The 90's was a very busy era. here is a 90's timeline highlighting the most significant events that took place during the decade:
1990: After 30 years, Nelson Mandela is released from prison and becomes the first President of South Africa.
1991: The world is introduced to the World Wide web.
1992: Nirvana tops the charts with 'Smells like teen spirit'
1993: Pentium processor is developed by intel.
1994: Kurt Cobain shoots himself.
1996: Tupac Shakur (2pac) is shot in Las Vegas while stopped at traffic lights.
1998: Apple launches the very first multicolour, translucent iMac.
All these events had a huge impact on society and artists were getting inspired by the changing world around them.
Artists were inspired and being frivolous and in new forms of art. The 90's really marked the beginning of body modification including tattoos and piercings.
This triggered an anti-conformist approach to fashion which was popular throughout the course of the 1990s, society grew more accustom to the casual chic look, including T-shirts, jeans, hoodies, and trainers, a trend which continued into the 2000s.
Kate Moss, was thrust into the public eye which, sparked controversy with her very thin, waif-like figure. Due to Kate’s extremely skinny heroin chic frame, many criticised her for allegedly promoting eating disorders in her shots.
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