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Whether we like to admit it or not, we’ve all hopped on some form of bandwagon at least once in our lives and when it comes to clothing and accessory trends, there are too many to count. Like every other country in the world, Malta is not immune to trends and admittedly, neither were we. That said, here are some throwback Maltese fashion trends which took over the island back in the day. How many of these do you remember?
Levi’s T-Shirt
Whilst being a relatively passive trend in terms of cultural significance, the plain Levi’s Tee felt like a national uniform in 2018, you just had to have it. The white t-shirt, red emblem and blocky logo lettering were a local fashion phenomenon and anyone still having this in their wardrobe holds a moment in Maltese clothing culture.
Go Bananas Shirts
Whether it was an ever-so-bold ‘The Man ⬆️ The Legend ⬇️’ shirt or a classic ‘I’m with stupid’ piece, the late 2000s and early 2010s were riddled with a myriad of quirky-quoting tees and we will never forget it. From YOLOs to IDGAFs and everything in between, having one of these shirts meant that you liked to live life on the edge, or at least thought you did.
Bright drainpipe jeans
Back in the good old days, the tighter and brighter your drainpipe pants were, the more respect you commanded. Bringing absolute truth to the name ‘drainpipe’, these jeans were a statement piece unlike any other and are a definite relic of the ‘spiky hair and kuruna (rosary beads)’ era of Maltese fashion.
Givova tracksuit pants
A staple part of any post-secondary student’s wardrobe, particularly those attending Junior College, this trusty pair of pantaloons guided you throughout your journey towards University. With an agreeable price and all the comfort you could ever need, the Givova tracksuit pants were an essential part of any student’s wardrobe.
Ice-Watch
A consequence of one of the strongest apparel campaigns in Malta, absolutely everyone wanted an Ice-watch in the mid-to-late-2010s. While the vivid statement pieces still hold to this day as a colourful addition to anyone’s outfit, they truly peaked around 2017 and every time a birthday or Christmas came along, we hoped that we would rip open our gifts to unveil an Ice-watch box.
What’s YOUR favourite throwback Maltese fashion piece?
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