1990's Movies 1990's Pictures of Fashion From the Decade

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one) Casino, 1995

Giving the mob scene a glamorous makeover, the 1995 motion picture starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone and Joe Pesci chronicled the 1970s Las Vegas scene of money, greed and gambling. Stealing the show in this film, however, is Sharon Stone as Ginger McKenna, an ex-trophy wife and rival to De Niro's character, Ace Rothstein. Stone's incredible '70s-inspired wardrobe was helmed by costume designer Rita Ryack, who created over 30 costume changes for Stone's graphic symbol alone. From glamorous furs to sequined gowns and go-become boots, Rock's wardrobe is a fashion feast.

2) Pulp Fiction, 1994

The fashion set still channels the iconic flick wardrobe worn by Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman) in Pulp Fiction. From her crisp white push-down shirt to her blunt bangs and bob, Uma Thurman's pic style was the new femme-fatale look of the decade. The much-referenced outfit starred in ane of the most famous flick dance scenes of all fourth dimension, with Thurman getting down opposite John Travolta.

3) Clueless, 1995

With a computerized, virtual cupboard, the coolest wardrobe at school and a serious talent for shopping, Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) was the spirit animal of every girl throughout the '90s (and nonetheless to this day). From her iconic yellow plaid conform to that cerise Alaia dress, Cher's movie style perfectly embodied the high school teenager of the '90s. Clueless marked costume designer Mona May'south commencement feature film, which she turned into a reel of looks that went on to influence the fashion of the decade. Plus, information technology gave us an abundance of moving picture quotes we still use to this mean solar day. Case in betoken: "As if!"

4) Pretty Adult female, 1990

From patent over-the-knee boots, a cut-out clothes and a brusk blonde wig to a designer-filled wardrobe, Julia Roberts undergoes the ultimate '90s Cinderella makeover equally Vivian, a Los Angeles prostitute hired past wealthy businessman Edward (Richard Gere). Throughout the romantic comedy, Vivian's wardrobe is transformed after several shopping trips in Beverly Hills (thanks to Edward) into that of a sophisticated lady—although her over-the-knee boots still left a mark on the manner globe later on this pic.

5) Unzipped, 1995

One of the earlier looks into the mode world, this 1995 documentary followed Isaac Mizrahi as he planned his autumn 1994 drove. The behind-the-scenes film lends a look into the '90s manner industry and is filled with several cameos from iconic supers including Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Kate Moss and Cindy Crawford.

6) The Virgin Suicides, 1999

Marking Sofia Coppola'south first characteristic film, The Virgin Suicides chronicles the lives of five innocent teenage sisters living in the 1970s and the boys who are infatuated with them. Costume designer Nancy Steiner worked with Coppola to create a wardrobe that perfectly blended the '70s and '90s for fashions that however feel relevant to this day, including delicate lace dresses, floral prints and maxi hemlines.

7) Romy & Michele'due south High Schoolhouse Reunion, 1997

ten years after their high school graduation, best friends Romy and Michele are determined to attend their reunion looking every bit successful every bit possible. The token BFFs haven't achieved all they hoped they would in their careers. Instead, they live together and brand their ain clothes in crazy colors and silhouettes that don't exactly "blend in" with their peers. In hopes of impressing their fellow classmates who bullied them in high school, they create a lie that spirals out of control. In this lite comedy, the fashion is full of daring looks and zany styles that Romy and Michele embrace as their own—serving as the ultimate motivation for being your own mode risk-taker.

8) Bones Instinct, 1992

Sharon Rock plays the ultimate femme fatale villain in this 1992 thriller. Starring equally crime novelist Catherine Tramell, Stone's graphic symbol is under investigation for the murder of her sometime young man by homicide detective Nick Curran (Michael Douglas). Rock plays the ultimate mystery woman with the perfect corporeality of sultriness, sexual practice appeal and way. Her character's minimalist '90s wardrobe is still referenced to this twenty-four hour period thanks to that iconic, all-white sleeveless turtleneck dress she wears while beingness interrogated by police (plus, her infamous crossing and uncrossing of her bare legs in the scene can't be missed).

9) Jawbreaker, 1999

If Mean Girls got a 1990s makeover, this would be it. Jawbreaker follows a high school total of drama—and a popular clique that serves every bit the fashion inspiration. From crop tops to floral slip dresses and plaid mini skirts, the wardrobes are quintessential '90s teenage fashion, especially when the 3 popular girls—Courtney (Rose McGowan), Julie (Rebecca Gayheart) and Marcie (Julie Benz)—take the school nerd, Fern Mayo (Judy Greer), nether their fly for a "fashion makeover."

10) Gear up to Vesture (Pret-A-Porter), 1994

Poking fun at the fashion industry, this satirical 1994 motion-picture show takes place in Paris during Fashion Week and highlights the drama, connections and seduction of the style manufacture. Fix to Article of clothing is most known for its incredible amount of celebrity cameos, which include Sophia Loren, Kim Basinger, Lauren Bacall, Julia Roberts, Helena Christensen, Cher and a handful of acme designers of the time.

11) The Craft, 1996

Tapping into the goth and grunge trends of the decade, The Craft follows iv teenage misfit friends who desire to exist witches. Tapping into the whole "witchy woman" aesthetic, the flick fashion worked in the trends of the time—from plaid and chokers to crosses and a full-on embrace of goth. This wasn't for the girls who connected with Cher Horowitz or Jawbreaker's girly cast—this was for the badass chicks of the '90s.

12) Cruel Intentions, 1999

Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Philippe and Sarah Michelle Gellar star in this warped love-triangle drama. Both Witherspoon and Gellar have enviable wardrobes in the pic equally they play polar-contrary characters. Gellar'south character has a natch for wearing lingerie as daywear, oversized hats and sunglasses—still serving as bad girl sartorial inspiration to this day. Witherspoon's innocent, virgin character, meanwhile, offsets her with a love of pastels, pigtail braids and headbands earlier Blair Waldorf fabricated them trendy. Whether you're a good girl or bad, there's '90s mode inspiration for everyone in this moving picture.

13) The Talented Mr. Ripley, 1999

Nominated for the 1999 Best Costume Design University Award, The Talented Mr. Ripley features an A-list cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon, Jude Law and Cate Blanchett dressed by costume designers Gary Jones and Ann Roth. Departing from the trendy teen-aged high school and grunge and goth fashion of the decade, this 1999 thriller's fashion offers the perfect Riveria-inspired style. With a dark, thrilling plot line, the motion picture'southward way takes a different route with chic, nautical- and resort-inspired pieces that are hard to ignore during scenes atop boats, beaches and pretty cobble-stone streets. The crisp white shirts that Paltrow ties on during warm summer days remain relevant in summer fashion to this day.