A ST ROKE OF ST Y LE BY PAT T I P ON T ES - CHUNG
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Remembering the 90’s - when fashion and music danced as one.
When I think 90’s - I see shell-top running shoes, oversized shirts and the Notorious B.I.G...Well heads up y’all, It’s all coming back! (besides Biggie of course, God rest his soul). Back in the day, I explored countless styles and trends. Anyone remember the “houser” days? I loved dancing to “Follow me” and “Crystal Waters.” My pants were wider than my hips and I wore them every day (even when the winter weather condition cause them to freeze stiff from walking in the snow). Then, there was the “grunge” look. Shopping at second hand stores was exhilarating. The hunt to find an original piece and then rockin’ it made me feel fly as F$%K. Finding unique and beautiful pieces was such a high.
I remember cutting the ribbons from my childhood ballet slippers only to thread them through my Adidas runners - they were the dopest phat laces that ever hit the streets of Toronto. Finally, I was introduced to the Hip Hop, RnB and Reggae scene and my soul fell in love. The music was sweet but provocative, and the vibe at the clubs mirrored the music. The energy was happy, hype and hit your soul. This is where I called home. To this day, everything about this scene calls to me and I still hit the dance floor (albeit my “shut it down” hour is a bit earlier because children wake up at 7am regardless of how poppin’ the party was). The 90’s were the MOST precious, exhilarating, exciting and fun filled years of my life (so far...) I can’t help but to feel very nostalgic as I see 90’s fashion make its grand return.
From that point, I raved my way into trance, drum & bass and jungle music. You would catch me wearing pompoms, glitter and colours so bright that you’d see me coming from down the block. This was my first real taste of self-expression in fashion - no expectations, no limits and no rules.
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