# Boy George Runway Makeup 80's Face Paint is Back in Fashion, and It's Bad By TrendHead | Published 2009-03-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boy-george-inspired-catwalk-looks-the-80s-make-up-is-back-and-its-bad References: [style](http://www.style.com/beauty/icon/032009_Boy_George/) & [independent](http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/boy-george-a-hero-destroyed-by-drug-degradation-1418230.html) My my, the 80's is back in vogue this season. Designer houses like [Gucci](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection), Sonia Rykiel, Topshop, and Alexander McQueen all showed [powdered vamp looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendezvous-ivory) 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! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **80's Fashion Revival:** The resurgence of 80's-inspired fashion trends opens up opportunities for designers to create bold and nostalgic collections. - **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. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Touring Artist Makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madonnas-makeup.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Digital Makeup Zines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maczine.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Grungy Movie-Inspired Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-magic-beauty.md) - [Comedic Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-x-beetlejuice.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-homme-and-neighborhood.md) - [Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barry-m-beauty.md)