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It was deemed radical at the time, a freeing shape, in a colour previously associated with mourning

The A-line is the more relaxed and versatile construction

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"You can see clearly that in the '90s, there was some ingenuity with how people were looking at design, in large-part because of technology and the feeling that we were entering a new era," Byrd said

From silent discos to time-travel parties, these creative ideas are perfect for those who want something different

You can still be elegant while gently evoking the era or an ethos your hosts are trying to create