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In 1992, when everyone had a Cranberries CD in their Discman and holes in their jeans, grunge ruled. This is also the year Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Say Anything) brought us Singles.
The film focuses on a group of 20-somethings living in a Melrose Place-esque apartment complex in Seattle. My favorites are Janet (Bridget Fonda), a coffee shop barista who’s smitten with her rocker boyfriend Cliff (Matt Dillon), the lead singer of Citizen Dick.
Maybe Cliff pretends that he’s just not that into Janet, and he’s bummed out that his band isn’t getting the attention he craves. Janet worries her boobs aren’t big enough for her aloof boyfriend, and considers plastic surgery to win back his affections. The movie also features a great soundtrack, with early-90′s tracks from Pearl Jam and Mudhoney.
Besides the music and realistically-portrayed romance, Singles offers an eyeful of great fashion. Janet dons outfits that are on-trend today: black tights, Doc Marten boots, floral dresses, and bowler hats. Cliff sports an Edie Sedgwick tee, ripped jeans and a guitar.
From the dating dilemmas that really hit home to the fashion inspiration, Singles is a cult classic that is just as relevant today as it was 18 years ago.
This 22-year old Modern Day Factory Girl sometimes puts on lipstick and perfume before bed, listens to PJ Harvey and The Kills all day, and wouldn't be where she is today without FashionIndie, Red Bull and vintage stores.