#TBT '93

November 07, 2018

'90s nostalgia is never-ending. From the runways to countless reboots (looking at you, Heathers, Sabrina, Charmed...the list goes on), the decade has continued to seep its way into our cultural canon—even though many of us who actually lived in the '90s can't really understand why. The one thing that all of us can agree on, however, is that in 1993 grunge was fashion's reigning reference—and Marc Jacobs was its unofficial king.

In 1993, while working at Perry Ellis, the designer debuted his legendary Grunge collection on the likes of Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington. Of course, the range got Jacobs fired (thank god, since it's what led him to launch his own eponymous brand), and became known as the spark that ignited high fashion grunge.

Since then, the line has become one of the top fashion legends—constantly referenced, reproduced and right-clicked on Pinterest; but no one has ever been able to tap into the era like MJ.

And lucky for all of us who were too young to actually wear the original collection (or weren't even yet born), the designer has decided to go launch his very own '90s reboot. Though, sorry Netflix, this one's not for you.

To celebrate 25 years since first presenting the iconic collection, Jacobs has reiussed the line with a limited edition capsule, Redux Grunge Collection 1993/2018 Marc Jacobs, featuring 26 looks replicated in their entirety, from the dresses to the jewelry, all done in their original prints, fabrics and embroideries.

“The ‘Grunge’ collection epitomized the first time in my professional career I was unwavering in my determination to see my vision come to life on the runway, without creative compromise," said Jacobs about the collection and his decision to reproduce it for 2018.

That's not the only throwback. Jacobs tapped longtime collaborator, photographer Juergen Teller, who's been shooting for the brand since 1998, to shoot the collection's new campaign on models like Binx Walton and Slick Woods, as well as the First Baby of Grunge, Coco Gordon-Moore.

The capsule hits stores and marcjacobs.com on November 15.

Until then, you can get into the '90s [teen] spirit by listening to some Sonic Youth, Hole and Nirvana—oh, and previewing some of our favorite looks from the Redux collection, below.

Redux Grunge Collection 1993/2018 Marc Jacobs drops November 15. Pre-order it here.

Photos courtesy of the brand.

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