'Clueless' was an absolute fashion moment
In the '90s, so many of our favorite films starred plucky teens: a headstrong Julia Stiles in"10 Things I Hate About You," a devious Sarah Michelle Gellar in"Cruel Intentions," a cunning Reese Witherspoon in"Election." But one of those teens has proven more lasting than the rest: Alicia Silverstone's Cher, from"Clueless."
The character has been a mainstay in popular culture ever since she first appeared in 1995. Based on Jane Austen's"Emma," Cher Horowitz is a popular rich girl who's always meddling in everyone else's business. Under the guise of charity, she intervenes in the life of Tai, her school's"tragically unhip" new kid, making her over and serving as her guide to popularity -- until Tai admits her feelings for Cher's ex-stepbrother, who Cher likes too.
In an opening scene, she wears it to her school with her best friend Dionne, who also wears a plaid blazer and skirt, though hers is a more understated black pattern with red accents. Next to it, Cher's outfit is so bright, you can't take your eyes off her."We wanted to make sure that she popped because she's going to be in the quad with a lot of green around her, a lot of other kids," costume designer Mona MayEntertainment Weekly in 2015.
The fashion doesn't end after the first scene. The whole film is a visual feast for '90s fashion buffs: A white Calvin Klein mini dress for date night, an '80s-style blazer and argyle skirt for a day out shopping, a red Alaia party dress, a pinstriped blazer and beret for school. All of these are imbued with Cher's signature ensembles -- a twist on classic fashion pieces that makes otherwise stuffy clothes look fun.
Amid all the collective wistfulness, another reboot was announced. Deadline reported in October that a"Clueless"-inspired TV series had grabbed network attention. Only this time, Dionne will star.
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