18 Years Ago Spice Girls Told Us What They Really Really Want
Today marks the 18th anniversary of Spice Girls “Wannabe” which launched the careers of arguably…scratch arguably…THE greatest girl group of all time. The single was released July 8, 1996, back when cassettes were still a thing, so try to not let that make you feel old. As soon as you hear the infamous Scary Spice laugh you know what is about to go down: a full-blown sing-along and pretending to understand what “zig-zig-ah” is all about. So slam your body down and wind it all around with this classic video and take a trip down memory lane with our favorite Spice Girls moments.
By Shannon Kurlander
Spice Girls Take America
1998 American Music Awards marked the first Spice Girls US appearance on television.
Ginger Spice
The Iconic Union Jack DressGerry Holloway had the biggest fashion moment of the group and inspired Halloween costumes for years to come.
The Baby Spice Platform Sneaker
Baby Spice (Emma Bunton) knew how to rock tall, fabulous platform sneakers.
Posh & The Little Black Dress
“It must be so hard for you, Victoria. I mean, having to decide whether to wear the little Gucci dress, the little Gucci dress, or… the little Gucci dress!”
Victoria Adams (now Victoria Beckham) solidified the necessity and sex appeal of the “little black dress”.
Scary Spice & Her Leopard Jumpsuit
Mel B made leopard print a must have for girls with her wild jumpsuit.
Sporty Spice Started Athletic-Chic
Fashionable sportswear is the new popular trend but sorry…Mel C did it first. She made it hot to be tough and wear a tracksuit.
When Posh Met Beckham
Young Victoria Adams met David Beckham in 1997 and thus began the most gorgeous courtship.
Spiceworld (The Movie)
Remember how badly you wanted their customized tour bus and somehow the whole aliens subplot did not bother you?
The Spice Dolls
No 90’s or early 2000’s pop group was complete without their own custom dolls. The question always remained, do you buy the whole set or are you forced to choose your favorite?
Spice Girls Reunited
Girl power is forever and seeing the Spice Girls reunited feels so good.Whether it is for the Olympics or for their musical Viva Forever, it is a fan’s dream to see the girls successful with wonderful families and to know that friendship never ends.
