A look at the evolution of fashion in 2000-2009: Part 3

In my third blog post about fashion over the decade, we'll concentrate briefly on men's fashion and a huge fashion trend of the 00's that's still relevant today.

Boho-chic is a bohemian-inspired trend that started as an underground fashion statement in early 00’s and continued to influence elements of design throughout the decade. Popularized by Sienna Miller, Mary Kate Olsen and Kate Moss, the boho-chic trend was a merge of folk and hippie elements in classic pieces. Flowly skirts and dresses, peasant blouses, vests, fringes, turquoise jewelry, moccasin boots, tunics and the "it" hobo bag defined the trend that originated from the 60’s. Designers continue to be inspired by the optimism of 60’s fashion. Most recently, the highly-stylized AMC program Mad Men, which is set in the 60's, caused a stir with their impeccable costume designs. The clothes have gone beyond setting the tone of the sixties to opening a new market for elegant, 60's inspired men's and women's wear. The most recent example of Boho-Chic on the runway was Diane von Furstenberg’s modern 60’s goddess dresses in her Spring 2009 collection. Major classic and wild fashion trends were born in the 60’s, such as Jacqueline Kennedy’s pillbox hat, Mary Quant’s mini skirt, Mod style, Audrey Hepburn’s cigarette pants, YSL’s Le Smoking Suit and, of course, the bohemian/hippie look.

In men’s fashion, street styles are heavily influenced by hip hop music and culture. Brief trends include: denim jackets paired with matching jeans, bling-bling, trucker hats and pink Polo shirts. Tracksuits, sportswear, sneakers, chains and baggy clothing remained popular in the 80’s, 90’s and early 00’s. In and around 2005 hip hop style changed dramatically when musicians like Kanye West, P. Diddy, Justin Timberlake and Will.i.am started wearing more sophisticated garments with minimalist style. Hip hop must-haves now include cardigans, blazers, bowties, all-white sneakers and LV luggage.



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