Welcome to the world of Ciaran Dunne. This is a blog about all different types of fashion, style, swag, clothing and looks in the world of fashion today. Here I model clothes and dedicate each look to a particular genre and style.
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The 90's also made way for a new sense of fashion. Exploring a mix of bright colours, styles, denim and patterns, the 90's was definitely a way to dress and stand out.
What Looks Work?
Here we will explore different looks and styles for men.
T-Shirts:
Comic slang was a big part of 90's form such series like Batman and Kids programmes. Adopting these phrases and attaching them to an item of clothing really gives a 90's feel about it, along with the bright colours to enforce the words.
The 90's funky patterns, shapes and bright colours are back! Using a minimum of 3 colours which compliment each other, and a variety of different shapes allows the Saved By The Bell/Fresh Prince era to come back in form and look stylish and slick rather than dated and uncool.
Jumpers, during the 90's, were pretty plain but effective. Using a plain colour as a base, and putting bright and different coloured shapes together allows for a unique retro feel. Kids cartoons such as Disney also played a big part of the 90's. As a kid you wanted your favourite Disney character on your jumper. Jump forward 20years and now you can get your fave Disney characters back on your jumper and have a reminisce about the good old days of the 90's while looking cool.
The long hot days of the Summer were a chance to get the legs out and show off those stylish quirky shorts. Using bright colours either for walking down the beach or down the street, gives a quirky retro but still modern feel.
Rockin' denim has been seen pretty much throughout different fashion eras. The 90's hailed a way for dungarees/overalls. Pull this look off with a quirky retro 90's shirt and cap to give your look that full 90's look. Another look which has reemerged from the 90's are animal print styles. Justin Bieber to LMFAO has all but brought back Animal print style.
Big in the 90's has been denim but also the American College Letterman Jacket. This is a cool mix from the 90's which can be worn any time of year and looks super hot and fly.
CD Yeah You Know! Me Letterman Jacket
Saved By The Bell/Bieber Rocking The Letterman Jacket
Shoes:
Cool shoes which really rock the 90's look are Blazers and High Tops. Bright colours along with the retro sponge material and worn effect discoloured effect really make these vintage looks come back and stand out.
Captain America fighting for those Stars and Stripes for fashion
In the words of +Lana Del Rey.. ."I'm your National Anthem boy, put your hands up give me a standing ovation"
What's The Deal?
The American flag has become somewhat of a fashion trend now. Stars such as +Lana Del Rey and +Lady Gaga sport the flag on clothing and in their videos marking fashion trends which have now been adopted and put onto the shelf in popular clothing stores. +American Style
+Lady Gaga and Beyoncé working those stars and stripes in the Telephone video
Lana Del Rey riding gracefully with the American Flag in her hands in the Ride video
The red, white and blue colours along with the the stand out stars and stripes on the flag make the American flag somewhat of an eye catching move for clothing. The flag is now seen on items such as hats and belts to vests, jumpers and shorts. Here we will look at the different styles featured in men's clothing.
Starting with t-shirts, The red, white and blue colours blend nicely with whatever base colour there is, whether it is a black, white or grey. These t-shirts are ready for everyday use all year round so customising it with a shirt/cardigan or pair of braces can really make an outfit that extra special/important for standing out. Styles from +Topman and +River Island Vests:
White Vest With Black and White American Flag Pattern
Stars and Stripes Vest
Vests are great for rocking in the summer or under an unbuttoned shirt. Offering variety from colour to black and white. The pattern of the American flag really complements an outfit whether strolling down the road on a Summers day or hitting the clubs. Styles from +Topman
Shorts:
Stars and Stripes Denim Shorts
Topman
The shorts which are most likely inspired by Gaga's Telephone video, and toned down for the men of the world really offer a stand out, but very cool and simple fashion statement. Great for a hot day to walk around in.
Jackets:
Front and Back Denim American Flag Jacket
American Apparel Model (Separated At Birth)
Back View Of Denim Jacket (Booty Tooch)
One of my favourite items on the list. This denim jacket from +American Apparel is a really cool jacket to own. From the front it is a simple denim jacket but on the back is a coloured American Flag which takes up nearly the entire back of the jacket.
Shoes:
USA Flag All Star Converse - Office
These converse are limited edition and there is a reason for that. You want to be the only one wearing them for miles! The stars go up under the laces while the red and white stripes go across the sides of the shoe. These are extremely comfortable and if you find a pair.. snap them up quick. +office shoes
As well as t-shirts/shorts and shoes, accessories play a very important roll in wanting to stand out. If you are lounging at home there is a onesie for looking cool/staying warm. Running to the shop first thing in the morning could never look cooler. I have recently come across making long johns into an outfit. This is simply done with wearing a pair of shorts over them so that the stars and stripes are visible underneath. Other cool items to make your outfit that extra bit swaggy are beanie hats, scarfs and belts. All can make an outfit that extra bit stylish.
Final Thoughts:
The American flag print of stars and stripes. mixed with the red, white and blue colours really gives fashion a stand out statement to rock. From Vests to hats the pattern and style the flag offers is a really cool way to stand out and get noticed.
Till next time... "I'll be your National Anthem boy, put your hands up give me a standing ovation"
