https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey en-us 2020-10-14 08:00:29 UTC 2023-06-23 21:04:40 UTC hello@padlet.com 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827870575 BBC made this article highlighting main cultural happenings in the 90s. From TV shows, to music and fashion, it also highlights what today is influenced by culture in the 90s and how we are influenced. ]]> 2020-10-14 08:02:55 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827870575 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827877018 Rollingstone made a great article talking about how 2018 in particular was a massive year for the comeback of 90s trends. It says "The nineties still continues to haunt the pop imagination". From 2018 to now, we still see alot of influence from 90s culture. Whether it be the fashion trends coming back or the rise of girl and boy bands, there is no denying the 90s largely influences us today.]]> 2020-10-14 08:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827877018 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827886591 In this article by retrowaste, main headlines from the time are highlighted, including Kurt Cobain's fame with Nirvana and the OJ SImpson case. It is interesting to see how the news of the time influenced the surrounding culture of this decade.]]> 2020-10-14 08:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827886591 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827895893 The Acid House movement in the late 80s was primarily the most important influence to the new subculture of Rave. It was named the "second summer of love" and brought a mass group together to celebrate life through dance and music, before shortly grabbing the attention of the Police and becoming a rebellion. ]]> 2020-10-14 08:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827895893 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827915793 This mainly talks about the scene in the USA but mentions how it started in the UK before influencing those in the USA. It mentions the type of atmosphere that you would find at a rave: light shows with strobing lights, this enabled ravers on drugs to experience different 'trips'. Fog machines were used along with heavy bass sounds and steady beats to dance to. ]]> 2020-10-14 08:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827915793 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827929050 The above article highlights the type of people that attended Raves in the 90s. It started from people that simply liked the atypical music, with heavy beats and bass that was electronically crafted as opposed to from instruments such as guitars and drums. The working class dominated the crowds, but also high class teens who were being deviant from their parents. ]]> 2020-10-14 08:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827929050 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827935056 From the same website as above, it was said that ecstasy had a huge increase in popularity due to the rave scene. PLUR was a theoretical system to protect individuals at raves. It was created to protect all ravers at all times. Many ravers took ecstasy to help them rave longer and to feel the music even more. They note the psychedelic and stimulant effects of ecstasy. ]]> 2020-10-14 08:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827935056 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827959956 This article from 1998 highlights the resurgence of drug use in the 90s. Many were high school seniors, showing that they could have been involved in rave culture. Many already smoked cigarettes and were involved in regular binge drinking. 1 of 16 students in every high school has tried ecstasy, the drug which ravers notoriously took. Marijuana led the resurgence but is formerly known as a gateway drug anyway. Many other hallucinogens had also been reported to have been taken by alot of students. Ravers took these drugs to improve the setting that the rave took place in and stimulate them. ]]> 2020-10-14 08:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827959956 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827965902 Wikipedia has a whole article linking to the drugs also known as rave drugs. Mainly taken were LSD, Ketamine and Ecstasy. These drugs were also known as 'disco biscuits' as they were easy to just take quickly and conveniently before or whilst attending a rave. It also highlights dangers that Ravers had such as becoming dehydrated whilst partying in a rave setting. ]]> 2020-10-14 08:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827965902 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827973165 In 1985 as part of the "war on drugs", the US outlawed MDMA under the Controlled Substances act. This ultimately showed it had potential for abuse. It says in the article that MDMA makes users feel energetic, sexually aroused, emotionally close to those they may not even know. Ecstasy deaths from overheating were very common especially in rave environments. There is a spiritual connection with ravers who take ecstasy as they grow close to those around them. It reached the UK in 1988]]> 2020-10-14 08:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827973165 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827981691 This article largely highlights the ways that Ecstasy travelled over and was used mainly as a party drug. ]]> 2020-10-14 08:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827981691 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827988779 In bershka especially, there is a resurgence of smiley face patterns, bright neon colours and accessories. The decade we are currently in takes alot of fashion influence from the 90s and this is widely seen in high street stores today. ]]> 2020-10-14 09:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827988779 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827989548 2020-10-14 09:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827989548 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827993401 2020-10-14 09:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827993401 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827995914 My group visited Cyberdog in Camden to see more fashion influenced from 90s rave. There was plenty of neon, smiley faces and in the shop itself there was loud, rave music playing and dark lighting, emulating the scene of a rave.]]> 2020-10-14 09:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827995914 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827996978 The main bulk of cyberdog was dark, allowing the neon clothing to glow which is how a rave environment would have been]]> 2020-10-14 09:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827996978 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827998404 KAPPA was a large brand in the 90s and is still very popular to this day - cyberdog sold rave kappa clothing in extremely bright colours which immediately links to 90s rave]]> 2020-10-14 09:07:36 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827998404 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827999559 Hats with Marijuana logos would have been popular as drug use was such a big thing for ravers. The emblem then resembled peace and love which is what ravers came together to enjoy.]]> 2020-10-14 09:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/827999559 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828002406 This highlights how rave fashion got to where it was in the 90s. ]]> 2020-10-14 09:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828002406 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828078381 This talks about the history of rave and the music that came from other underlying cultures in the USA before reaching the UK after 4 DJS took a trip to Ibiza and brought the Ibiza club atmosphere back to the UK where abandoned warehouse events were held and the use of ecstasy and hallucinogenics were increased in the UK. 'The Sun' started making their own smiley face t-shirts and making fashion guides on what to wear to raves.]]> 2020-10-14 09:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828078381 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828090949 Article surrounding the history of the Smiley face and its use on garments. The 90s saw the rise of Nirvana signing to labels, their merchandise was a sozzled looking smiley on a t shirt and this was appealing to a mass audience after the popularity of the regular smiley in the early 90s. Nowadays, FatboySlim, an advocate for rave and good time music, sports the smiley and even has a tattoo of it.]]> 2020-10-14 09:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828090949 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828095053 As we visited Cyberdog, we could get a good grasp on the remaining influences of rave fashion from the 90s. They call it "futuristic fashion".]]> 2020-10-14 10:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828095053 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828097946 ASOS made an article in 2015 promoting their store and rave fashion that we can take from the 90s and wear in modern day. ]]> 2020-10-14 10:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828097946 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828101009 This Marie Claire article highlights the 90s trends that have stuck with us today, showing the heavy influence that this era has on today. Bum bags and bucket hats are now synonymous with festival and everyday wear. Sportswear has stayed on trend for years and the image of a brand is still as important as ever. Adidas and Nike being two significant brands here. ]]> 2020-10-14 10:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828101009 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828105192 "too cool to care" "carefree" wear things such as scrunchies, flannels, bum bags etc]]> 2020-10-14 10:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828105192 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828110955 Many say that the act of raving was part of a rebellion. Ravers said it was a "freedom to party"]]> 2020-10-14 10:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828110955 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828113087 Shows photos from protests in 1989 to 1997. They pushed back against a decade of a conservative government and a repressive legislation like the 1994 Criminal Justice Act. Along with the banning of Ecstasy. Rave, free parties and festivals were criminalised along with peaceful protests. To ravers, the criminalisation made all of these much more attractive, which led to mass protests from people who were just interested in forming connections, partying and being with music. ]]> 2020-10-14 10:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828113087 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828134493 The UK's notorious Criminal Justice and Public Order Act of 1994 furnished the British legal establishment with new powers to prevent people from playing dance music during the night at "gathering[s] on land in the open air of 100 or more persons". Autechre's tongue-in-cheek response put its money where its mouth was: all proceeds from the record's sales went to the National Council for Civil Liberties, while a sticker on the 12-inch sleeve warned that the Act sought "to outlaw diversity and dissent" and to target "specific groups of people in an unjust and discriminatory way". - cited from https://dj.dancecult.net/index.php/dancecult/article/view/287/264]]> 2020-10-14 10:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828134493 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828136382 Spice girls returned for a reunion tour in 2019 which sold out in seconds. The TV show friends is as popular as ever still, with people also attempting to recreate outfits worn by characters on there. ]]> 2020-10-14 10:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828136382 40093431 https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828553814 2020-10-14 13:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/40093431/6r2hcsm2u5wtskey/wish/828553814