The first in this series of all things cloth inspiring, those that hit just outside the box, sees Niki Fryatt draw tips from those too cool for school... Cartoon Heroes
Its pretty safe to say that in fashion, history so often repeats itself; and what with the recession, New Kids on the Block comeback and The Wackness its safe to say we are in the midst of a heady 90s revival and the same could be said of the catwalk. So where do we, the kids of the 90s, go for some inspiration? It is not as if we wore it all before. Well, the best of us were sat in front of the telly with a bowlful of Frosties watchin’ kick-ass cartoons. These are this month’s alternative icons…
The Ashley’s (Recess)
Ashley VS. La Chung
Once an Ashley always an Ashley. With their penny loafers, mini kilts, knee-high socks and high maintenance tastes, it seems everyone from Alexa Chung to those daughters of Russian Oligarchs have been looking to Ashley, Ashley and erm…. Ashley, for inspiration. When not terrorising the rest of the playground the Ashley’s were hanging out in their pink den, manicuring the fuck out of each others nails. You just know this was what Serina and Blaire got up to in gossip-girl elementary school!
Carmen Sandiego (Of same name fame)
Where on earth was Carmen Sandiego? And why was she always stealing major works of art? And wasn’t wearing a MASSIVE hat and trench coat in tomato red just drawing attention to yourself? Actually Carmen’s tomato red ensemble is what got her onto this list in the first place. It’s the hottest colour of the season – Gambaista Valli dedicated an entire runway to tomato red cocktail dresses that Liz Taylor would DIE for. Dior’s couture collection contained natty little skirt suits in an orangey-red hue, and to top it all off, Primark have some red heeled dolly shoes which you can pick up for a mere twelve quid. If you’re a bit wary of taking the plunge in an entirely red outfit, go for flashes just like Carmen, a knotted red trench will work well for any occasion and add spice to everything - from your LBD to your jeans - next step? Plan to steal the Mona Lisa
" If you’re a bit wary of taking the plunge in an entirely red outfit, go for flashes just like Carmen, a knotted red trench will work well for any occasion and add spice to everything "
Daria and Jane (Daria)
The checked shirt has become a ubiquitous wardrobe staple over the last year or so, we have all suddenly started dressing like its 1994 and putting Nevermind back on our stereos. But way back in the 90s little kids like us were more concerned with playing Pogs and wearing those giant baby grow pyjamas than copying Kurt and Courtney’s grunge look. Daria and Jane were the 2D representation of those grunge kids that were treating the rest of the world with distain and looking damn good whilst doing it!
The series started out on Bevis and Butthead, but the girls out grew and got their own show which was a satirical take on the all-American life. Jane’s angular bob and Daria’s geek glasses are bang on trend. However, this season, grunge is grown up – think about wearing better quality, embellishment and layering tailored garments with long sleeve t-shirts and sweaters, its also important to mix up fabrics to give texture – satin with wool, flannel and silk. It’s all about the luxe baby!
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