Showing posts with label New Wave. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Wave. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

My Pre-Steampunk Hero Adam Ant Had An 80's Comic...

...and I never knew about it! 
Sure, it was in a British Mag - but that's really no excuse.





His eclectic dandy style was New Romantic - Goth and Steampunk followed shortly.
Discovered via The Retronaut.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Video Killed the Radio Star - 80's Pop Rules Gaultier's Runway






Jean-Paul Gaultier's Spring 2013 Runway Show was an awesome flashback tribute to the 
artists and iconic styles of classic 80's MTV.  With looks referencing Madonna, The Eurythmics, 
Grace Jones, Boy George, plus some bonus 70's era Ziggy Stardust Bowie.


More great photos of all the fashions, accessory details, and backstage prep @Vogue Paris





Saturday, January 7, 2012

X-Men Couture Fashion Series 3 - Kevin Wada & Max Wittert

From Kevin Wada - X-23, Chamber, Cyclops and Magma



From Max Wittert - Wolfsbane, Gambit, Madelyne Pryor and Namor


I love this fabulous series of  X-Men fashion makeovers - which continues to remind me of my the bold, angular, New Wave fashion ad illustrations of the 80's. Links to previous two series here.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Darkness & Light - 80's New Wave Sci-Fi Music Videos are Back as MAC Cosmetics Promos

The 80's are totally back! These launch videos for two of MAC Cosmetics Winter 2011 collections 
feature the futuristic New Wave and Glam imagery that were staples of MTV videos and low budget 
Sci-Fi back in the day - and they are awesome.


Gareth Pugh Dark Collection - Featuring Tesla Coils. 
Avaunt Guard New Wave Goth - all that's missing is Gary Numan.


Glitter & Ice Holiday Collection - Featuring Ice Skater Johnny Weir. 
Disco Mad Max on Ice fabulous - could easily be mistaken for a lost scene from Xanadu.

Cooler Than You - New Wave Black Canary & Hipster Wonder Woman Team Up

Fab fashion costume redesigns by Kate Leth