Around every simple zen core lies a lot of extra padding. There has been much aggressive editorial straw-grabbing in an attempt to anchor the next big stylistic thing, when in reality, there is just nothing new going on. Rest easy knowing that the 80s revival is a big hoax and like a sneeze is already over. With timing as politically inappropriate as ever, the era that stood for excess like no other time does not represent the current world view by any stretch. Don't go rushin' out to buy a disco ball yet, but in a stylistic nod and wink to the pop culture altar, here are a few '80s looks to borrow from if you get the itch; or go where Avril goes and wear a tie. |