If you’re not familiar with the hit sitcom and spin-off of The Cosby Show, A Different World then what rock have you been hiding under?
A different world followed Bill Cosby’s daughter Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) as she ventured off to a historically black college…Hillman College. This show focused on her and the lives of many other students. This show aired way before I was born, but I always find myself relating to many of the women. I related mostly to their sense of fashion.
To be completely honest A Different World is one of the reasons why I started getting into Vintage clothing. This show has been a huge inspiration for my current wardrobe.
Unfortunately they took A Different World off of Netflix . (I hope they bring it back), but you can still catch a few episodes here and there on TV One. If you’re able to, please do me a favor mute the TV and just look at what they were wearing for a full episode. You’ll be amazed by what you see and get a true glance of 80’s and 90’s fashion.
I decided to challenge myself and see how well I could recreate and update the looks of 5 of my absolute favorite characters. I challenged myself more, by working with what I already had in my closet. Like I said before this show was a major influence for my current wardrobe, so I wanted to prove that to myself.
Whitley Gilbert- Wayne (Jasmine Guy)
Whitley was very prissy and preppy. She wore lots of suit sets, pleated skirts, stirrup pants, and loafers…and we can’t forget her fur lol
Winifred “Freddie” Brooks (Cree Summers)
Freddie was a free spirit. She often wore earthy tones, loose fitting clothes, denim, and lots of fringes.
Lena James (Jada Pinkett)
