Ok, we need to talk about these iconic tights. You’ve seen them in movies, at concerts, on TikTok, and at your wildest parties. But here’s the thing fishnets have been making statements for decades. So grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and let’s take a colorful little trip through time, full of attitude and style.
If there’s something we enjoy at We Love Colors, it’s discovering the stories woven into every product. And fishnets? Oh, they’ve lived many lives. They’ve danced through decades, movements, and personal revolutions. So grab a seat we’re taking you through the journey of these tights that have dressed rebels, artists, dancers, teens at their first party, and drag queens ready to take the stage.
1920s – The Jazz Glow Era
Fishnets didn’t show up quietly. They emerged in the roaring twenties, when everything shimmered. In New York jazz clubs, flappers twirled in fringed dresses and daring tights that revealed flashes of skin. From the very beginning, fishnets became a symbol of feminine freedom and unapologetic flair.
1950s – The Pin-Up Revolution
Think Bettie Page, corsets, heels, and that perfect mix of sweetness and edge. Fishnets became key to the pin-up look no longer just for stage performers, but for everyday fantasies and bold femininity. Photoshoots, calendars, beauty salons… they were everywhere. It wasn’t just fashion, it was a whole mood.
1970s – Punk Takes the Streets
The '70s brought noise and rebellion. Punk exploded in London and New York, and fishnets went raw. Torn, layered with leather, paired with combat boots and ripped skirts they became a form of protest. A statement: “I don’t fit in, and that’s exactly the point.” Once again, fishnets weren’t just an accessory, they were an attitude.
1980s – Neon, Volume, and Full Expression
Madonna, Cyndi, aerobics, glitter. The ‘80s turned the volume all the way up. Fishnets came in neon colors, worn with leg warmers, mini skirts, crop tops, even in dance studios. They left the clubs and hit the streets, TV screens, and magazines. Everyone wore them in their own way and that was the fun of it.
1990s – Grunge and the Underground Scene
Kurt and Courtney. Raves. Dark lipstick. Oversized flannels. Fishnets found their place in both grunge and goth, but also in the club kid scene. They were raw, DIY, often paired with combat boots or denim shorts.
2000s and Beyond – Mainstream Meets Expression
From red carpets to festivals, TikTok videos to drag brunches, fishnets belong to no one and everyone now. They show up in cosplay looks, under ripped jeans, with sneakers, with heels, in soft pastels or loud brights. The rules? There are none. And that’s what we love most.
We offer styles like #1401, a fine mesh that feels soft and classic ideal for everyday elegance. Then there’s Style #1403, with a wider, bolder net that instantly makes a statement. Looking to shine? Style #1451 brings a touch of glitter that catches the light in all the right ways. And for those unapologetic days, Style #1405, our Diamondnet, adds that extra edge. All of them are available in every color of the rainbow (and then some), because self-expression has no limits.
Fishnets have been through it all and maybe, so have you.
Ever slipped into a pair and felt different? Like bolder, cooler, a little more you?
