In 1995, Clueless, a hilarious adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma set in a high school in Los Angeles, changed the way we dress and speak without really trying. As evidenced by Taylor Swift’s blazer and miniskirt ensemble in London last August and her yellow-and-black ensemble at an MTV awards ceremony in September, tartan and preppy chic are still quite popular. In the meantime, its protagonist Cher’s catchphrase, “As if!” which started out as a bit of Californian slang, has spread widely. Will this article spare you the phrase? Like!
The film’s satire, which critiques white, west coast privilege among other things, was underestimated by several critics at the time due to its vibrant colors and focus on adolescent girls.
