From chokers to fanny packs, there is no doubt that 2016 has turned back into the 90s. Pokémon Go is a trend that sums up the year of 2016. In the year of 1998, Pokémon was broadcast on television after the Pokémon cards and games were released. Today, Pokémon Go is worth up to $3.6 billion. Also the app is very popular among teens and young adults. In the 90s, Calvin Klein was a popular brand that most celebrities would model for. Well known models for Calvin Klein back in the 90s were Mark Wahlberg and Kate Moss. Today, Justin Bieber and Kendall Jenner are known models for the popular brand. In 1992, Michael Jordan was awarded the MVP trophy. Steph Curry is the new Michael Jordan in our era and is the first player since Michael Jordan to score 118 points in the first 3 games of a season. Steph Curry is listed as one the top players for the most three pointers in a game and he was also the 2016 NBA MVP.

90s fashions trends are making a comeback as well. 90s accessories like Chokers necklaces, are becoming so popular that they come in many varieties and versions. There are many types of chokers like gold, plastic, leather, even tattooed-on chokers. 90s styled clothing is very influential to today’s fashion. Overalls, Crop tops, mom jeans, and fanny packs from Victoria’s secret are in style and 90s makeup is also trending. Additionally, the most popular looks of makeup today are nude lipstick, metallic eyeshadow, and lip liners. Nude lipstick today is either matte or sheer. In the 90s, nude lipstick was worn opaque, glossy, or neutral. The style of metallic eyeshadow and lip liners never changed. 90s makeup brands that we still use today, are MAC cosmetics, Urban Decay, and Smashbox. These brands always have the makeup looks that are in style and are popular.

Nickelodeon Rewind is a modern day television program that consists of a spin offs of classic 90s TV shows like Hey Arnold, Catdog, and Doug. These shows were very relatable to teens about life problems and how to deal problematic situations. Hey Arnold taught kids how it was okay to be different and to stand out. The show teaches a lot of life lessons like standing up to bullies and dealing with thieves. Other popular 90s TV shows were Courage the Cowardly Dog and The Wonder Years. Courage the Cowardly Dog taught kids to love their families and not to give up on dreams. It also taught kids the difference between right and wrong. Courage, was a good role model for kids as he saved the lives of others and was very brave by facing his fears. The Wonder years was a TV series that ran from the late 80s to the early 90s. The show follows Kevin Arnold and his problematic obstacles of life. In the show, Kevin went through the same problems most teens deal with today, like first love, bullies, and popularity. Both courage the Cowardly Dog and The Wonder Years are popular family shows now available on Netflix.

Movies like Clueless, She’s All That, and The Sandlot are iconic 90s movies. These films are also on the top greatest movies list today. The Sandlot tells a story about how a major league baseball hero grew up for the love of baseball and having fun with his friends. The movie is very popular and has a lot of modern day remakes. Additionally ,The Lion King has a jaunty soundtrack of music and has turned into one of the best musicals on Broadway today.

The most favored genre of music today are hip hop, pop, and R&B. Most of today’s musicians are inspired by 90s music. TLC, Lauryn Hill, and The Spice Girls are the most popular 90s music artist and everyday their music is being sampled into new songs or being remixed on soundcloud or by famous musicians. Talk Out Loud by Deadly Hunta used a sample of Spice girl’s Wannabe. Talk Out Loud is a genre of Hip Hop and Rap it is a new and modern version of Wannabe. DJ Kaytranada altered TLC’s Creep and remixed into a catchy and more modern tone. Although the original is still well respected, Dj Kaytranada’s rendition was very well put. Lauryn Hill is a very famous singer/songwriter who has one more than 5 Grammys. Her music today is played on the radio and she is still performing today. Beyoncé, Jay Z, and Britney Spears, are 90s artist and are the top and most popular musicians. Beyoncé and Jay Z has vast amount of fans. They also have a net worth amount of one billion dollars.

For those who loved the 90s, the 2010s are proving to be a comfortable blast from the past with a little modernity mixed in.