Yesterday Beck stopped in for a visit and surprised me with bright red hair, circa Karen Elson 1997. Of course I couldn’t resist pulling out some copper shades and having a bit of fun. Beck’s pentagram earrings (she gave me a matching pair!) set off the look perfectly.
So about the 90’s? when trends come back around and you lived through them the first time, it reinforces the idea that regardless of what your self perception is, you are no longer a kid. ?The 90’s have been having a revival these past few seasons with runways that look exactly like my teenage years (yes, I am referring to you Hedi). ?It’s both nostalgic and sometimes offensive because the fashion without the cultural movement behind it is really just? well, it’s just fashion (see PUNK). ?That’s neither good or bad, it’s just strange when you were part of the original moment.
One piece of the 90’s that seems to have been overlooked in this current wave of trends is the riot grrrls. ?I wasn’t really immersed in their culture (I was romantically attached to the?70’s / early 80’s NY punk scene) but I did sympathize with it. This week, in honor of this female centric movement, why don’t you incorporate some riot grrrl attitude into your daily routine to add some authenticity to that Saint Laurent baby doll dress.
1: Get offended by sexism. ?Being accommodating and pretending that femininity is synonymous with weakness is so 2004.
2: Stop shying away from the word “feminism“. ?If you are a woman and you would like to have equal legal/civil/economic rights, then you are a feminist.
3: Talk to your friends about the situation of women around the globe. ?Create awareness then figure out a plan of action, start a band or make the modern equivalent to a zine (a blog).
4: Learn who the two Kims are and worship them (Kim Gordon and Kim Deal). ?You should also make friends with records by L7, Bikini Kill and their earlier influences like Exene Cervenka, Lydia Lunch, Patti Smith and Siouxsie Sioux. ?
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