\'80s Material Girl
fashion,1980s,trend
Trends Translated: \'80s
The spring/summer 2009 catwalks were awash with 1980s influences - acid wash denim, mannish blazers, flashes of neon brights, touches of lace and exposed zips - and brimmed with MTV pop references, from Bananarama and Grace Jones to Madonna and Cyndi Lauper. Eighties fashion is back with a bang and the spring collections hitting the high street right now are jam-packed with retro items. So step back in time, get the look, and remember, it was acceptable in the ‘80s.
Next \'80s frame: The acid-wash dress
\'80s Material Girl
Fashion,Miss Selfridge
Miss Selfridge dress
Acid wash was the denim style of the ‘80s. This strapless zipper dress just screams rock chick fashionista and is a super-cool way to work the retro trend. What\'s more, the multi-pleat detailing on the front is a stylish twist on the denim dress.
Acid wash denim zipper dress, £45 from Miss Selfridge
www.missselfridge.com
Next \'80s frame: Carvela\'s hot pink heels
\'80s Material Girl
Fashion,Kurt Geiger,Carvela
Carvela shoe
Flashes of fizzing acid brights and neon are young, fun and bang on trend this spring. The dazzling pink hue of these multi-strap heels will complement the pale denim and make for some seriously stylish feet.
Pink multi-strap heels, £120 by Carvela from Kurt Geiger
www.kurtgeiger.com
Next \'80s frame: the high street\'s top bangle brights...
\'80s Material Girl
Fashion,ASOS
ASOS bag
Finish off the look with a cool statement handbag. Don\'t worry about mixing bold colours, the anything-goes ‘80s trend is all about clashes of bright colour. This aqua blue quilted handbag is perfect for spring and an absolute bargain at £15.
Aqua blue quilted tassel bag, £15 from ASOS
www.asos.com
Next \'80s frame: Lipsy does Hervé Léger...
\'80s Material Girl
Fashion,Lipsy
Lipsy dress
Hervé Léger\'s signature bandage dress epitomises the club movement of the ‘80s and has been spotted on everyone from Cheryl Cole and Rachel Bilson to Kate Bosworth and Lindsay Lohan. This show-stopping hot pink version by Lipsy, looks just as good as the designer version, but is a fraction of the price. Team with skyscraper heels and contrast the bright colour with a shimmering metallic belt or bag for a bold fashion statement.
Hot pink bandeau body-con dress, £65
www.lipsy.co.uk
Next \'80s frame: The ripped jean is back...
\'80s Material Girl
Fashion,River Island
River Island blazer
A mannish, slouchy blazer is another signature 1980s look, epitomised by David Bowie, Prince and Bananarama. We love the relaxed, boyish cut of this black jacket from River Island, which would look great over a colourful print dress with rolled-up sleeves. Very Duran Duran.
Black blazer, £50 From River Island
www.riverisland.com
Next \'80s frame: Topshop re-invents Madonna\'s lace bustier
\'80s Material Girl
Topshop,Fashion
Topshop bustier
This lace bustier top is pure Madonna circa 1984 and could have come straight from her Like a Virgin-era wardrobe, all white lace and basque tops. If you\'ve got it, flaunt it - the saying goes - so wear with high-waisted acid wash jeans with long sets of chains and pearls for that classic 1980s MTV pop look.
White lace bustier top, £16 from Topshop
www.topshop.com
Next \'80s frame: Ray-Ban\'s essential eye-wear...
\'80s
Fashion,Selfridges
Erin Wasson x RVCA vest
This acid wash vest with cut-off sleeves is super-cool and is from Texan model, Erin Wasson\'s new capsule collection - a collaboration with Californian skating brand RVCA. The range has just hit the shop floor exclusively at Selfridges. But, be quick, these pieces won\'t stay on the rails for long.
Acid wash vest, £155 by Erin Wasson x RVCA from Selfridges
www.selfridges.com
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