The '90s Are Totally Back

'Jazzy' family embraces 'white' and 'chic' fashion codes, says columnist

(NEWSER) - French Elle's outrageous "compliments" for the Obama family's "jazzy" style have sparked a race row. Finally, Elle gushes , the First Family is following "white fashion" codes. "Chic" has at last become a "plausible option" for a community until now pegged to "streetwear," writes columnist Nathalie Dolivo. As if that wasn't a big enough foot in the mouth, Dolivo adds that the "black-geosie" can always add "ethnic" touches from their "roots," such as a "batik-printed turban," to keep it real. More»

Church members follow guidelines but stay trendy

(NEWSER) - Mormon style might conjure up images of dark suits, thin ties, and/or Mitt Romney—but for young church members these days, Mormonism and hipsterdom aren’t antithetical, writes Alex Williams in the New York Times . The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints does call on its members to avoid tight clothes, short skirts, and tattoos, but many young Mormons find ways to uphold the guidelines and still be on fashion’s cutting edge. More»

At 9, she's already inspiring girls everywhere

(NEWSER) - As Michelle Obama was getting criticized for taking a lavish trip to Spain—while wearing designer clothes—her 9-year-old daughter was emerging as an icon of reasonably priced style. From her $25 rainbow bathing suit to the $75 outfit she wore to meet the Spanish royal family, Sasha "was the very image of a normal American girl," writes Isabel Wilkinson in the Daily Beast . More»

Oh, yes: You might find yourself wearing overalls again

(NEWSER) - It may be time to resurrect the flannel shirts and scrunchies—‘90s fashion, for better or for worse, is back. The Daily Beast points to 16 reemerging trends:

• Grunge: Ripped jeans, fraying flannels, Doc Martens—remember those days? Trendsetters from Peaches Geldof to Elle style director Kate Lanphear are reliving them now.
• Safety pins: Elizabeth Hurley started the trend of clothes held together with safety pins when she wore a plunging Versace—with gold safety pins—in 1994. That look is back, and Paris Hilton is evidence.

The elegant beauty continues to inspire

(NEWSER) - Grace Kelly took Hollywood by storm quite suddenly, then disappeared just as suddenly to become a princess—but she remained a style icon. As that style is celebrated in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, Vanity Fair charts Kelly’s rise from Philadelphia schoolgirl to Academy Award-winning movie star, and takes an extensive look at her enduring influence in the world of fashion. More»