Put a spin on it
Sean Gleeson explains how to embrace the 90s trend without looking like a bellend
You only have to take a quick walk around campus to see that a 90’s fashion revival is well and truly upon us. Whilst many are already channelling the look pretty successfully, there’s the inevitable risk we could all end up dressing not dissimilarly to the way we did aged 7. Let us not forget the 90’s was dubbed by many as the ‘era style forgot’, and although that may be open to debate, the general consensus is that when championing the look you’re safest putting a modern spin on some old school classics.
picture: urbanoutfitters.com
Flannel shirts are probably the easiest and quickest way to start adding some 90’s flavour to your wardrobe, preferably loose fitting in line with the relaxed silhouette of the era.
picture: urbanoutfitters.com
Your denim should also follow suit, with looser cuts and lighter washes (I’d suggest Levis 501’s) replacing the skinny fit that defined the noughties. If you haven’t already, it’s also probably time you invested in a few pieces of sportswear, whilst for footwear look to the likes of New Balance and Doc Marten.
picture: urbanoutfitters.com
If none of the above suggestions are getting you inspired and nostalgic, or you’re looking for extra way to embody the era, then there’s also the option of smelling like people did back then. And no, I’m not suggesting you hold off washing your latest vintage purchase; instead, pick up a bottle of CK One, the unisex fragrance of choice for the 90’s masses.
More Coverage
Recycled fashion, Hannah Spencer, and The Trafford Centre: Manchester Fashion Week 2026
A look at the young creatives and sustainable ideas putting Northern fashion on the map
SS27 Copenhagen Fashion Week: Sheer beauty
As the Spring/Summer 2027 season kicks off in New York next week, the lesser known Copenhagen Fashion Week has a voice that deserves to be heard, although troubles with sustainability still prevail
Has Vinted lost its vintage?
The second-hand marketplace is now lots of people’s first choice for clothing, from your housemates to your mum. But over time, the platform has turned into a sea of re-sold fast fashion. Heidi Taylor asks a 19-year-old and a 71-year-old if that’s such a bad thing
Call it what it is: Jhumkas or vintage accessories?
The fashion industry’s ongoing erasure of Indian craftsmanship, as seen through the popularisation of the South Asian Jewellery staple: Jhumkas







