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# 80s Party Editorials
Marc Jacobs Makes Vintage-Inspired Acid Washed Ads for Fall 2009

By Rachel | Published 2009-07-23 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-fashion-fall-2009
References: [fashionologie](http://www.fashionologie.com/3554535) & [marcjacobs](http://www.marcjacobs.com)

For his Fall 2009 collection, Marc Jacobs decided to create a graffiti-printed, big-haired, acid-washed shout-out to the 80s, and why not?

From the crazy colors to the makeup, the 80s were alive and well in these Marc Jacobs ads, and are sure to keep the 80s love going at least a little while longer. After all, the trendy 20-somethings of [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-breakfast-club) love their Marc Jacobs. Take a look at the homage to the 80s, MJ style (Marc, that is).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 58% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Vintage-inspired Fashion:** Fashion designers can create modern interpretations of vintage fashion trends, like acid wash and big hair, that appeal to younger generations.
- **Nostalgia Marketing:** Brands can tap into consumer nostalgia for past decades to create emotional connections and build brand loyalty.
- **Bold Colors and Makeup:** Beauty brands can embrace bold and playful colors and encourage creativity with makeup.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can focus on creating vintage-inspired collections that cater to younger generations.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing firms can create ad campaigns that use nostalgia marketing to create emotional connections and build brand loyalty.
- **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Beauty brands can offer bold and playful colors in makeup products and encourage creativity.

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