Photos show the biggest style trends 30 years ago

Erin McDowellJan 16, 2024, 07:40 IST

The cast of "Friends" pictured in 1994.Reisig & Taylor/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

Thirty years ago, in 1994, the biggest fashion trends were denim, velvet, and animal print.
Kate Moss nailed the "model-off-duty" look, and jeans were a style staple.

You might be surprised to realize that 1994 was 30 years ago — and how much style has changed since then.

It wasn't out of the ordinary to see the year's biggest stars rocking jeans, overalls, or miniskirts on the red carpet. Animal print and simple dresses were also in vogue, complemented by sheer black tights.

Here's a look back at the biggest style trends of 1994.

"Friends" premiered in September 1994, and the characters' costumes reflected some of the biggest style trends of the time.

Lisa Kudrow photographed as Phoebe Buffay in "Friends" in June 1994.Reisig & Taylor/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

Denim wasn't just popular for dresses.

Halle Berry attends an event in Bel Air, California, in May 1994.Steve Granitz/Wire Image/Getty Images

Overalls were also popular, even for red-carpet events.

Toni Braxton attends the Big Sisters Guild of Los Angeles Sterling Award Salute, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on November 4, 1994.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images

Male celebrities like Brad Pitt also kept it casual on the red carpet in grunge-inspired looks.

Brad Pitt and Jitka Pohlodek during "Legends of the Fall" premiere in November 1994.Barry King//WireImage/Getty Images

Other stars opted for sleek and simple slip dresses. Sarah Jessica Parker took an edgy approach with this outfit.

Sarah Jessica Parker attends the "Ed Wood" premiere on September 27, 1994.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Supermodel Naomi Campbell showed that the slip dress could be glamorous.

Naomi Campbell attends the 5th Annual Fire & Ice Ball, held at 20th Century Fox Studios in Los Angeles, California, in December 1994.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images

People also layered up with leather motorcycle jackets.

Cindy Crawford attends The Rolling Stones concert on October 21, 1994.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Velvet jackets and suits were also popular.

Julia Roberts attends the "Crooklyn" New York City premiere on May 9, 1994.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Oversized blazers were another popular trend.

Drew Barrymore in 1994.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images

Animal print is another trend that dominated 1994.

Halle Berry on December 9, 1994.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

The trend also showed up in accessories.

Kate Moss arriving from New York on December 16, 1994, at Los Angeles International Airport.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Wearing feathers is another trend that's recently come back.

Kate Moss during APLA Fashion Show Honors Isaac Mizrahi on May 4, 1994.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Embroidered dresses and matching sets were a major trend in 1994.

Sandra Bullock in the press room of the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images

"Clueless" wasn't released until 1995, but plaid was already a major fashion trend a year prior.

Mariah Carey attends the fall 1994 F/W Calvin Klein fashion show.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

Perhaps the most famous fashion moment of 1994 was Princess Diana's "revenge dress."

Princess Diana famously wore this black dress by designer Christina Stambolian in 1994.Jayne Fincher/Getty Images

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