# Spike Skirts Dazed and Confused Brings Back the Styles of the 80s By Rachel | Published 2009-07-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dazed-confused-magazine-80s References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/?p=9264) & [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/Default.aspx) Rocking what I am going to lovingly refer to as ‘flame hair’ (note that her hair ‘do looks like a flame), [giant shoulder pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet), and even [super spiked skirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chet-lo), model Hana Soukopova [took viewers back to the 80s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-breakfast-club) with this shoot for Dazed and Confused. The Dazed and Confused editorial was shot by Jason Kibbler, and from the makeup to the clothing prints, the looks seemed right out of a Wham! video from the 80s. Take a look at the editorial for Dazed and Confused above, it’s totally bitchin’ (and any other 80s saying you can think of…) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fashion Revival:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Brands can capitalize on the nostalgia for 80s fashion by creating modernized versions of spiked skirts and other iconic styles from that era. - **Retro-inspired Editorials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Photographers and magazines can tap into the trend of 80s nostalgia by creating editorials that capture the vibrant and bold aesthetic of the decade. - **Bold Makeup Looks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Makeup brands can launch collections that channel the fierce and daring makeup looks of the 80s, offering consumers a chance to experiment with vibrant colors and bold designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Retailers can cater to the demand for 80s-inspired fashion by curating collections that feature spiked skirts and other key elements of the decade's style. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Photographers can specialize in creating visually striking editorials that transport viewers back to the 80s, capturing the essence of the era through their artistic vision. - **Cosmetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cosmetic companies can develop makeup lines inspired by the bold and vibrant looks of the 80s, enabling consumers to embrace the nostalgia and express their individuality through makeup. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-90s-looks.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erl-2.md) - [Accessible Nostalgic Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-den.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Dark Vampire-Series Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vampire-slayer-collection.md)