Scrunchie

Scrunchies made from bead crochet.

A scrunchie (or scrunchy) is a fabric-covered elastic hair tie used to fasten long hair.[1] Large, elaborate styles and diminutive, unassuming forms are available in many different colors, fabrics, and designs.[2]

Rommy Revson patented the Scünci in 1986, which may be the origin of the style; in 1989 she sold them under the trademark "Rommi".[2] Scrunchies were particularly popular in the 1980s and 1990s, including larger, more elaborate versions.[3] Debbie Gibson in particular wore them; Madonna wore a large velvet scrunchie in Desperately Seeking Susan.[4] An episode of Sex and the City mocked the fashion.[2][3][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Scrunchie", Merriam-Webster online.
  2. 1 2 3 Marissa Gold, "Hair Scrunchies, Explained - Scrunchie 101", StyleList, January 28, 2010, archived August 22, 2011.
  3. 1 2 Heather Schwedel, "Fight to the Decades: Are We Experiencing an ’80s or ’90s Comeback?", Flavorwire, August 25, 2009.
  4. ↑ Mhairi Graham, "The Scrunchie Revival: AnOther considers the return of that 90's classic - the scrunchie", AnOther, May 29, 2014.
  5. ↑ Sex and the City Episode 78: "Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little", HBO, retrieved March 23, 2016.


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