The 80’s revival?  So underway - and so tired - last year.  But, leave it to Paris fashion week: the looks shown at the spring shows by YSL (above), Lagerfeld (below), and Givenchy (bottom) somehow make that decade seem chic again.  This time there are no shoulder pads, no garish makeup, no leggings; it’s all about fresh color combinations, inventive materials, and a certain punkish insouciance - think Debbie-Harry-meets-Robert-Palmer-video.  In short, this look is less pop, more rock-and-roll, and far more clever in its imitation of the recent past.

YSL’s look is the most forward-thinking - sleek, chic hair and makeup, spare accessories, and an attention-catching cocktail dress are fresh and new and yet always in style.  Lagerfeld and Givenchy, meanwhile, went playfully punk with spikes, grommets, and sky-high chunky heels.

These pumps by Miss Sixty are a great match for any new-wave-inspired outfit.  Tokidoki’s spiky-but-sweet watch captures the spirit of Lagerfeld’s runway with a quirky flair.

 

Via Spiga’s white trench coat mixes just the right amount of Park Avenue and St. Mark’s Place, with sharp tailoring and hard-edged grommets.

 

Posted on October 17th, 2007 by ashley