FASHION NEWS:
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.
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.
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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.
THE PERFECT PUFFER
When the temperature drops, the puffer comes into its own. Practical by nature but far from purely functional, this season sees the familiar shape reworked through sharper proportions, unexpected finishes and new approach to volume. From oversized padding to cocooning layers, these are the coats made for colder days without compromising on style.
OVERSHIRT SEASON
The ultimate in-between layer, overshirts bring a relaxed, utility-led edge to Autumn dressing. Cut from everything from brushed wool and heavyweight cotton to technical fabrics, this season’s iterations balance structure with ease
TRENCH TIME
The trench needs little introduction. Lightweight and easy to throw over anything, it’s the outerwear staple that makes sense when the forecast can’t decide. For AW 26’ the familiar silhouette comes back with longer lines, relaxed proportions and understated details. Worn open, belted or buttoned to the top, it’s a layer that never tries too hard.
ITS GETTING TECHNICAL
Tech jackets have moved well beyond the trail. Weatherproof and quietly functional, they bring a sharper edge to everyday outerwear without looking overly considered. Think pared-back technical fabrics and details that earn their place. Built for whatever the weather throws at you, and good enough to wear long after it clears.
