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Fashion

Retro Fashion That’ll Satisfy Your ’90s Nostalgia

Bring on the grunge

by veronica radyuk

We're suckers for nostalgia over here at NYLON. We would give anything to relive our Lip Smackers and Lisa Frank days, and be transported back to a time when Saved by the Bell was a fashion inspiration with all its wonderful silhouettes and patterns. From colorful and glitzy graphics of the late '80s to the grungy dark colors and denim of the '90s, we're all about a fashion throwback.

Nowadays, brands like Brian Lichtenberg use graphics to their advantage, putting a modern spin on images that were iconic in the last two decades of the 20th century. His Medusa Destroyed tee takes direct inspiration from Nirvana's smiley face shirt, adding to the vintage vibe with ripped fabric. Oversized, acid wash denim pieces are solid options if you're looking to channel your inner grunge queen. "Shimmy to the left if you're having a good time" because metallics and glitter are details that can certainly "spice up your life." And of course, don't forget to top it all off with a dark lip from MDMflow, a vampy signature beauty look of the '90s.

Check out the gallery below for apparel that will make you want to rewatch The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and My So-Called Life, now available at NYLONshop.

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Brian Lichtenberg, Monroe Destroyed Tee, $76, available at NYLONshop.

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Nana Judy, Candidate Shirt Dress, $65, available at NYLONshop.

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MERRIMAKING, Disco Sweater, $58, available at NYLONshop.

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Social Decay, Burn Baby Tank, $42, available at NYLONshop.

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Atelier Wonder, Flyer Spaghetti Mini Dress, $149, available at NYLONshop.

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Kid Dangerous, Cash Only Oversized Tee, $34, available at NYLONshop.

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HLZ BLZ, Watch & Learn White Sweatpants, $74, available at NYLONshop.

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Atelier Wonder, Mesh Devil Long Sleeve Shirt, $139, available at NYLONshop.

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Dolores Haze, Marsha Crop Top, $72, available at NYLONshopDolores Haze, Marsha Striped Knit Mini, $69, available at NYLONshop.

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Ziztar, Hint Of Love Shirt Black, $65, available at NYLONshop.

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MDMflow, Vamp Lipstick, $20, available at NYLONshop.

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MDMflow, Di La La Lipstick, $20, available at NYLONshop.

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Vinca USA, Large Bolt Earrings In Glitter Hologram, $22, available at NYLONshop.

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Brian Lichtenberg, Medusa Destroyed Tee, $76, available at NYLONshop.

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Brian Lichtenberg, Medusa Destroyed Sweatshirt Black, $116, available at NYLONshop.

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YRU, Disco Dream Platform, $94, available at NYLONshop.

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YRU, Slayr Reflective Boot, $135, available at NYLONshop.