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Grunge is a Go: Richard Chai Features the 90s for Spring 2012

September 9th, 2011 by The OJBG Team · 90's, fashion, grunge

By: Samantha

(Richard Chai; fashiongonerogue.com)

Blazers. Plaid. Baggy Pants. Florals. We loved them in the 90s and Richard Chai is bringing them to 2012. The up and coming New York designer has revamped some of the familiar trends we flaunted two decades ago and unveiled them to the public during New York’s Fashion Week on Thursday, September 8th.

(Richard Chai; fashiongonerogue.com)

Chai was predominantly a menswear designer until he launched his latest line, Richard Chai- LOVE, in 2009 for women. The line debuts characteristics similar to the themes of his menswear styles, including clean lines and architectural suits. The outfits have been well received by audiences and critics alike.

(Marios Schwab)

Chai joins fellow designer Phillip Lim, who has also previewed grunge-inspired trends in his newest lines, and Marios Schwab, who has taken to reinvigorating the baby doll dresses Alicia Silverstone made us love in Clueless. I have a feeling that the 90s will fall right back into our closets just as easily as Teen Nick fell right back onto our television screens.

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Yes to Yuck: 90′s Revival Music

June 17th, 2011 by The OJBG Team · 90's, Blog, grunge, music, Uncategorized

Yuck’s self-titled debut on Fat Possum Records sounds like something you’d hear on college radio circa ’95: fuzzy guitars, reverberated vocals, and an overall lo-fi hum. The London foursome’s catchy melodies, simple lyrics and steady rhythms are reminiscent of Strapping Fieldhands’ “Boo Hoo Hoo”- a track featured in the very first episode of OJBG! If you like the 90′s alt/garage-rock sound of Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr. or Mudhoney, you’ll like Yuck. “Get Away” is a fantastic song for bumming around in the summer, longing to be anywhere but where you are:

Summer sun says get out more, I need you
I want you, but I can’t get this feeling off my mind
I want you, I need you
I can’t get away

But is this album just a nostalgia machine? Or does the band add something new to the classic 90′s vibe? Listen and decide. And if you’re already familiar with the band, check out two new singles and their July tour dates at their blog.

Yuck singles by Yuck

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Everyone Loves A Good Comeback

February 25th, 2011 by Kathryn · 20something, 90's, Bishop's Garden

90′s fashion (the good…the bad…the ugly) is simply refusing to die!! Our top three faves in no particular order:

GRUNGE

- the definition of 90′s era too-cool-for-the-world hipsters… defined by the NY Times as

“This generation of greasy Caucasian youths in ripped jeans, untucked flannel and stomping boots spent their formative years watching television, inhaling beer or pot, listening to old Black Sabbath albums and dreaming of the day they would trade in their air guitars for the real thing, so that they, too, could become famous rock-and-roll heroes.”

Lumberjack chic has been making a return from the runways to celebrities…

DENIM on DENIM

Once not so long ago, Justin and Britney stepped out in head to toe matching denim…fashion critics shuttered and the trend disappeared… until now! The Denim chambrey shirt with skinny jeans combo can be seen on waifish Brit it girl Alexis Chung.

FLANNEL

Whether tied around the waist or layered under leather on top, flannel was the ultimate 90s must have… A simple woolen button-down shirt came to define the generation and came the fashion statement to define homeless chic. Untucked, unwashed and thifited the shirts symbolized the “I don’t give a s*** attitude” of the 90s teen.

Today, flannel shirts are once again an obligatory item for any Brooklyn hipster. However, NEW and IMPROVED models are making an appearance- including cropped tops, flannel skirts and dresses!

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Creepy Gold Stars

May 5th, 2010 by The OJBG Team · 20something, Bishop's Garden, Blog, grunge, teen things, Uncategorized, webseries

Admit it.

Throughout highschool, maybe middle school even, you, at one point or another, had a crush on a teacher. Looking back, the reasoning, older, version of yourself can say with certainty that no, your balding, love handle flaunting, “crush” was perhaps not the looker you once believed them to be.  But regardless of that logic, you still maintain a certain lilt in your voice when you speak of them years later.

Well guess what: stop that! And this is why, since the February 18, 2010 (yes 3 months ago) there have been at least 7 reports of student molestation by teachers. This is sickening. This is creepy. And this is happening across America at an alarming rate. 

Girls, your weird science teacher who offers to rub your shoulders while you stay after class is creepy: extremely creepy. Guys, no offense, but does it really make sense that your 30 yr old teacher is flirting with you? Sure, we get that you’re manly- but c’mon, there’s just something wrong with that situation…

And when Orange Juice in Bishops Garden discusses this, portraying the weird teacher who inappropriately flirts with students and socializes with them outside of school- OJBG is dealing with a real issue. In fact they’re dealing with several real issues.

1. The student/teacher relationship boundaries.

2. The implication of these relationships: potential for jail.

3. The need for students to know their rights.

Unfortunately, we understand how confusing and scary all of these points are. And, we understand that the automatic teen ‘truth’ is the one that is most likely to help avoid grounding and revoked priviledges. And, we also understand that you may not be in a position where you know, the boundaries, the implications, or your rights.

So here are some guidelines: If you think it’s weird- it probably is. If you’re in any way creeped out by their behavior- then their behavior is probably creepy. If they are invading your bubble- (not the one you put away while freaking at Homecoming)- they’re completely wrong. If you have ANY question about whether or not what they’re doing is ok, then it probably isn’t. No gold star is worth your being harassed.

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Ladies Who Lunch (90swoman.com style)

April 29th, 2010 by emily · 20something, 90's, Blog, grunge, teen things

Who are they and why are we obsessed? “The blog 90sWoman.com is a conversation between Kara Jesella and Ada Calhoun about a misbegotten era.” (–> true dat)

Their backgrounds (and playgrounds). Remember our post on How Sassy Changed My Life? Kara was the co-author. She’s also written for the New York Times, the American Prospect, Salon, Nylon and Teen Vogue. Ada’s work has graced the pages of The New York Times, New York Magazine and recently wrote a book called Instinctive Paranting.

These girls know how to work it; this includes parenting, 90s garb and a pen (obviously), among other things. Another work to pre-order: Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Little Lessons for Making It Work. (Yes, Ada wrote it alongside the loveable Tim Gunn.) A favorite Timism – “It looks like a pterodactyl from a gay jurassic park.” Also, Bravo’s Tim Gunn Dictionary compilation. Please, for a giggle. Sturm and Drang wha? And since I’m ranting about this man, check out his closet. He probably wouldn’t approve anything in the OJBG wardrobe dept. but he does love his Converse (Yay, one point for the us), one pair of flip flops (“The world will probably let our a primordial scream.”) and has 6 pairs of jeans (more than I would have guessed) haha.

Okay forget lunching, these girls must be all about crunching. Deadlines, deadlines. Can you tell we have two new girl crushes?

Take their hilarious quiz: You Might Be a 90s Woman If…

Just a few we checked off:

You’ve made a mix tape on an actual tape.

You know lines from Clueless.

You’ve marched for abortion rights, against the first Iraq War, or for Take Back the Night.

You have ever been into Wicca, eco-feminism, or liberation theology.

You think any of the following items of clothing are hot: thigh-highs, plaid shirts, work boots with dresses, cat-eye glasses, chunky heels, baby-doll dresses, overalls, plaid, flannel, bra straps showing, barrettes.

You’ve dyed your hair a color not found in nature, ideally with Manic Panic. (Otessa just gave me the 411 on which shampoos strip a Manic Panic ro any semi-perm oopsy in a few washes.)

You started—or at least read—a zine. Now it’s a blog or tumblr.


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Chucks, Cons, Connies, All Stars

March 22nd, 2010 by The OJBG Team · 90's, Blog, grunge

Classic foot candy, even for those who drool over Louboutins and Manolos. Chucks were born in 1917 and were on evvvveryones’ feet in the 90s thanks to the grunge/punk/rock thang fueled by music legends like Kurt Cobain. These canvas and rubber concoctions have stood the test of time, fashion’s ever changing standard of style, and will probably keep on keepin’ on for years to come. The proof isn’t in the pudding, it’s on the feet of cool cats and fashionistas that rock the wardrobe staple. The popular fashion photographer and blogger behind The Sartorialist shot this chickadee in hers.

image via The Sartorialist

Need more proof? They have some really cool designer editions… and by cool, we mean super cool. They might empty your pockets but the price tag, around $200, will teach you a lesson worth learning if you plan on having super cool things in your super cool closet. The Vena Cava duo created a great hand drawn version for Converse RED and the Missoni creations are said to hit stores April 2010.

image via lostinasupermarket.com

An article dedicated to the iconic shoe gave a few examples of just how attached some are to their Chucks reads,

“On May 31, 1986, Doc Rivers was married in them — high-top pink ones, to match his bride Chris Campion’s wedding gown. On Nov. 21, 2000, Hosea Williams was buried in them — high-top red ones, to complement his blue denim bib overalls and red shirt as the Atlanta civil rights activist lay in state. And one starry night, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points while wearing the greatest basketball shoe of all time.” via chucksconnection.com

If you’re cool, you’re cool.

PS If you don’t have your own beloved pair (we do) then happy hunting for the perfect ones :)

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