The 1990s have made a surprise comeback – not as nostalgia, but as a full-fledged fashion statement that defines the season. The aesthetics of that decade are once again inspiring designers and bringing back to the catwalks things that seemed like archives just yesterday: white denim, micro shorts, slip skirts and minimalist sandals. This comeback is a new interpretation of a code that is extremely relevant today. We have collected 7 things that are making a loud comeback this summer and are already shaping the wardrobes of fashionistas.
White jeans
There's nothing more summery than white jeans. They replace classic blue and instantly brighten up a silhouette. Cindy Crawford wore them in the 1990s, and today Jonathan Anderson is bringing them back into his collections as a key staple for both men's and women's wardrobes.
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Cindy Crawford
Dior
Denim micro shorts
This summer, shorts are getting as short as possible. In the 1990s, Levi's jeans were simply hand-cut, and in 2026, it's coming back in a softer, bohemian version, like in the Isabel Marant collection.
Pamela Anderson
Isabel Marant
Slip skirt
The little sister of the slip dress is the silk skirt, which feels like a second skin. In the 1990s, stars wore it on the red carpet, today it is making a comeback as a universal base – light and minimalist.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Carven
Bootcut jeans
Jennifer Aniston and Kendrick Lamar are two very different stars, but they have one thing in common: their love for bootcut denim. The slightly flared silhouette is back in fashion as it visually elongates the legs and works as a great base for any look.
Jennifer Aniston
Loewe
Top with thin straps
Thin straps, lace, light satin – the lingerie-style top is back in the spotlight. It's a piece that balances sexiness and simplicity, and works best in everyday looks with denim.
Keri Russell
Stella McCartney
Minimalist sandals
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's style became a symbol of understated elegance in the 1990s. She made the minimalist square-heeled sandals a part of the urban wardrobe – and today this silhouette is returning to the streets of fashion capitals.
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
Max Mara
Capri
Capri pants are the perfect balance between shorts and pants. Carrie Bradshaw wore them in the 1990s and 2000s on Sex and the City, and today they're back in fashionistas' wardrobes. The new generation is wearing them more edgy, pairing them with heels and an oversized top.
Jessica Biel
Versace
Based on materials from Vogue.fr.