How to make like the Biebs and give props to the 90s

Though this season’s excess of baby tees and brightly-coloured denim had already tipped us off that we were experiencing some 90s nostalgia, it wasn’t until Justin Bieber appeared at this year’s MMVAs wearing a Kelly Kapowski T-shirt that we knew we were truly in the middle of a retro-renaissance. We found the must-have items to help you put together your own super cool 90s look that would make even Cher Horowitz proud.

Crop mock turtleneck – Both crop tops and mock turtlenecks were huge in the 90s. Put them together and you’ve got the ultimate shirt that’s as revealing as it is conservative. We like this one from American Apparel for $29.
Where to buy: 499 Queen Street West, 416-703-5146.

Bright jeans – Denim was all the rage throughout the 90s — the brighter the jeans, the better — thanks to early hip hop influences (think Fresh Prince, Kid ‘n Play). This time around, it’s less Hammer pants and more skinny fit with a high waist. We like this pink pair from Urban Outfitters for $58.
Where to buy: Various locations; check website for your nearest store.

Sling-back shoes – Grunge meets glam with a pair of slick sling-back shoes in popping red. So Courtney Love. Get them at Town Shoes for $55.
Where to buy: 95 Bloor Street West, 416-928-5602

Delicate necklace – After the gaudiness of the 80s, the jewellery of the 90s tended to be on the delicate side (remember Rachel Green and her lariats?) So we like this beaded necklace from Anthropologie for $52 that is both modern and modest.
Where to buy: 19 Clock Tower Road, 416-449-6666

Round sunglasses – These John Lennon-ish shades were all the rage back in the ‘90s. Though the pair we like from White Crow are called Harry Potter sunglasses, we’re pretty certain Donna Martin would dig ‘em.
Where to buy: Buroughes Building, 639 Queen Street West

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