Today, we went back to 1994 – the year ICG was founded.
As part of our 30th anniversary celebrations, everyone dressed up as something or someone connected with 1994.
From film and video game characters to products and services – and even versions of ourselves back then – team ICG looked awesome today. We certainly confused our neighbours!
As it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we also held a charity bake sale and raised £100 for Cancer Research.
Read on to see the list of costumes and our fancy dress winner!
Happy 1994 Day, everyone!
Abi Blundell – Amazon parcel
Amazon was founded by Jeff Bezos from his garage in Bellevue, Washington, on July 5, 1994.
Bekki Williams – Ty bear beanie baby
Emma Madden – Ty unicorn beanie baby
Ty Warner’s beanie babies made their debut in the early 90s and they surged in popularity as a safe, soft, and inexpensive toy for children.
Beth Atherfold – Betty Rubble, The Flintstones
The Flintstones 1994 film is inspired by the beloved TV show which follows the lives of a Stone Age family.
Dave Mallalieu – Netscape
In 1994 Jim Clark and Marc Andreesen founded Netscape, the first web browser for the people.
Doug Mouncey – Alan Grant, Jurassic Park
The original Jurassic Park film became a must-see movie due to the striking CGI that brought dinosaurs to the big screen.
Erin Walker – Mia Wallace, Pulp Fiction
Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction was released in 1994 and was the first independent film to gross more than $200 million and explores themes of violence and redemption.
Jonny Gerrard – Forrest Gump
The film Forrest Gump was released in the United States on July 6, 1994, and received widespread critical acclaim.
Julie Hackett – as herself
Julie graduated from the University of Wales, Aberystywth in 1994.
Paula Holden – Geraldine Granger, The Vicar of Dibley
Laura Wells – Alice Tinker, The Vicar of Dibley
The 1994 sitcom followed a female vicar’s assignment to an Oxfordshire village and received multiple comedy awards.
Liam Wade – Bowser, Nintendo
Bowser is the main antagonist in the Nintendo Mario video game franchise, often kidnapping Princess Peach and making Mario overcome obstacles to come to her rescue.
Luke Hampson – Scar, The Lion King
As the main antagonist in Disney’s The Lion King, Scar is a cruel and cunning lion who wants to steal the throne.
Matthew Holmes – Loyalist ceasefire commemoration (CLMC)
In 1994 Northern Ireland, the provisional IRA declared its first ceasefire. That same year, the loyalist paramilitaries followed suit in hope of peace.
Natasha Gregson – Jo March, Little Women
The 1994 film adaptation of the novel Little Women follows the lives of four sisters in Civil War America navigating a world not built for them.
Sam Sharples – Art Attack presenter
Art Attack is a British children’s TV show first presented by Neil Buchanan. The show aimed to inspire children to create art (Sam is a tip top designer).
Sarah Huddy – Cammy, Street Fighter
Street Fighter is an action and science-fiction film based on the violent video game. Amidst a civil war, characters must fight to free hostages.
Simon Couchman – as himself
Simon dressed as himself from his 94 art student days, replacing a 1994 photo, showcasing a fine head of hair, waistcoat and arty A0 portfolio!
Stephen Taylor – Robbie Fowler, Liverpool Football Club
On the 28th of August 1994, the Liverpool striker scored a famous hat-trick against Arsenal aged just 19.
Our 1994 Fancy Dress Day Winner
Jonny Gerrard – Forrest Gump
Congratulations, Jonny!
