# Nostalgic 90s Dresses The Betsey Johnson & Urban Outfitters Collab References a 1997 Collection By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-05-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betsey-johnson-urban-outfitters References: [hellogiggles](https://hellogiggles.com/fashion/betsey-johnson-urban-outfitters/) & [urbanoutfitters](https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/en-ca/brands/betsey-johnson) The newly launched exclusive Betsey Johnson and Urban Outfitters collaboration introduces fun summer styles that reference the designer's Spring/Summer collection that was first shown at New York Fashion Week in 1997. The Urban Outfitters x Betsey Johnson collection introduces 10 mini and maxi dresses, most of which can be worn as casual everyday pieces, plus one extravagant strapless pink chiffon prom dress as a special occasion style. Looking back at the original 90s collection, fans will see updated designs like the butterfly puff sleeve babydoll dress, as well as the polka dot halter midi dress, plus plenty of other colorful styles that perfectly capture the essence of the designer's iconic, fun and feminine style then and now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Fashion Trends:** Collaborations between contemporary fashion labels and vintage designers are leveraging the growing market of consumers seeking nostalgia in their apparel choices. - **Reviving 90s Fashion:** Brands are recycling vintage designs in an effort to bring back the nostalgia and unique aesthetics of the 90s in a modern way. - **Maxi and Mini Dresses:** The trend of mini and maxi dresses is evolving and the blending of vintage and contemporary design elements creates a thriving market for retailers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Retailers in the fast fashion segment can benefit from recycling vintage designs in collabs, appealing to audiences increasingly focused on conscious consumption. - **Retail:** The collaboration between Urban Outfitters and Betsey Johnson highlights the importance of exclusive collections in driving consumer engagement, particularly in the online marketplace. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can partner with fashion brands and designers to create exclusive capsule collections that cater to nostalgia-obsessed consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Nostalgic Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-den.md) - [Affordable Designer Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-navy-x-anna.md) - [Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-90s-looks.md) - [Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-styles.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Playfully Nostalgic Pink Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-x-madhappy.md) - [Reimagined Doll-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-cider-collection.md) - [Bohemian Wedding Ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-people-2.md) - [Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diane-von-furstenberg-1.md)