Neon fashion has made its inevitable comeback from the 1980s. It's easy to characterize what colors comprise fluorescent and neon fashion: If it's a shade you'd see in a highlighter multi-pack, it's in.
The slideshow below covers 50 of my favorite neon fashions. From unisex fuchsia outfits to printed neon eyewear, this cluster might require sunglasses to click through.
Implications - These vibrantly hued designs hints at the fact that consumers love big bold colors. Neon fashion has always been integral in representing retro looks from the 80s. With retro on a rise in the fashion industry, it's no surprise that designers are trying to integrate that element into their designs with a contemporary twist. Brands that combine classical styles with vibrant colors will profit on those who are sold on nostalgia.
50 Neat Neon Fashions
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Punk 80s Fashion
Black Lace, Neon Pink and Fingerless Gloves at Louis Vuitton Fall 2009 RTW
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Light Graffiti Fashion
Dresses of Illumination by Photographer Atton Conrad
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Neon Fashion
Victoria Beckham's Vibrant Yellow Tube Dress
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Neon Men's Fashion
'Retro-Rave' in GQ Style is an Excessively Vibrant Color Explosion
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Post-It Note Dresses
Lady Gaga Goes For Geeky Couture on UK Talk Show
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Contorted Shoetography
Neon Face Mask Surrealism Used To Advertise Footwear
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Vibrant Sunglasses
Hot Fashion Trend For Summer '07
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Pretty Punk Hair
Vogue China Loves Anna Sui's Vibrantly Colored Locks
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Neon Headphones
Garish 'Graffiti' Headwear Straight From the Street
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Neon Barbie Fashion
'Acid Reign' Features Agyness Deyn in Vogue UK
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Fairy-Like Wrap Dresses
Natalie Portman Was Pretty in Pink in Rodarte at 2009 Oscars
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Fluorescent Winter Fashion
Marc Jacobs Brightens Up The Season With His Fall 09 Collection
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Vibrant Eyebrow Colors
New York Runway Models Channel Alice Cooper
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Vibrant Retro Spring Chic
Austin Jade Spring 2009 Collection Proves Teens Can Design Too
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Milan Fashion Week 2008 Recap
Vibrant Colors, Retro Designs, Hemlines Down
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Eye-Popping Spring Fashion
Pantone's Top 10 Colors for Spring 2009 Are Bright, Fresh and Fun
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Fluorescent Fashion
Neon Has Taken Over for Summer 2009
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Bold Colours
Brighten Up Fall Fashion
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Hypercolor Male Fashion
'The Bold and the Beautiful' Showcases Bright Spring Styles
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Aztec Graphic Prints
Ethnic Neon Geometric Patterns Rock for Summer 2009
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1980s Graffiti-Inspired Sneakers
Psychedelic Boots From Louis Vuitton and Stephen Sprouse
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Karate Master Models
Poetic Candy Dresses in the Issey Miyake Fall 2009 Collection
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Vibrantly Hued Male Fashion
L'Officiel Hommes Reveals ‘True Colors' for Spring 2009
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Bright Colors & Quilted Satin for Men
Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 09 at Milan Fashion Week
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Yellow is the New Orange
Brighten Up With Summer's Sunniest Shade
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Vibrant Mexican Fashion
Sizzling South-of-the-Border Styles for Global Fashionistas
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Vibrant Jumpsuits
Wonderful One-Piece Suits Seen on Stylish Celebs for Spring 2009
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Fabulous Fluorescents
Neon Highlights Everything from Runways to American Idol
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LEGO Sunglasses
Custom Shades From Lynx Optique Bring Out Your Nerdy Side
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Neon Printed Eyewear
PAM & Super Sunglasses Release 80's-Style Sunglasses
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Rainbow Fashion
Vibrant & Multi-Colored Is Hot
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Color-Popping Sneakers
Nylon Magazine Pairs Up With Nike To Create Brilliantly Bright Shoes
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Bright Danish Fashion
Sleek Brand ‘Mads Norgaard' Shows Vibrant Simplicity
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Sunglass Lizards
The Super Ray-Ban Chameleon Changes Color on Contact
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Stylish Shades of Coral
Tangerine Color Fashion
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Head-to-Toe Neon for Men
Caua Reymond Poses in Brights and the Buff for Vogue Brazil
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Electric-Hued Yarn Fashion
Simon Pais Thomas' Vibrant ‘Wool' Photography
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Disposable Sunglasses
Fun Plastic Grid Shades for Forgetful Fashionistas
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Vibrant Hair Editorials
Rainbow-Colored “Seasons Sensationals” in Tush Magazine
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Neon Fashion
Hues to Highlight Spring
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Bright Bangles
Designers Unfurl a Bevy of Bracelets for Spring 2009
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Unisex Fuchsia Fashion
Bright & Bold Colors Rock for Summer 2009
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Vibrant Yellow Fashion
Sunny Shades for Summer
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Peacock Pretty
Bright Feathered Fashion Spruces Up Every Outfit
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Bright Boating Shoes
Sperry Brings Back Nautical Footwear With a Bang for S/S '09
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Bright Mohair Scarves
Chunky Accessories to Brighten Dull Winter Days
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80s Sunglasses Revivals
Paul Smith Releases Limited-Edition Line for Oakley
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Highlighter Portraits
Staple 'Highlighter' Series Features Neon Portraits of Hip-Hop Icons
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Think Bright Pink
The Girliest Shades to Light Up The Spring/Summer 2009 Season
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From Color-Changing Houses to Fine Art Finger Painting
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Statement Rings
Angelina Jolie's Green Oscar Ring Still Has Jewelery Mavens Mesmerized
Top 50 Celebrity Fashion Trends in Q1 2009
Fashion Designers As Models
Nude Marc Jacobs in Harper's Bazaar
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Shoes That Scream for Attention
80s Disco Fashion
Shoulder Pads and Metallics at Versace Fall 2009
Inspirational Typography Art
Portraits of Grammy Nominees Made From Influential Song Titles
Colorful Male Fashion
Matinique Blue Goes For The Rainbow in Spring 09
Neon Men's Fashion
'Retro-Rave' in GQ Style is an Excessively Vibrant Color Explosion
Tasseled Sunglasses
Beyonce's Tinsel Shades
Peacock-Inspired Dresses
Feathery, Graceful Gowns for Pre-Fall '09
Real Life vs. Photoshop Ads
Ray-Ban Colorize Campaign Asks You to Never Hide
Thigh-High Garter Boots
Hussein Chalayan Shows Daring Shoes for Fall 2009
Bright Vintage Patterns
Fashion Designers Recall Classic Looks From the 50's and 60's
Cultural Wedding Couture
Falguni and Shane Peacock Bridal Collection
80s Rocker Chic
Gisele Sizzles in Elle Magazine
Swimming in Clothes
Gant Dives Into The Pool Fashionably for Spring/Summer 2009
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From Beyonce's Tassels to LEGO Mania Sunglasses
Eco-Stunt Photo Tricks
Earth Hour 2009 Light Graffiti From WWF on Flickr
Babydoll Dresses & Slouchy Footwear
Isabel Marant Spring 2009 Pairs Minis and Boots
Dresses Made of Old Shoes
'Remade in Chile' Turns Reclaimed Puma Sneaks Into Art
Racy Shoetography
Paul Graves Shoots Models Wearing Nothing But Shoes
Illuminated Fashion Illustrations
Watercolor Star Dresses by Kareem Iliya
Aerobic Fashion Comebacks
Dazed & Confused Gets Sweaty, 80s Style
80s-Inspired Celeb Photoshoots
Liv Tyler Rocks the Leotard in Wonderland Magazine
Neon Barbie Fashion
'Acid Reign' Features Agyness Deyn in Vogue UK
15 Black and Hot Pink Designs
Brilliant Color Contrasting
‘80s Hairstyle Revivals
Louis Vuitton S/S 2009
14 Hot Yellow Fashions + Pantone Innovations
Perfect for Style Inspiration in 2009
Vibrant Carnival Editorials
Colorful South American 'Trail Blazers' for Vogue UK
Paper Bag Couture
Grocery Sacks Become Gorgeous Gowns in Hands of Design Students
Bridal Oscars Vibes
White, Shimmering Gowns Triumph At The 2009 Awards
Illuminated Bridal Gowns
LED Wedding Dress Features 300 Lights
Eye-Popping Spring Fashion
Pantone's Top 10 Colors for Spring 2009 Are Bright, Fresh and Fun
Sculptural Scarves
Multitasking Accessories by Mint
Inuit-Inspired Eyewear
Slanties Makes Handcrafted Wooden Eyewear to Last Centuries
Tarzan Fashion Editorials
In 'Vida Selvagem,' Vogue Brazil Gets Jungle Fever
Sensual Lips Photography
‘Lipservice' in Tush Magazine
Cross-Branded Designer Sneakers
Kanye West and Louis Vuitton Catapult Street Shoes to the Mainstre
Hypercolor Male Fashion
'The Bold and the Beautiful' Showcases Bright Spring Styles
Light Graffiti Advertising
Sprint Uses Camera Tricks to Draw Glowing Neon Message
Product Placement Music Videos
Lady Gaga in “Love Game” is Clearly Big on Campari
Hand-Cut Typography Posters
Frenetic Papercraft Masterpieces by Peter Karras Put All Others to Sha
1980s Graffiti-Inspired Sneakers
Psychedelic Boots From Louis Vuitton and Stephen Sprouse
Urbanized Sailing Shoes
La MJC Sebago Docksider Boat Shoes Blend Street & Seaside Style
Clash Pattern Fashion
John Galliano Mixes Different Prints for Fall 2009
Animal Skin Fashion
Mulleavy Twins Show Love of Snakes and Alligators at Rodarte
Vintage Ray-Ban Revivals
Iconic 'Clubmaster' Sunglasses to Be Re-Released
Flashback Fashion Fusion
Paule Marrot Blends '20s Prints and '80s Shoes for Nike
Single-Lens Sunglasses
MACKDADDY Shades 'Line' Are Like Sleek Goggles
Vibrantly Hued Male Fashion
L'Officiel Hommes Reveals ‘True Colors' for Spring 2009
Kryptonite-Colored Sneakers
Nike Foamposite Lite KryptoNate Kicks Go On Sale
Brash Bold Prints
Gucci Gets Graphic for Fall 2009
Aquatic Fashion Photography
VMan Goes 'In Deep' For Men's Spring
Bright Colors & Quilted Satin for Men
Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 09 at Milan Fashion Week
Luxe Leg Warmers
Fendi's Haute Fall 2009 Stemwear Wows
Technicolor Flapper Girls
For Fall 2009, Alexandre Herchcovitch Breaks Rules With Flair
Fresh Fashion Previews
‘Let There Be Light' in V Magazine Showcases Spring 2009
Pom-Pom Hats
Crafty Headgear Topped Off Diane Von Furstenberg's Fall 2009 Show
Fabulous Fluorescents
Neon Highlights Everything from Runways to American Idol
High-Demand Hip-Hop Shades
Billionaire Boys Club's Iconic Sunglasses Now Available Online
Contrasting with Fuschia and Black
Aadnevik's Mini Dresses for Winter 2008
Quirky Statement Sunglasses
Jewelry Designer Delfina Delettrez's Eyewear Collection for 2009
Illuminated Fragrance Ads
‘Sunkissed Glow' Perfume by JLo Sells With Sensuality
LEGO Sunglasses
Custom Shades From Lynx Optique Bring Out Your Nerdy Side
Color-Popping Sneakers
Nylon Magazine Pairs Up With Nike To Create Brilliantly Bright Shoes
Nautical Taxidermy Fusions
Mounted Animal Sculptures With an Ocean Theme by Elizabeth McGrath
Sunglass Lizards
The Super Ray-Ban Chameleon Changes Color on Contact
Aggressive Killer Shoetography
Erwin Olaf's Persuasive Photos
Stringy Sweaters
Irina Shaposhnikova's Hot Knitted Styles for Fall 2009
Hobo Chic
Wunderkind Spring 2009
Snake Skin Boat Shoes
80s Yuppie Look Is Back With a Wild Twist
Multicultural Fashion Collages
'Together' Fuses Global Vogue Covers
Sunglasses for Dogs
Kanye-Style Doggles For Fashion Forward Pooches
Head-to-Toe Neon for Men
Caua Reymond Poses in Brights and the Buff for Vogue Brazil
Rainbow Sneakers
Atmos and New Balance CM996 Sneakers Are Like a Spectrum
Electric-Hued Yarn Fashion
Simon Pais Thomas' Vibrant ‘Wool' Photography
Typographic Illustration Music Videos
"Brooklyn Go Hard" by Jay-Z for (RED)
High-Heeled Sneakers
Puma's Classic 'Clyde' Gets A Lift Thanks to Sergio Rossi
Sunglasses for Blogs
See the Innerwebs Through Kanye West's Shutter Shades
Cute and Cozy Couture
Peter Jensen Fall 2009 Show Is A Nordic Mix of Prints and PomPoms
MP3 Players as Jewelry
The iPod Shuffle Bracelet
Preppy Chic
Obedient Sons and Daughters Spring 2009
The Crowning of Fashion Icons
Julia Stegner Named ‘Model of the Year' by Vogue
Glow-in-the-Dark Sneakers
New Balance MT576S by FRAT and Mita is Great for Athletic Ravers
Electric Green Sneakers
Adidas Originals Electro Pack Celebrates the Springtime
Citrus Shoes With Suits
Jil Sander's Refreshing Twist on Fall 2009 Workwear
Dresses Made of Tresses
Pantene Pro-V Ad Promises Healthy Hair Growth
Pantone Fashion
Gap Pop-Up Shops Themed Around Pantone Color 'Mimosa'
Pairing Pink & Red
Demi Lovato Mixes February Theme Colors, Keeping With Spring 2009 Fashion
Virtual Accessory Fittings
Claw Money & Sunglass Hut Let You Try Shades On Via Facebook
Clear Sunglasses
Unif Ottico ‘The Past' Collection Features Transparent Frames
Red Runway Fashion
Peter Jensen S/S 2009 Channels Jodie Foster
Bright Mohair Scarves
Chunky Accessories to Brighten Dull Winter Days
Retro-Chic Sunglasses
'Shadow' by The Local Firm is 80's Electronica vs. 3D
Human Hair Sunglasses
Orbite Salon Promotes With Shaved Head Face Portraits
Solar Sunglasses
SIG Sunglasses Give You Free Energy
Anti-Depression Recession Designs
Bright Green is The Hottest Color for Spring 2009
Pastel Pink Sneaks
New Nike Air Force 1 Shoes Are Strictly for Ladies
80s Sunglasses Revivals
Paul Smith Releases Limited-Edition Line for Oakley
Playful Animal Screen Prints
Bold Geometric Artwork by Eleanor Grosch
Capri-Inspired Summer Looks
Classic Printed Pucci Summer '09 Collection
Innovative Chameleon-Like Polymers
Opalux Color-Changing P-Ink Technology
Superior Safety Goggles
Jeff Sand's Indestructible Sutro Fisk Sunglasses
Dangerous Jewelry
Spiky Bracelets Keep People at a Distance, Stylishly
Chic Pattern-Overload
Taylor Fuchs is Printastic in GQ Style For Summer 2009
Animalistic Pin Cushions
Cute Animal-Themed Sewing Accessories PETA Would Hate
Teddy Bear Jackets
Has Artsy Fashion Design Gone Too Far?
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