Sneakers were a mainstay among fashion tribes in the 80s and 90s. Grunge fashion attracted people from the garage band and skateboarding scenes. Both were the epitome of cool back at the turn of the century. And therefore, sneakers became immensely popular, especially among young adults. But even when popular, sneakers weren’t articles of clothing you could wear to a red-carpet premiere or a black-tie fundraiser.
However, a few decades later, retro fashion exploded all over the world. Sneakers, denim jackets, and even sunglasses these days are throwbacks to fashion in the 80s, 90s, and 00s. If you’re looking for streetwear staples that work well in nearly any setting these days, check out the following for inspiration:
Chunky Retro Sneakers
Retro sneakers are easily the most recognizable facet of the “retro wave” that fashion seems to be serving. The Air Jordan series from Nike, in particular, is doing extremely well. It has even created collaborative limited editions with high street fashion brands like Dior. Retro sneakers are everywhere these days. From music videos to concerts to social media influencers, everybody wears them. That also means everybody recognizes them. This is something you can buy into with a nice pair of Air Jordan 1s or Cavaliers 4s.
Reflective Designer Eyewear
Sneakers may jump out at people these days, but eyewear is also just as visible. And in keeping with the times, eyewear designs are also paying homage to classic retro ones from decades ago. Reflective sunglasses, in particular, can be spotted everywhere. The funky, off-the-cuff cool factor is exactly what you need to make your next Instagram post-pop and gather lots of attention. They don’t look out of place at concerts either!
Retro Denim Jackets
Speaking of making Instagram posts pop, who hasn’t wow-ed over an influencer in a decidedly retro denim jacket. Denim has made a huge comeback over recent years. The high-waist jeans were just the start. These days, denim jackets are one of the easiest and most comfortable additions to any wardrobe. The chunkier and coarser they are, the better. Denim is famously tough and resilient and can endure a lot of different conditions. That makes it utility wear, not just a good-looking piece of clothing to layer on.
Bomber Jackets
Bomber jackets gained fame with bomber pilots during World War 2. The jacket quickly became the symbol of a dashing, devil-may-care, rebellious attitude, especially for the men with long beard styles. Much like the brave and often brash pilots who originally wore them, bomber jackets are very cool. This makes them an excellent addition to just about any wardrobe you could imagine. They also offer plenty of room for you to customize them with tags, badges, and even political slogans. Bomber jackets have long been a symbol of individualism and possessing a free spirit. Simply wearing one will make you want to rebel a little against society.
Getting one of the articles above would be a great idea. Getting all of them could be a great way for you to reinvent your look this year. The good news is, other than designer sneakers, a lot of these clothes are easily accessible across income ranges. And with upcycling culture rising, getting your clothes pre-loved is nothing to be ashamed of. Fashion pollution is a real thing. And being a responsible fashion consumer could help not just you, but the planet too.
