Okay. I admit it. I'm an 80's child through and through. Mind you, it's not my favorite decade of all time, but I came of age in the 80's so it holds a fond place in my heart. The 80's were great for many things. Whether or not fashion was one of them is truly debatable. I've been in many a passionate discussion over 80's fashion and I've discovered that people generally either hate it or really, really hate it.
I must be completely whacko because I don't hate it at all. Well except for the 2 styles of shoulder pads; huge and King Kong size. Someone along the way decided all of us women should strive to look as much like an upside down triangle as humanly possible. Don't get me wrong, I understand the reasoning for it, given the times. More women than ever before were entering the workforce and competing with men for high profile jobs. The idea was to make women appear more formidable in a man's world. Allright, allright. I support the idea but hated the execution.
Aside from the massive tumor-like shoulder pads, there was a lot to like about 80's fashion. After all, it was the decade that brought us Duran Duran. The undisputed Gods of fashion and style in the 80's still wow me with their early decade New Romantic/Pirate look. No joke. That took guts. John Taylor had a thing for dressing like a shower conscious, leather clad Captain Jack Sparrow. Well they all did to be truthful. But when I'm feeling a little nostalgic, I Google John Taylor in pirate boots and hot pants. Since he married Juicy Couture co-founder Gela Nash, I'm reasonably certain we will never see him being that fashionably...ahem...adventerous again.
I must be completely whacko because I don't hate it at all. Well except for the 2 styles of shoulder pads; huge and King Kong size. Someone along the way decided all of us women should strive to look as much like an upside down triangle as humanly possible. Don't get me wrong, I understand the reasoning for it, given the times. More women than ever before were entering the workforce and competing with men for high profile jobs. The idea was to make women appear more formidable in a man's world. Allright, allright. I support the idea but hated the execution.
There is, however, one designer who foils the hardcore 80's fashion hater time and again. Jessica McClintock's timeless romantic and sometimes avant garde style tends to be the great equalizer. I've been able to find common ground here which must be a true testament to the Gunne Sax label and their approach to design and feminine appeal. Recently I was fortunate enough to come across six vintage 80's JMC/Gunne Sax dresses and one vintage 70's Gunne Sax blouse for my boutique and I'm thrilled. I don't stock a lot of vintage 80's clothing but I never turn down vintage 70's or 80's Gunne Sax. If I could squeeze my 39 year old butt into the pink one, I'd wear it to the grocery store in a New York minute. You know, just because I could. You can view the collection here.
If you love vintage JMC/Gunne Sax, take a look at our latest vintage inventory. I'd love to hear from you so give me a shout out and we'll wax nostalgic about the 80's. Bring your Duran Duran or other 80's memories, and I'll give you a friendship pin to attach to your hi-top Reeboks.
xoxo
Tara
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