My my, the 80's is back in vogue this season. Designer houses like Gucci, Sonia Rykiel, Topshop, and Alexander McQueen all showed powdered vamp looks with red lipstick and 80's heavy eyeliner looks, as seen in the gallery above. Style.com has even paired each image with a matching Boy George look to drive the point home.
I am not sure the designers have contemplated much on the fact that Boy George is actually banged up in prison at the moment looking nothing like a glam 80's icon. In fact, he probably looks more like a depressed bulldog. But then again, the designers have probably not sourced the Karma Chameleon directly. Let me go and put my red lipstick on!
Boy George Runway Makeup
80's Face Paint is Back in Fashion, and It's Bad
Trend Themes
1. 80's Fashion Revival - The resurgence of 80's-inspired fashion trends opens up opportunities for designers to create bold and nostalgic collections.
2. Retro Makeup - The return of 80's makeup trends presents an opportunity for cosmetics companies to introduce vibrant and dramatic products that cater to the nostalgia-driven market.
3. Influence of Music Icons - Drawing inspiration from iconic musicians like Boy George creates a space for collaborations between fashion brands and musicians to create unique collections with a strong identity.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the 80's fashion revival by creating nostalgic clothing lines that appeal to consumers seeking distinctive and bold styles.
2. Cosmetics - The cosmetics industry can seize the opportunity presented by the revival of 80's makeup trends to develop vibrant and dramatic products that cater to the nostalgia-driven market.
3. Music and Fashion Collaboration - The music and fashion industries can explore collaborative projects to leverage the influence of music icons like Boy George, creating unique collections that resonate with fans and consumers alike.