It was the mid-90s and Kate Moss was the face of Calvin Klein [1]. She and model James King (the blonde pictured below) were the poster children for the waifish, drug-addicted look that is "heroin chic." Pale shiny skin, dark circles under the eyes, messy hair [2], black clothes, and an affected bored look were all over fashion magazines of the time. In fact, it became so prevalent that President Clinton felt the need to decry the fashion industry for glamorizing heroin.
Throwing together some scuffed-up motorcycle boots, ripped and holey tights, a little tank dress, and a pea coat — all in black —is easy as pie. Ring your eyes with red and smudgy black, keep the hair bedhead-y, and wear some long fingerless gloves to cover up those imaginary track marks. Make sure you don't forget your handy dandy tourniquet and ciggy case. Voila! You're fashion at its worst...or best, depending on who you talk to!
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Sheer Jersey Chemise, $22 [4]Sheer Jersey Chemise, $22 [5]
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Velcro Tourniquet by ADC, 2 for $5 [6]Velcro Tourniquet by ADC, 2 for $5 [7]
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Forever 21 Denim Vest, $18 [8]Forever 21 Denim Vest, $18 [9]
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Nine West Single Black Opaque Tights, $9 [10]Nine West Single Black Opaque Tights, $9 [11]
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Fishnet Arm Warmers with Lace, $6 [12]Fishnet Arm Warmers with Lace, $6 [13]
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Rocket Dog Speedster Boot, $48 [14]Rocket Dog Speedster Boot, $48 [15]
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Scunci No-Slip Grip Snap Clips, $3 [16]Scunci No-Slip Grip Snap Clips, $3 [17]
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Forever 21 Mary Woven Jacket, $40 [18]Forever 21 Mary Woven Jacket, $40 [19]
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Forever 21 Faux Leather Bomber, $40 [20]Forever 21 Faux Leather Bomber, $40 [21]
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Forever 21 Cotton Peacoat, $29 [22]Forever 21 Cotton Peacoat, $29 [23]
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Checkerboard Cig Case, $16 [24]Checkerboard Cig Case, $16 [25]
Source [26] and Source [27]