Comfortable to take on and off, cheap, and inexplicably cool – the tattoo choker necklace is nearly synonymous with nineties fashion. The tight, stretchy black or colored plastic necklaces adorned the necks of actresses, models, and musicians throughout the decade, including Kate Moss, Drew Barrymore, Lisa Kudrow, Gwen Stefani, and Britney Spears. While the tattoo choker is often associated with nineties grunge, the crossover popularity of the springy henna tattoo-inspired throat decals eventually rendered them genre-less.
With no tricky hooks or clasps, the one-size-fits-all tattoo choker necklace was a statement piece that was also easy to trade among friends. The accessories could be purchased in multi-packs for roughly the cost of one’s weekly allowance and stretched up to 18 inches while still returning to their original shape. This made them the jewelry piece de jour for angsty middle schoolers attempting to channel the lighthearted magical vibes of Melissa Joan Hart on Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
While the tattoo choker necklace grew popular in the last decade of the century, the history of this style of jewelry extends much further back. First documented in hieroglyphics from ancient Egypt, the popularity of the choker has risen and fallen much like many of the world’s great empires. In France, red ribbon chokers were used as a political symbol during the French Revolution to criticize the beheadings that defined the Reign of Terror. Fashion experts highlight the necklace’s ability to both conceal and highlight the neck as part of their appeal. The style became popular again during the 1920s, as short hairstyles like the bob allowed the neck to be more visible. In the 1970s, men also began wearing chokers to defy gender stereotypes. David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, and Mick Jagger were just some of the stars who experimented with the style.
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Once again, you can unlock your inner power and display your love for the '90s with this power bead bracelet. Hopefully, this accessory will put you in a state of zen and leave you feeling at peace. If not, at least you will look cool.
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Need to pair your hair accessories with your denim jacket and matching denim jeans? We got you covered! Throw your hair up in true '90s style with this denim hair scrunchy.
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The slap bracelet, an innocuous little wrist wrap turned children's toy, was to early '90s kids what fidget spinners are to children of the 2010s. Incredibly simple and idiotically brilliant, the slap bracelet was both a fashion statement and an...
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As Confucius once said, “Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.” While there were many products in the 1990s that promised individual enlightenment, none were as convenient or cute as the color-changing mood ring. Marketed as...
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Bold neon colors were a popular choice for ‘90s fashion accessories. With Jelly Bracelets, you could layer on as many colors as you wanted, and even trade them with friends. Dare to be bold again with these colorful bracelets, and accessorize your wardrobe with a distinctly ‘90s flare.
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One of the most recognizable accessories of the middle-to-late 1990s is an oversized, pastel plastered watch that turned time telling into a fashion statement. The Baby G digital sports watch was a slenderer version of the original G-Shock line of...
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Ever get frustrated while trying to fish out your wallet from the deep pockets of your favorite pair of JNCO jeans? Worry no more! This flame wallet with chain is the perfect solution for retrieving your money in the most fashionable and efficient way possible.
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