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A bow tie is non-negotiable (sorry, necktie lovers!), and black is the most common and traditional choice

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This saucy image of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and her controversial Vampire boyfriend Angel, slung in a sexy manner over the back of a pimped out car is what nineties dreams were made of

Galliano was fired from Dior and went to rehab after a vitriolic, public flameout fuelled by addiction

By the end of the decade, they even had a line of clothing at Walmart so that young girls could continue to emulate their style

From crop tops and cargo pants to combat boots and slip dresses, 90s fashion trends have reclaimed their spot in modern wardrobes and the fashion industry at large