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A look back at 90s fashion in Liverpool and all the trends you’re bound to remember

BySpotted UK

Jan 17, 2024

A look back at 90s fashion in Liverpool and all the trends you're bound to remember

Photos show just how much has changed in the city over the last 30 years

Crowds at the Radio One summer Roadshow event when it was held in Liverpool for the first time. August 26, 1994
Crowds at the Radio One summer Roadshow event when it was held in Liverpool for the first time. August 26, 1994

The 1990s don't feel like all that long ago – but these photos show just how much has changed in the city since.

Life has moved on at a rapid pace since the decade, from technology and the games we played to the buildings, shops and of course, fashion. There was lots of denim, chokers, crimped hair, velour and more as people across the country embraced a more casual style.

You're bound to remember just a few of these trends – but you may also feel older when seeing a handful of them come back into fashion.

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We've revisited the archives to find some snaps of days gone by on the streets of through the years.just to check how stylish the 90s really were. From crowds at events to shoppers and people going about their day to day lives, you may spot a familiar face or recognise some of the clothes or accessories from your lost 90s wardrobe.

A number of photos included are also from photoshoots of looks on sale at the time. You can see more in our gallery below.

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  1. Scenes from The Beatles Weekend. August 31, 1993

    Scenes from The Beatles weekend that took place on August 31, 1993

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  2. Toxteth Carnival, Liverpool, July 24, 1993

    Kids wearing colourful outfits watch the Toxteth Carnival on July 24, 1993

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  3. Crowds of people line the dock road set for a day out at Liverpool Albert Dock to see the tall ships. August 15, 1992

    Crowds line soak up the sun at the Albert Dock as the tall ships arrive. Picture taken August 15, 1992

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  4. Owen Owen Department Store, Liverpool, March 19, 1993. Mrs Janet Sexton, a shopper at Owen Owen for over fifty years

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  5. Model, Kelly, wearing Maritime inspired clothing at Liverpool Marina. June 13, 1996

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  6. Model, Kelly, wearing Maritime inspired look at Liverpool Marina. June 1996

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  7. Alex Fletcher, who stars as Jacqui Dixon in Brookside pictured on September 8, 1994

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  8. Model, Lindsay, wearing a winter brown coat and boots, Liverpool on September 7, 1994

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  9. Model, Lindsay, in another winter look. September 7, 1994

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  10. A busy scene of shoppers on Church Street pictured on July 11, 1991

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  11. Revellers at Garlands nightclub, Liverpool. Circa 1998

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  12. The John Lennon Scholarship Concert held at the Pier Head on Saturday, May 5, 1990

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  13. Pupils cheer on their friends at Bootle Primary School's sports day, held at Stuart Road Playing Fields on July 1, 1991

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  14. People in Liverpool city centre watching the solar eclipse on August 11, 1999

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  15. 051 club, Liverpool city centre, clubbers leave in the morning after a very late all night bash. August 22, 1992

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  16. 051 Club, Liverpool, July 6, 1992

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  17. City centre sales, Liverpool. December 27, 1994

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  18. People queueing during Christmas sales, Church Street, Liverpool. December 27, 1997

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  1. Christmas shopping scenes in Liverpool. December 15, 1991

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  2. Three children only have eyes for the colourful display of Christmas lights in Church Street, Liverpool city centre. November 19, 1993

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  3. Liverpool Lime Street Station. Liverpool. May 9, 1998

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  4. Mrs Peggy Lennon and her partner Doris Willis practice their steps in the open air of Goodison Park, during a break from the monthly afternoon tea dance. Watching on from the stands are Hilda Procter, Pat Woods, organiser for Everton and Walton Age Concern and Neil Dewsnip, community development officer for Everton Football Club on June 8, 1992

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  5. Crowds walk through Liverpool Central railway station on December 10, 1994

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  6. Liverpool town centre on the first day of the sales, Boxing Day. December 26, 1993

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  7. The Liverpool Show, Wavertree Park. May 29, 1995

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  8. Teenagers Nicola Daley from Grassendale and Sam Wagner from Halewood try out the new American craze of human bowling at the Hollywood Bowl at Edge Lane retail park, Liverpool. November 25, 1993

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  9. Top of the Pops arrives in Liverpool, and will be filming at the L2 nightclub on Hotham Street, Liverpool city centre. September 22, 1999

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  10. Radio One summer Roadshow event when it was held in Liverpool for the first time. August 26, 1994

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  1. Crowds at the Radio One summer Roadshow event when it was held in Liverpool for the first time. August 26, 1994

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  2. 1500 children enjoy a Fun Day at Sefton Park, organised by Merseyside Play Action Council & Liverpool City Council. August 19, 1992

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  3. Lewis's department store getting ready for Christmas. Pictured, women modelling evening dresses and a skirt suit. October 18, 1990

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  4. British Home Stores, Liverpool. December 23, 1990

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  5. Church Street, Liverpool. December 7, 1993

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  6. Toxteth Carnival, Liverpool. July 24, 1993

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  7. Liverpool Polytechnic Students, end of year fashion show at the 051 Club, Liverpool. June 23, 1992

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  8. Liverpool Polytechnic Students, end of year fashion show at the 051 Club, Liverpool. June 23, 1992

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  9. The parents of the young children from Grove Park Day Centre raised funds for the colourful state of the art play equipment. November 5, 1992

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  10. Merseyside students left to right: Ben Chan, Jeremy Ramone, Louise Overend, Clive Wellsteed, Michael Miller and Damion Murphy who all achieved outstanding results in their A-Level exams. August 21, 1996

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