25 years ago “The Matrix” hit theaters to become a surprise blockbuster that altered the way Hollywood approached visual effects, post-production sound, and choreographed action.
In 1999 fears were rising about the end of the world but if civilization had actually melted down thanks to an end-of-millennium technological apocalypse, at least we would have gone out in style.
From Pamela Anderson’s big pink hat to the all-leather dress codes of “The Matrix,” these are the standout looks that defined the end of the millennium.