What We Were Wearing - Fall 1991

I thought it might be fun to take a look at fashion trends going back in time across the decades.  This will be an ongoing series (I hope).  Today, a look at trends from high fashion from 20 years ago.  All of these looks are from Fall 1991.

Escada

Power suits with longer jackets and short skirts had a strong shoulder line.  Big shoulders were still, well big. 

Louis Feraud

Oversized coats with lots of volume.

Versace

Short black dresses that hugged the body for evening.

Thierry Mugler

Leggings, stirrup pants, and skinny pants.  Bomber jackets.

Louis Feraud

Bright blocks of color.  Huge statement jewelry with lots of bling, worn layered.  Dog collar necklaces.

Big menswear sized watches.  I wore my grandfather's watch until it finally stopped working.



Check out this video for more runway fashion from Fall 1991.

What were you wearing in 1991?

Weekend Eye Candy - Valentino, 1991

From Valentino's Spring-Summer Boutique collection, a coral colored crepe toga worn over a bustier top and pants in white crepe entirely embroidered in sequins, beads and shells in a coral branch pattern.

Photo by Steven Meisel.

Weekend Eye Candy - Versace, 1991

From Spring 1991, Atelier Versace mini dress and coat in seashell printed silk.  I wish we had a better view of what must be some fantastic buttons at the sleeve cuffs!

My Sister the Stylist, Part 2

Yesterday I showed you some of the stylist work done by my late sister Barbara. Here is another Little Luxuries shoot she did for San Francisco Magazine in May of 1991. The photographer was Tony Metaxas. You know how much I love hats. I cherish these images.

Jenifer Mathieu black straw hat with natural raffia flower.

Frank Olive wide brim hat in orange and pink.

Phillipe pink sculpted burlap hat with silk ribbons.

Frederick Fox black straw hat with polka dot tulle veiling.

Jenifer Mathieu salmon straw pagoda hat.