It has been the summer of square scarves and kerchiefs and in all ways possible: worn as belts (thank you, Alexa Chung), around the neck and, of course, as headwear. We’ve seen scarves with eye-catching prints and colors, spotted on Gracie Abrams, Elle Fanning, and BLACKPINK’s Jennie, to name a few, but let us not forget the classic bandana. Now, Zoe Kravitz is the latest to take on the '90s-inspired trend of a bandana tied at the back of the head.
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Stepping out for an appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” to promote her new film, “Caught Stealing” with Austin Butler, Kravitz’s entire look, from head-to-toe, was inspired by vintage fashion eras. Styled by Danielle Goldberg, the actor paired a custom Saint Laurent cropped '90s-esque suit vest top with low rise pinstripe pants, accessorized with vintage silver sporty Nike VSN sunglasses, a wrapped Jessica McCormack choker, and, of course, completed the look with a classic black and white bandana. The outfit served as a reminder that '90s trends will always be relevant.
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We can credit the bandana accessory trend to '90s and early 2000s icons such as Aaliyah, Tupac, Christina Aguilera, and an NSYNC-era Justin Timberlake, but it was also a staple in Black culture. Bandanas served the practical function of keeping natural curly or coily hair out of one's face and became even more engrained in Black culture through hip-hop and streetwear.
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With luxury brands like Miu Miu creating their own bandanas and releasing bandana print clothing (see: the brand's L’Eté 2025 Campaign), the bandana is officially crossing over from '90s culture into luxury fashion—and we're taking notes!
