At Milan fashion week, Donatella Versace showed a Fall 2009 collection that brought back the days of disco. The pieces that thrust as back to the best parties of the 80s included tops with structured shoulder pads, black sequined trenches, a patterned blue fur coat and black skinny jeans. As the show went on, the shimmery disc-style curtains changed color in the background as the lanky models made their way down the catwalk.
There was lots of sparkle, but as Style.com pointed out, there was "No bling, no gold, no logos in sight."
A slight mermaid influence was also seen in the collection, as Trend Hunter's Elsa previously pointed out.
80s Disco Fashion
Shoulder Pads and Metallics at Versace Fall 2009
Trend Themes
1. 80s Fashion Revival - Opportunity for fashion brands to bring back the iconic styles and aesthetics of the 1980s disco era, including structured shoulder pads and metallics.
2. Disco-inspired Collections - Fashion designers can create collections influenced by the disco era, incorporating sparkles, sequins, and 80s-inspired silhouettes.
3. Mermaid-inspired Fashion - Fashion brands can incorporate mermaid influences into their collections, drawing inspiration from the slight mermaid influence seen in the Versace Fall 2009 collection.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can capitalize on the 80s disco fashion revival trend by offering a range of products that cater to nostalgic consumers.
2. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can explore the disco-inspired trend by creating unique and innovative collections that pay homage to the vibrant disco era.
3. Event Planning - Event planners can incorporate 80s disco themes into events and parties, providing an immersive experience for attendees and capturing the nostalgia of the era.