25 Best Spice Girls Outfits, As 'Spiceworld' Turns 25-Years-Old
For your nostalgic viewing pleasure
On July 8, 1996 five British women burst onto the music scene and forever changed the landscape of pop music.
We know what you're thinking. 'Burst onto the scene' might be an overused phrase, but in this instance, it's entirely accurate and appropriate. With their first single 'Wannabe' - released 25 years ago today - Mel B's northern bellow of 'Yo, I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want' while the five women wreak havoc at the St Pancras hotel in the music video, ushered in a new sound, face and attitude for popular culture.
The Spice Girls went on to, frankly, rule the world. There were albums, films, merchandise, high-profile heartbreak when Geri Horner, neé Halliwell, left the band in 1998 and one hell of a reunion at the 2012 Olympic Games.
But another field in which they exerted influence was fashion. From leopard print catsuits (Mel B), to athleisure (Mel C) to platforms (Emma Bunton) to streaky highlights (Halliwell) and to LBDs (Victoria Beckham), their signature looks as Scary, Sporty, Baby, Posh and Ginger Spice filtered into street style.
Today, as Nineties and Noughties style is experiencing a resurgence, the evidence is concrete: Spice Girls Forever and Friendship Never Ends.
To celebrate the poignant milestone of the record-breaking group's first single turning 25, here are some of the band's most memorable looks.
Spice Girls
When? January, 1998
Where? Australia
What? Attending the premiere of Spiceworld: The Movie
Spice Girls
When? February, 1998
Where? London
What? The BRIT Awards
Spice Girls
When? January, 1998
Where? Birmingham
What? Posing for a studio portrait
Spice Girls
When? 1998
Spice Girls
When? 1998
Where? London
Spice Girls
When? March, 1998
Where? Paris
Spice Girls
When? May, 1998
Where? London
What? Recording the music video for their official World Cup single '(How Does It Feel) To Be On Top Of The World'.
Spice Girls
When? April, 1997
Where? Bali, Indonesia
Spice Girls
When? March, 1997
Where? London
What? The Capital Radio Awards
Spice Girls
When? February, 1997
Where? New York City
What? A photoshoot
Spice Girls
When? December, 1997
Where? Las Vegas
What? The Billboard Music Awards
Spice Girls
When? February, 1997
Where? Earls Court, London
What? Backstage at the BRIT awards
Spice Girls
When? April, 1997
Where? Bali, Indonesia
Spice Girls
When? September, 1997
Where? Radio City Music Hall, New York City
What? The MTV Video Music Awards
Spice Girls
When? March, 1997
Where? New York City
What? Visiting AOL's headquarters
Spice Girls
When? April, 1997
Where? New York City
What? A dress rehearsal for Saturday Night Live.
Spice Girls
When? November, 1997
Where? Rotterdam, the Netherlands
What? The MTV Europe Music Awards
Spice Girls
When? December 1997
Where? Paris, France
Olivia Blair is Entertainment Editor (Luxury) at Hearst UK, working across ELLE, Esquire and Harper's Bazaar. Olivia covers all things entertainment and has interviewed the likes of Margot Robbie, Emma Stone, Michaela Coel and Ryan Gosling over the years.
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