The ‘80s. What a glorious heaving mess of fluoro, fads and freaky fashions.
Yet such is the cycle that is fashion and fads, everything that was once old is now new again. Unfortunately, that means that a very active minority are quite intent on bringing back this kind of tragic 80s wear:
The thought of such a revival gave me great cause for concern and severe flashbacks.
And look sure, there is a time and place for Ken Done knitwear but that time and place is in 1988 and at a duty free store.
Don’t get me wrong, the ’80s was a glorious decade, giving birth to some of the best pop culture, movie and gadgets in history (John Hughes movies, The A-Team, Scratch n Sniff stickers, Pac Man, Hypercolour T-shirts and Cyndi Lauper, the list goes on). But the time also brought with it some very questionable fads and fashions that let’s face it, should NEVER see the light of day again.
So in the spirit of good taste and world peace, let’s just make a definitive list of all the things from the ‘80s that should never ever be allowed to make a comeback. Let’s get started.
1. The poodle Perm
2. G-String leotards
- Jane Fonda started it. I’m going to finish it
3. Taffeta
4. The Joy of Sex
- More like a gourmet guide to excess and unnecessary body hair
5. High shorts.
6. MC Hammer Parachute Pants
7. Acid Wash
8. The spiral perm
9. Fluorescent everything
10. Scrunchies and side ponytails
I’m sure this list is just the tip of the ’80s iceberg of things that need to be laid to rest. Feel free to add your own suggestions.
DEBRIEF DAILY