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Nov 2022
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The 1990s Episode 2: Grunge Strikes Back

Vogue
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The 90s brought a backlash to the lingering decadence of the 80s. This was the birth of grunge. As supermodels rose to prominence, so did this counterculture, which emphasized anti-fashion and rejection of superficiality. But can anyone be exempt from fashion? Episode 2: Grunge Strikes Back features guest interviews with Marc Jacobs, Kim Gordon, Anna Sui, Ca ... Show More
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