We asked strangers to guess '90s movies and TV shows from just the outfits
LONDON -- '90s movies and TV shows are pretty darn awesome. And, although time has moved on since then; these iconic shows and films are still just as relevant in 2016.
The life lessons we learned from Clueless still ring true; 10 Things I Hate About You will teach you everything you need to know about dating; and -- most importantly -- The Fresh Prince of Bel Air is still a major source of fashion inspo.
Mashable hit the streets of London during men's fashion week to test people's knowledge -- and love -- of '90s TV and film.
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We asked trendy strangers to identify iconic movies and shows from the outfits alone. Here's how they did.
Raina Naidu, marketing assistant
Her answer: The Bodyguard
Correct answer: The Bodyguard
Joel Claude, photographer for Pose magazine
His answer: “I know that’s Samuel L. Jackson, but I forgot what the film is…”
Correct answer: Pulp Fiction
Olivia Papps and Keira Liberati from Notion Magazine
Her answer: “Keeping Up Appearances?”
Correct answer: Frasier
Salman Dean, blogger and Eksuda Vessakosol, magazine journalist
Their answer: "No idea!"
Correct answer: 10 Things I Hate About You
Jeanette Nkwate, beauty editor at All Things Hair
Her answer: "I’m going to say it’s Cruel Intentions.”
Correct answer: Cruel Intentions
Jorge Greenberg, writer
His answer: "Clueless."
Correct answer: Clueless
Gavin, associate at a photography lighting company
His answer: "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air?"
Correct answer: The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Chris Amfo, stylist
His answer: “Clarissa Explains It All. That’s an easy one.”
Correct answer: Clarissa Explains It All
Tom Daley, retail associate
His answer: "Saved by the Bell."
Correct answer: Saved by the Bell
Jonathan Heath, contact strategist
His answer: "Friends."
Correct answer: Friends
Andrea Holmqvist, copywriter at Selfridges
Her answer: “Criminal something? Law and Order?”
Correct answer: Ally McBeal
Miguel Malo, sales agent
His answer: "I was born in the late '90s so I don’t know. My guess is going to be really bad. I’m going to say Degrassi."
Correct answer: Sister Sister
Eli Ankutse, journalist at Joshua’s Magazine
His answer: "I don't know."
Correct answer: Dawson’s Creek
Shayda Simone and Petro Powell, PR and marketing
Their answer: "Forrest Gump!"
Correct answer: Forrest Gump
Nick, model
His answer: “Percy’s Perfect Parrots? Oh, is it the guy who can talk to animals with Jim Carrey? Dr. Doolittle?”
Correct answer: Ace Ventura Pet Detective
Ombra, model
His answer: "I don't know."
Correct answer: Sweet Valley High
John Jarrett, editor at Samson magazine
His answer: "Pretty Woman!"
Correct answer: Pretty Woman
Ha Dongho
His answer: “I don’t know.”
Correct Answer: Kenan and Kel
Photo editing by Liz Pierson
Additional reporting by Lindsay Davis
Photography by Andrew Cowie
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Rachel Thompson is the Features Editor at Mashable. Rachel's second non-fiction book The Love Fix: Reclaiming Intimacy in a Disconnected World is out now, published by Penguin Random House in Jan. 2025. The Love Fix explores why dating feels so hard right now, why we experience difficult emotions in the realm of love, and how we can change our dating culture for the better.
A leading sex and dating writer in the UK, Rachel has written for GQ, The Guardian, The Sunday Times Style, The Telegraph, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Stylist, ELLE, The i Paper, Refinery29, and many more.
Rachel's first book Rough: How Violence Has Found Its Way Into the Bedroom And What We Can Do About It, a non-fiction investigation into sexual violence was published by Penguin Random House in 2021.
