From Grungy to Groundbreaking: Iconic Photos of the 90s
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The 1990s might just be the last decade to have its own truly unique, recognizable style. Whether or not we were into the music, most of us went through even just a little grunge phase and embraced the look that came with it.RELATED |The Good, Bad and the Unforgettable: Iconic Photos of the 80sTheres a joke that some kids today think Nirvana is a brand, not a band. But the 90s were about more than grunge they had a style all their own.Colorful iMacsGetty Imagesloading...In 1999, Apple unveiled five new iMac colors and lowered the price Steve Jobs announced the companys remarkable comeback.The 90s: A Slower Era on the Brink of Rapid ChangeIn many ways, the 1990s were the last pre-HD era, a time when everything wasnt instant.Images on internet (watch below for reference) took ages to load, TV shows aired on a set schedule, and packages didnt arrive with the click of a button.RELATED |TIME WARP: 79 Photos That Scream Life in the '70sThe 90s felt like a decade where time sped up the closer you got to Y2K. Dial-up internet revolutionized the way we communicated (though it feels laughably quaint now), and Friends reshaped TV comedy. And lets not forget everyone wanted the Rachel haircut.The Rachel Haircut - Jennifer AnistonGetty Imagesloading...THE 'RACHEL': This photo was probably ripped from many magazines and handed to millions of hairstylists.OPPOSITES: Grunge and Bubblegum PopIt was also a decade of contradictions, too. Grunge dominated fashion and music, yet bubblegum pop and boy bands ruled the charts. If you werent on TRL in the late-90s, could you even call yourself famous? Keep scrolling for the iconic '90s photos.But the 90s were about more than entertainment, fads, and fashion. It was a time of major milestones and change. The 1995 O.J. Simpson trial ushered in the relentless 24-hour news cycle, while the (say it out loud) World Wide Web began connecting the globe in ways we never imagined.So, lets be kind and rewind to a time of Tamagotchis, Titanic, beepers and boy band battles.LOOK: Relive the 90s in These Iconic PhotosThese photos capture the good, the grungy, and the groundbreaking moments that defined the 90s and left their mark on history and pop culture.Gallery Credit: Stephen LenzREAD MORE: Beloved 90s Foods That No Longer ExistGet our free mobile appTotally 80s: The Pictures That Take You BackTake a nostalgic journey through the '80s with these iconic photoscapturing the fashion, toys, and unforgettable news events that left a lasting impact on a generation. Keep scrolling to relive the moments that defined the decade.Gallery Credit: Stephen LenzFiled Under: Friends, Seinfeld, UCRCategories: Galleries, Longform, Special Features, TV News
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