Are the 80's back?

Something very surprising took place on the fashion runways in Milan, Italy this winter- a resurgence of 80's styles! Interesting enough, the same exact thing recently occurred in New York City during Fashion Week.

Major designers such as Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan and Alexander Wang look as if they have embraced the big hair, shoulder pads, power suits, skin tight dresses, dark lipstick and even acid-wash jeans that were so popular in the 80's . Are we ready for that? Runway fashion can delve into fantasy, but it also has the power to change the industry. It's hard to say whether or not the 80's fashions will end up in your local Macy's by fall, but it's very likely at this point. I just had a mental picture of the WHAM! "Choose Life" t-shirt and Michael Jackson red leather jacket with zippers everywhere.... I hope those items don't make a comeback.

Don't get me wrong, I love the 80's. It was an exciting time, self divulgent, vibrant and expressive. Amazing things were happening in the art scene, music was just so distinct, so upbeat and optimistic- there was a great energy to the 1980's. The neon colors were so appropriate for mind set of the time period.

I love the 80's movies- The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, The Karate Kid... you know you love them too! And the music... I love the music from the 80's. My favorites? The Cure, Duran Duran, The Police, Peter Gabriel, The Smiths, Kate Bush....I have a great 80's playlist on my iPod.

As for the return of 80's fashion, I did have the black and white checkered Vans back in the day. If the 80's styles come back I will have an excuse to buy another pair! I'm not buying another jean jacket or high top tennis shoes though, no matter how popular they may become!

Have a great night.