Two New Street Trends

The Yuppie Look of the Late 80's /Early 90's

Yuppie (Young Urban Professional)

This Handbook was authored by Marissa Piesman and Marilee Hartley in the early 1980s and spoke about the the lifestyle of Young Urban Professionals. A review written in Time Magazine at the time stated that "Yuppies are dedicated to the twin goals of making piles of money and achieving perfection through physical fitness and therapy. The Yuppie wakes to a digital alarm, sets down the dog food for the akita and jogs for the beta-endorphins before putting in a typically grueling day at the office".
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Designer: Costume National Fall 2009 RTW Collection
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Relevance: Suits in gray, blue, black were considered professional for Yuppies. This look is relevant because it reflects the color and suit style for young professionals in the early 90's.

Designer: Bill Blass Fall 2009 RTW Collection

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Relevance: This look is relevant because it includes a modern twist to a traditional Yuppie skirt suit. The cropped style, the lapel flap, and the pocket help spruce up the tan suit that would otherwise be "plain".

The Grunge Look of the 90s

Grunge was a part of what was considered to be the anti-fashion movement of the 90's. Grunge Fashion consisted mostly of plaid, flannel shirts, stonewashed blue jeans, and dark colours. 

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Designer: Charles Anastase Fall 2009 RTW Collection
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Relevance: This photo is relevant because it embodies the plaids, patterns, and layering that is also found in the Grunge look.


Designer: Alexandre Herchcovitch Fall 2009 RTW Collection
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Relevance: This look is relevant because it not only mixes patterns, but the ring around the waste is a modern update to the "jacket around the waste" style in Grunge looks.





All RTW Collection Photos from Style.com Fall 2009 Fashion Shows

Other sources: wikipedia.com