Angular Silhouettes for Women Make a Comeback
TrendHead — March 6, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: eurowoman.dk
Just when you have quite happily forgotten the square shoulder pads of the 80s, they are back and looking better than ever. If you never really gave up the dream of looking like fabulous fashion queen Joan Collins in “Dynasty” or notoriously rocking 80s icon Grace Jones, now is your chance to shine in contemporary fashions.
This gallery is compiled by Danish Magazine Eurowoman and shows some amazing catwalk pieces. I really love the rock chic shoulder padded jacket and the gorgeous green sequined dress.
This gallery is compiled by Danish Magazine Eurowoman and shows some amazing catwalk pieces. I really love the rock chic shoulder padded jacket and the gorgeous green sequined dress.
Trend Themes
1. Shoulder Pad Resurgence - Fashion designers are bringing back shoulder pads to give contemporary clothing a nostalgic touch.
2. Angular Silhouettes - Angular shapes and sharp silhouettes in clothing are becoming more popular and could be taken further in innovative designs.
3. Revived Retro Fashion - Retro fashion from the 80s is making a comeback and can be modernized with new materials and design elements.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion companies and designers can revive nostalgic styles through the incorporation of retro elements in modern clothing.
2. Textiles - Textile manufacturers can create new materials with structural elements to provide clothing with angular silhouettes and give designs a more edgy look.
3. Retail - Retailers can embrace this trend to provide customers with 80s inspired clothing that is fashionable and stylish.
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