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DRAFT - FASHION NEWS: THE 80'S REVIVAL EDIT

DRAFT - FASHION NEWS: THE 80'S REVIVAL EDIT

31. December 2025
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THE 80’S REVIVAL EDIT

Not ready to say goodbye to Hawkins, Indiana? Neither are we. In honour of the finale of Stranger Things, here’s now to nail ‘80s dressing.

WORDS: MICHAEL MEIR-WRIGHT

31.12.25

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The 1980s never really left: they just evolved. Shoulder pads. Bold makeup. Acid-washed denim. Heading into 2026, designers are pulling from the decade. But they aren’t replaying the greatest hits. They’re refining them. Think big statements, with sharper execution. More polish, less costume. The result? Modern luxury with a knowing nod to the decade of excess. Cleaner cuts, elevated fabrics, finishes that hit with more impact.

The timing feels right. After all, we’re about to say goodbye to Stranger Things. One last hit of Hawkins nostalgia. One last confrontation with Vecna. One last swoon over Joe Keery’s hair. Then it’s back to the present, but we bring the style with us. Ahead, the four key codes to get the 80s fashion revival right: From power dressing and bold prints to double denim and punk, this is how you nail them, c/o FLANNELS.

Alexa, play 'Running Up That Hill' by Kate Bush.

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1. POWER DRESSING

80’s power dressing hit different. Women didn’t just join the boardroom; they rewrote the dress code. To be taken seriously, menswear-inspired tailoring became the key. Sharp lines. Padded shoulders. Trousers instead of skirts. Grace Jones was the blueprint. She moved in Yves Saint Laurent’s orbit, often cited as his muse. Cool, controlled, unapologetic: she exuded main character energy decades before we had a name for it. In suits cut like declarations, she proved that you could lean into menswear and own it.

And that’s the point of power dressing. It’s more than ‘dressing like a man’. It’s taking the codes and reclaiming them. It’s why Saint Laurent still lands in 2026. The label might have dropped “Yves”, but the attitude stays thanks to razor-sharp tailoring that reads like confidence.

For a modern take on power dressing, opt for a Saint Laurent blazer and straight-leg trousers. For styling, towering Opyum 110 heels, statement monogram cuff and pin brooch at the chest. You’ll feel like you own 51% of the damn company.

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1. BOLD PRINTS

When it came to fashion, the ‘80s turned the volume up. All the way up. Clashing colours, loud graphics, patterns piled on patterns until they felt like a chorus. Madonna made it stage-ready on the Like A Virgin tour. The jacket she wore during ‘Dress You Up’ was a moment: framing lace, layered jewellery and that bow detail. Even Stranger Things Season 3 nodded to the mood. Eleven’s multicoloured shirt dress for an ice-cream run with Max? Nailed it.

Prints weren’t the accent. They were the main event. Cut to now and the appetite is back, just styled with a cleaner finish. Enter Versace: the modern-day answer to maximal prints. The Underwater Barocco Shirt and Trousers do the heavy lifting, clashing satisfyingly with a hot pink bowling bag. Keep the rest of the look pared back to avoid overload. White mules elevate the look for formal plans. If the invite reads casual, go for low-top trainers. Finish with the label’s Medusa earrings for one last ‘80s nod.

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1. DENIM ON DENIM

The ‘80s didn’t treat denim like a wardrobe staple. It was a statement in itself. Doubled up, dialled in. Brooke Shields led the way in a dark-wash jacket and matching jeans, worn with that easy, quiet confidence. Fast forward and the proof is still there, ft. Sadie Sink in Stranger Things Season 4. The show might have been set in the ‘80s, but the look reads now.

The decade pulled denim from its workwear roots and sharpened it into a uniform. High-rise fits. Strong seams. Tobacco topstitching. Acid wash, deep indigo, everything in between. Denim-on-denim was bold, matchy, and just defiant enough.

And that’s why it still works now. Denim's never left, it just evolved. If you want the modern version, start with Acne Studios. The Monogram Jeans nod to the early ‘80s with its wash, but the loose fit and wide legs bring it up to date. Pair them with the Oversized Puffer in an all-over indigo denim print, then add the tote. Double denim, done.

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1. PUNK

Punk wasn’t a trend that fashion “found” later. It was built in real time, one safety pin at a time. At its heart: Vivienne Westwood. From her first shop of London’s infamous King’s Road, she helped shape punk from the start. By the 1980s, that energy had momentum, and she kept pushing it forward, proving that punk could be subversive and sharply designed.

In 2026, Westwood is gone, but her influence is still deeply felt. Her label’s Drunken Jacket is all attitude, with a rebellious cut and trademark tartan that’s destined to be noticed. Add the matching Infinity Skirt, then cut through with the Propaganda T-Shirt’s statement print. Punk, perfected. For a sharper edge, Alexander McQueen keeps the codes alive with a taste for provocation. Finish with the Caged Platform Sandals and Jewelled Satchel: skull hardware included. It’s a look that doesn’t play it safe.

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1. STATEMENT MAKEUP

"More is more" didn't stop at fashion in the ‘80s. It hit the beauty chair too. Eyeshadow pushed past the crease and right out to the temples. Blush climbed high and stayed there. Lipstick became a statement, not an afterthought. If you wanted eyes on you, your makeup took centre stage.

That energy is back in the mix. Look at the contrasting colour Chappell Roan wears around the eyes and across the cheeks. Chloé's SS26 show in Paris delivered bright pink flushes that read fresh, not fussy. And when Dame Pat McGrath is involved, you know it's going to land: Schiaparelli's metallic eyes were pure impact.

Expect it on your radar in 2026. Pick one feature and commit. For eyes we rate Pat McGrath Labs Mothership IX: rich coppers, bronzes and golds that build from glow to pure drama. More a blush person? Dior's Backstage Blush brings a bold hit of colour that still looks polished. Striking in all the right ways. And for lips, Charlotte Tilbury's Hot Lips shades are the quickest way to pull the whole look together.

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