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The 90s

1992

Although this picture is of a video shoot, Dylan frequently wore a sweatshirt with the hood pulled up over his head in concert from 1989-92, occasionally adding a baseball cap under the hood or sunglasses.

1992

Around 1992 the hood and sunglasses were abandoned in favor of more stylish clothing. Stripes are a favorite, as seen here on a jacket at a 1992 concert.

1993

Wearing a wild shirt, vest, and studded trousers, Dylan returned to flashier stage attire in this 1993 photograph.

1993

Dylan wore Victorian gent's attire and black gloves in the 1993 video for "World Gone Wrong".

1993

A quiet moment during the video shoot for "World Gone Wrong".

1993

At a 1993 concert in Duluth, Minnesota, Dylan wore this frock coat embroidered with leaves.

1990s

Looking more than a little like a crusty old man in this plaid jacket and fedora hat.

1990s

Sporting a bow tie at a concert in Japan in the 1990s.

1996

Dylan likes to wear satin shirts such as this maroon one with trim at a 1996 concert in Norway.

1996

Dylan shares the spotlight with his silver lame pants at a concert in Sweden in 1996.

1997

At a 1997 concert, Dylan wore a silver jacket to match his highly reflective trousers.

1997

Although Dylan wore frock coats in the 80s, the country-gentleman attire of the 90s included 19th
century style suits and 'Sunday' ties, or Western
dress ties.

1997

Wearing studded stovepipe trousers, a frock coat, and Sunday tie at a 1998 concert in Oslo, Sweden.

1998

At the 1998 Grammys, Dylan wore this grey sharkskin suit and black string tie.

1998

Regardless of the weather, Dylan in the late 90s usually performed in a suit, shirt, and tie. The ties are often Western string ties or four-tingered Sunday ties. The fit and style of his suits suggests custom-tailoring.

1998

Looking ice-cool in white stovepipe trousers, jacket, and high-heeled boots at a 1998 concert in Spain.

1999

At the 1999 Crossroads benefit concert, Dylan wore this satin cowboy-cut coat with the distinctive "smiley" pockets that are often found on Western dress shirts.

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