# Colorful Fall-Ready 80s Apparel Opening Ceremony & Columbia Release a Cheerfully Whimsical Line By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-11-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-apparel References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/columbia-opening-ceremony-fw18-collection/) & [openingceremony](https://www.openingceremony.com/) The revival of 80s apparel is still on track and the new collaboration between Opening Ceremony and Columbia is a testimonial to that. The Fall/Winter 2018 collection is a fusion of the contemporary style of the former and the [heritage pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-and-napapijr) of the latter. The modern 80s apparel line-up consists of vibrantly colorful silhouettes, with a palette that confidently pushes combinations of yellow, teal and purple. The capsule is functional and the aesthetics evoke memories of [vintage skiwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-collection-1). The pieces boast cozy, fleece button-ups, chromatic baselayers, pants, some outerwear, and a few hats. The colors of the 80s apparel successfully complement one another, making it possible for consumers to mix and match to produce an outfit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Revival of 80s Apparel:** There is an opportunity for brands to tap into the nostalgia for 80s fashion and release modern, colorful pieces that evoke a sense of nostalgia. - **Contemporary Style Collaboration:** Collaborations between fashion brands and heritage companies offer an opportunity to combine contemporary style with classic designs, creating unique and appealing collections. - **Vibrant Color Combinations:** Bold and confident color combinations, such as yellow, teal, and purple, are trending in the fashion industry, providing an opportunity for brands to create eye-catching apparel. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the revival of 80s apparel trend by offering a wide range of modern, colorful clothing that appeals to the nostalgic consumer base. - **Heritage Companies:** Heritage companies in the fashion industry can leverage collaborations with contemporary brands to revive classic designs and tap into the growing market for nostalgic 80s fashion. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Apparel manufacturers have an opportunity to produce vibrant and functional clothing inspired by vintage skiwear, incorporating cozy fleece and chromatic baselayers to meet the demand for colorful 80s apparel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Outdoor Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-x-marmot.md) - [Accessible Nostalgic Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-den.md) - [Archival-Inspired Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-and-napapijr.md) - [Old-School Soccer Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-soccer-collection.md) - [Heritage Outdoor Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gramicci-fw25.md) - [Camp-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-outdoor.md) - [Technical Outdoor Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nse-nordica.md) - [Revived Nostalgic Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-the-north-face.md)