# 80s Eccentric Final glimmer of the 80s before the 90s take center stage. By [Christina Butty](https://www.trendhunter.com/christina) | Published Jun 11, 2009, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/80s-swan-song-full-blown-revival-before-the-fad-dies-out ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.9/10 - Evidence articles: 12 ## What is the 80s Eccentric trend? **80s Eccentric:** The 80s have been an umbrella trend decade for the past few years. The 80s effect has been felt across the board, particularly in the fashion industry. As this decade completes its decline stage and the 90s moves into its early adopter stage, the craziest of the crazy 80s fashion is back for the denouement. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 12 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 21, 2008 to Jun 9, 2009 - Published: Jun 11, 2009 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the 80s Eccentric trend ### 80s Fashion Comeback The revival of 80s fashion in recent years has created opportunities to include elements of past styles into modern fashion trends. ### Nostalgic Revival Products Consumers seem to react positively to vintage-inspired products regardless of what era the product emulates, which may be because of an associated feeling of nostalgia with such products. ### Mismatching Styling The increasing trend of eclectic fashion that is sweeping runways and retail displays alike is disrupting traditional conventions of matching clothes. ## What the 80s Eccentric trend means for industry ### For Fashion The fashion industry can leverage the revival of 80s fashion as well as the success of nostalgic revival products and mismatched styling to create unique collections. ### For Retail Retailers can capitalize on the popularity of vintage-inspired products and eclectic fashion by offering a variety of options that appeal to consumers' nostalgic tendencies and desire for unique styles. ### For Entertainment Entertainment professionals can incorporate elements of 80s fashion and eclectic styles in TV, film, and music productions to create unique, memorable characters and settings that appeal to audiences' nostalgia and desire for non-traditional content. ## Trend signals for 80s Eccentric Trend score 5.9 out of 10, from popularity 80%, activity 88%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 80% - Activity: 88% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the 80s Eccentric trend 12 featured examples from Nov 21, 2008 to Jun 9, 2009. - [Punk 80s Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2009-rtw-80s): Black Lace, Neon Pink and Fingerless Gloves at Louis Vuitton Fall 2009 RTW (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into fashion design processes to enhance creativity, efficiency, and sustainability. - [Channeling 80s Icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-madonna-inspired-editorials-material-girl-makeover-of-vlada-roslyakova): Vlada Roslyakova Gets Madonna's Material Girl Makeover (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion industry can harness the 80s fashion revival to create new lines and capitalize on the nostalgia trend. - [Funky Scrunchies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funky-scrunchies-american-apparel-fashion): American Apparel Brings Back 80s Hair Ties (Category: Fashion) Implication: The success of scrunchies highlights the potential of the fashion accessories industry to incorporate retro-inspired designs and capitalize on the popularity of nostalgic items. - [Golden Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-tights): Leggings Get A Taste of the Midas Touch (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion retailers can take advantage of the trend and offer a variety of designs to their customers. - [‘80s Hairstyle Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-chic-and-hairstyle-comebacks-louis-vuitton-s-s-2009): Louis Vuitton S/S 2009 (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating bold color patterns in designs. - [Shredded Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredded-leggings-tattered-tights): Tattered Tights Turn Ruined Hosiery Into High Fashion Accessories (Category: Fashion) Implication: Brands can offer pre-distressed leggings as a new option for customers looking for a unique and trendy alternative to traditional hosiery. - [Striped Male Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adam-lambert-young-hollywood-awards-2009): Adam Lambert Rocks 2-Tone Tights at Young Hollywood Awards 2009 (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry can disrupt existing fashion norms and create new product lines that cater to gender fluid clothing options such as male leggings and tight pants. - [Puffy Shoulder Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rihanna-photos-louis-vuitton): Rihanna's Futuristic Louis Vuitton Top (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Innovative textiles, materials, and design can be used by fashion and apparel companies to create chic and futuristic looks that stand out from competitors - [Clash Pattern Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-gems-galliano-plays-with-print-for-fall-2009): John Galliano Mixes Different Prints for Fall 2009 (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion industry is experiencing a disruption in traditional norms, creating opportunities for innovation and experimentation in the design and creation of clothing and access… - [1980s Graffiti-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1980s-graffiti-sneaker-boots-from-louis-vuitton-and-stephen-sprouse): Psychedelic Boots From Louis Vuitton and Stephen Sprouse (Category: Fashion) Implication: The fashion retail industry can capitalize on the psychedelic sneaker trend by stocking and promoting these eye-catching footwear options to attract customers. - [Big-Haired Photo Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steven-meisel-vogue-italia): Steven Meisel Remembers The 80s For Vogue Italia (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion retailers to create dedicated sections or collections that feature 1980s-inspired clothing and accessories, targeting c… - [Giant Shoulder Thorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outrageous-peaked-shoulders-mexican-designers-teamo-make-pointed-fashion-st): Mexican Designer ‘Teamo' Makes Pointed Fashion Statement (Category: Fashion) Implication: The use of shoulder thorns in fashion creates a disruptive innovation opportunity to tap into the trend of creating statement pieces. ## Recent trend clusters - [Aromatic Utility](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/aromatic-utility) (Fashion) - [Channel Blending](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/channel-blending) (Fashion) - [Aromatic Bodycare](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/aromatic-bodycare) (Fashion) - [Smile Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/smile-cosmetics) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Fruit-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-wristwatches) - [Athlete Beauty Ambassadorships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athlete-beauty-ambassadorships) - [Elegant Bookbinding-Inspired Shoulder Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boky-bag) - [’90s-Inspired Fall Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-and-jason-bolden) All articles: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion)