990s?

    <p>Mall bangs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a popular women's fashion trend in the mid-1990s?

    <p>Glamour wear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What became mainstream in the 1990s?

    <p>Tattoos and body piercings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Costume and Fashion of the 1990s

    Women's fashion:

    • The 1990s marked a return to minimalist fashion with a focus on casual chic looks.
    • Grunge and alternative rock music influenced popular fashion trends.
    • Fashion trends throughout the decade recycled styles from previous decades.
    • The Internet and satellite television helped globalize fashion in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
    • Neon colors, leggings, and exercise-wear were popular early 1990s trends.
    • Glamour wear and work wear were popular mid-1990s trends.
    • Asian influences and 1970s revival were popular late 1990s trends.
    • Tattoos and body piercings became mainstream.

    Men's fashion:

    • Casual clothing and grunge looks were popular early 1990s trends.
    • Cool Britannia, modern preppy, and hip-hop were popular mid-1990s trends.
    • African fashion, streetwear, and business wear were popular late 1990s trends.

    Youth fashion:

    • The 1990s saw the emergence of various subcultures, including grunge, psychobilly, goth, and rave culture.
    • Mall bangs and Alice bands were popular hairstyles for girls in the early 1990s.
    • Boys' hairstyles included curtained hair, grunge hair, and dreadlocks.
    • Short hair became popular for men in the late 1990s.

    Makeup and cosmetic trends:

    • Dark red lipstick and neutral eyes were popular early 1990s makeup trends.
    • Matte lipsticks, blue-frosted eye shadow, and Gothic makeup became popular mid-1990s trends.
    • Glittery, sparkling makeup and Y2K makeup were popular late 1990s trends.

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    How well do you know the fashion trends of the 1990s? Take our quiz to test your knowledge on the iconic styles, trends, and makeup looks that defined the decade. From grunge-inspired looks to minimalist chic, discover the fashion and beauty trends that dominated the 90s. Whether you were a fan of neon colors, Goth makeup, or mall bangs, this quiz will take you on a trip down memory lane and challenge your expertise on the fashion of the 1990s

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