I spent the longest time running from ’90s fashion trends; my aversion to tie-dye and low-rose jeans causing almost a vitriol reaction. However, this year’s focus on the decade’s minimalist style approach has shown me that I absolutely want to be a ’90s child all over again. As my colleague, Who What Wear UK’s Editor in Chief Hannah Almassi, surmises, “The difference with this take on the ’90s is that it’s all about pared-back looks from the era. Think of the OG set including Helmut Lang, Ann Demeulemeester and Jil Sander, and you’re on the right track. It’s all plain skirts, even plainer vests, simple tailored rousers and not a scrap of makeup.” If you’re not already familiar with her impeccable style, give Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy a Google, for she encapsulates this aesthetic.
As with all fashion trends, accessories are one of the easiest and most non-committal ways to channel them. So, we’re going to look at the ’90s shoe trends that still feel stylish by today’s standards. It’s worth noting that I’m looking at these trends through a minimalist lens, as I think they’ll have the biggest staying power in your wardrobe and won’t feel dated in a hurry. Sorry, jelly shoes.
Scroll on to see the eight ’90s shoe trends that still feel current today.
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