Go Nouveau ‘90s With Blackstone

The 1990s were a time of fashion experimentation coming off the wild extravagance of the ‘80s. Silhouettes became more subtle and grunge, a style subset based in grime and grit, grew to the height of the sartorial zeitgeist. Blackstone, established in 1992, was at the forefront of the trend, offering functional-yet-fabulous shoes that went perfectly with the Nirvana look.

The ‘90s continue to inspire us to this day. Get the look in a pair of Blackstones.

Get Dirty

Clean-cut this style is not. The grunge aesthetic is based in a sense of lived-in dirtiness, an organic sense of nonchalance when it comes to hair and makeup that’s not as easy to achieve as it looks. For a grown-up update to the look, we recommend swapping in saltwater spray in your hair and tinted moisturizer on your face to keep you pleasantly rumpled without smelling ripe.

Flannel Up

Flannel is our favorite staple of ‘90s wear because it’s as classic now as it was then, not to mention a perfect warming layer for any season. When the days are balmy and the nights are cool, start with a plaid shirt knotted around your waist and put it on as needed. In frigid temps, use the flannel as a base layer and pile on nubby sweaters and a beanie. Blackstone boots are good year-round, but don’t despair—the brand also makes sandals that you can layer with socks in warmer weather.

Denim Diary

Though jeans have been worn in every generation since the ‘50s, we especially love the look of ‘90s denim. Regular fit jeans may have yielded to the power of the skinny in recent years, but the look of a high-waisted, straight legged ‘90s jean still wins us over every time. Choose a mid to light wash and turn the cuffs up a few times to give it a personal effect, then pair with a crop top, Blackstone ankle boots, and the above-mentioned flannel 365 days a year.

Military Detailing

While ditsy florals and vintage femme styles were popular in the ‘90s, there was a tendency to temper the softness with military-inspired pieces that still feels fresh. Top a floral maxi with an army jacket and Blackstone combat boots and you’ll look both tough and sweet.

Whether or not you’re a fan of the music, the aesthetic of the 1990s is sure to tickle some part of you. Blackstone shoes can help you cop the style of grunge icons for years to come.

These shoes smell exactly like teen spirit!