Dries Van Noten’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection at Paris Fashion Week embraces maximalism with a playful nod to the 1980s. Bold patterns, intricate embroidery, and abundant accessories define a runway full of confident, layered looks that celebrate excess in all the right ways.
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Kendall Jenner by David Sims
Photographer David Sims captures Kendall Jenner in a high-glam 80s-inspired new wave editorial for the October 2015 issue of Vogue Paris. The series is bold, theatrical, and unapologetically stylish, embracing the dramatic flair of the decade while keeping Jenner at the forefront.
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Jason Wu Ready To Wear S/S 2016 NYFW
The Jason Wu Ready To Wear S/S 2016 collection offered a vibrant and elegant nod to the eighties while remaining fully modern. The designs embraced bold silhouettes and playful volume without feeling dated. Each piece demonstrated careful attention to proportion and layering, creating a harmonious balance between drama and wearability. This was not a literal throwback, but a contemporary reinterpretation of a colorful and iconic decade in fashion.
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Thairine Garcia by Philippe Kliot
Vogue Brazil’s September 2015 issue brings us full 80’s workout glam with model Thairine Garcia taking center stage. Photographed by Philippe Kliot, the editorial revels in big hair, bold styling, and a playful use of mesh that channels retro athletic energy with modern polish.
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Celeb Audtion Polaroids from the 80’s and 90’s
Awe, look at these baby faced actors trying to serve good face to score a film. It’s all made ten times better with the notable 80’s and early 90’s fashion ideals. See the throwback dreamboats below: source:
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Paul Smith Menswear S/S 2016 Paris
Paul Smith Spring Summer 2016 in Paris felt like a businessman time-traveling through decades. Rooted in the designer’s signature 70s groove, the collection leaned into early 80s proportions with oversized silhouettes and confident pops of color. It was retro charm with modern polish.
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Anne Vyalitsyna by photographer Matt Jones
If you ever wondered what would happen if an Olympic warm up collided with a fashion fever dream, Elle’s July 2015 issue had the answer. Anne Vyalitsyna, photographed by Matt Jones, delivered a bright, unapologetic throwback to an athletic 80s moment that felt equal parts nostalgia and high gloss editorial.
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Jourdan Dunn by photographer Alasdair McLellan
This W Magazine editorial finds its rhythm somewhere between the late seventies and early eighties, where fashion loosened up, color had confidence, and personality mattered as much as polish. Jourdan Dunn steps into that space with ease, photographed by Alasdair McLellan for the June July 2015 issue. The result feels simple, funky, and joyfully self aware.
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Lucky Blue Smith & Hailey Baldwin by Alexei Hay
Lucky Blue Smith and Hailey Baldwin turn up the heat in this 80’s inspired editorial for Jalouse Magazine. Photographed by Alexei Hay, the shoot is playful, flirtatious, and unapologetically stylish. There is a cheeky energy between the two models that makes the images feel alive, spontaneous, and slightly mischievous. The 80’s influence is clear in the bold silhouettes, metallic accents, and confident attitudes on display.
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Sigrid Agren by photographer Emma Summerton
Sigrid Agren stars in a playful and luxurious editorial for Vogue China Collections’ April 2015 issue. Photographed by Emma Summerton, the series fuses 1980’s flair with Marie Antoinette-inspired opulence, creating a visually rich, high-fashion narrative. Pastels, jewel tones, and lavish styling combine to create a dreamy, regal atmosphere with a contemporary twist.
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Bottega Veneta Ready to Wear F/W 2015 MFW
Bottega Veneta Ready to Wear Fall Winter 2015 at Milan Fashion Week channels a new wave vision of the 1980s that feels elegant rather than loud. The collection carries opulence with restraint, allowing volume, color, and pattern to unfold gradually instead of all at once.
