# Art Deco Fashion Maria Francesca Pepe's 80s-Inspired ‘Les C' Collection By Rachel | Published 2009-08-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maria-francesca-pepe References: [whats-wrong-with-the-zoo](http://www.whats-wrong-with-the-zoo.com/maria-francesca-pepe-les-fabulous-c/) & [mfpepe](http://www.mfpepe.com/collections.html) Maria Francesca Pepe has created a design line called ‘Les C’ that uses the style of the 80s and some definite art deco inspiration. The ‘Les C’ collection is definitely straight from the 80s with [sharp shoulders and strong lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). The colors and [jewelry shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsa-peretti1) are art deco excellence, and they’re all looks I think are difficult to wear, but will look great if you can rock it. Take a look at the fun 80s art deco Maria Francesca Pepe designs above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of updated clothing and accessories inspired by past eras, such as the 80s and art deco. - **Art Deco Jewelry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a collection of art deco-inspired jewelry that combines vintage aesthetics with modern materials and techniques. - **Bold Shoulder Silhouettes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design garments with exaggerated shoulder shapes that echo the 80s style, offering a contemporary twist. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable materials and production processes into fashion design, creating environmentally-friendly collections. - **Jewelry Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize 3D printing technology to produce customizable art deco jewelry pieces, allowing for personalized designs. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop high-tech fabrics that combine comfort and durability with retro-inspired prints, catering to the growing demand for nostalgia-driven fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Extravagant Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-extraleganza.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Heritage-Inspired High-End Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritageinspired-highend-jewelry.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Italian Heritage Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomellatos-collezione-1967.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Iconic Jewelry Cuff Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsa-peretti1.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty.md)