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A Spice Girls musical is coming! We take you back to their heyday with the 10 most fashionable Spice Girls moments

By FASHION Staff | June 26th, 2012 | 1:00 pm

Photography by Dave Hogan/Getty Images

By Paige Dzenis and Randi Bergman

Today something magical happened: the Spice Girls reunited to announce plans for an upcoming musical and girls everywhere were instantly sent back in time to 1997. Sadly, Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell will not be performing on stage—the musical, called Viva Forever!, will take inspiration from their songs in a Mamma Mia-esque manner and explore the “bitter realities of fame” through the story of a girl on a reality TV contest. Despite claiming that it will not be a tribute show, we can pretty much guarantee than anyone who did a grade school lip synch to “Stop (Right Now)” will be buying tickets (and a flight to London) come December.

Oh, and if you were too excited to notice: the Spice Girls made the announcement on the steps where “Wannabe” was filmed. (!!!) There’s no halting this ’90s rabbit hole we’ve all fallen into, so let’s continue: here are our top 10 most fashionable Spice Girls moments.

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Milan: Dolce & Gabbana get nostalgic for fall

By Susie Sheffman | March 1st, 2010 | 4:34 pm

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DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 2010. Photography by Peter Stigter

Dolce & Gabbana scored with the most powerfully emotional show of the week. The entire audience was completely verklempt and near tears–from the swell of the soundtrack (Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman’s romantic duet in Moulin Rouge) to the beautifully-shot black and white slo-mo film that paid homage to the craftsmanship of the atelier.

The show tugged at our heartstrings, as hit after hit from the duo’s repertoire appeared: Sicilian widows, lingerie and corsetry, phenomenal tailored jackets, leopard and lace…. Stefano and Domenico showed nostalgia for the past in a thouroughly modern way. Just divine!

Nostalgia alert: Club Monaco brings back the crest sweatshirt

By Jennifer Campbell | February 2nd, 2010 | 3:00 pm

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Back in the day, logo sweatshirts ruled. Beaver Canoe, Coconut Joe, et al. were de rigueur at my London, Ontario elementary school and the brand you wore determined your social status. By the time I hit high school, top spot in the caf had gone to Club Monaco and their crest-emblazoned sweatshirt. Gone from store shelves for over a decade, this classic piece of collegiate wear has returned a Club near you. (If near you means Toronto Eaton Centre, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Robson Street or Pacific Centre in Vancouver or Eaton Metrotown in Burnaby.) If nostalgia can be bought, then $79 for the crew neck sweatshirt–the tee goes for $29, the hoodie is $89–is as safe a bet as any to relive your youth.

Neon revival

By Jennifer Campbell | May 6th, 2009 | 1:28 pm

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Photography by Setareh Sarmadi

They say if you lived through a trend the first time, don’t do catch on the second round. That’s probably true, but despite attending high school in prime neon years, I’ve developed a bit of the fashion victim’s addiction to this season’s sporty incarnation. Read more »

Winnipeg: Snake eyes on a Sunday afternoon

By Sarah Blondin | February 6th, 2009 | 9:37 am

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Gaudy jewelry. Dusty books. Dainty china. Pins and buckles. Ancient technology. Tarnished silver… My Little Pony! There is really nothing quite like the smell of nostalgia. Sundays have historically been my day of rest, but after a little encouragement from a friend and a stiff cup of joe, I found a new way to spend my lazy afternoon: digging through rusted old memories at the Mulvey Market (1A 421 Mulvey Ave. E., 204-478-1217). Read more »

How do you feel about high tops?

By Jennifer Campbell | February 5th, 2009 | 4:27 pm

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I’ve been staring at this photo of the new KangaRoos bright-white-and-neon Skywalkers ($85, kangaroos.com) for the last two weeks and I’m torn. I really don’t know how I feel about them.

Toronto: A specialty in vintage shades

By Connie Ng | February 4th, 2009 | 9:38 am

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Nothing says winter blues combat like a flashy pair of shades. At Ontario Specialty Co (133 Church St., 416-366-9327), you’ll find one of my favorite selections of vintage sunglasses in every possible color and style.

But don’t just take my word for it: fans of the shop include the likes of Alice Cooper, The Clash, Sean Lennon, Beck, Alec Baldwin and Danny Masterson (a.k.a. Hyde from That ’70s Show), who bought 48 pairs.