Some silver-screen remakes from the era are great (cue A Star Is Born); others not so (see – or should it be not see – Carrie).
Some silver-screen remakes from the era are great (cue A Star Is Born); others not so (see – or should it be not see – Carrie). The same can often be said of its fashion, with the results either being charming and a new kind of timeless, or literal and straight up tacky. The decade’s latest runway revival fits into the former by keeping things real: less about the disco minis and go-go boots, and more about practical, everyday staples amped up with the personality-packed patterns and frills of the time. Think bell bottoms (plain, printed or textured), platform sandals (to complement said flares), a patterned shirt, and a svelte, not-too-loud logo belt. It’s hard not to like the ready-made combo, especially when there are more – and even more fun options – in S/S ’19 up next. – IJ
Nylon-blend flared pants, $920, nylon polo shirt, $1,290, and matching briefs, $210, Miu Miu. Leather belt with crystals and glass pearls, $1,450, and metal bracelets with glass pearls (on both hands), $1,470, Chanel. Leather platform sandals, $850, Stuart Weitzman. (On right ear) Metal and resin hoop earring, Fendi. Ear piercing, model’s own. Prices unavailable unless stated
(Above left) Silk shirt and modal turtle neck top, Valentino. Leather belt, $620, Salvatore Ferragamo. Crepe pants, Chloe. Metal hoop earrings, Dior. (Above right) Silk twill shirt, $2,810, and leather belt, $780, Gucci. Veronica Beard cotton blend pants, US$501 (S$688), www.net-a-porter.com. Suede platform sandals, $850, Stuart Weitzman. (Right) Cashmere sleeveless top, and leather belt with crystals and glass pearls, $1,450, Chanel. Solace London denim jeans, US$351 (S$483), www.net-a-porter.com. Suede platform sandals, $850, Stuart Weitzman. (Opposite) Embroidered cotton tweed cropped top, $34,310, Chanel. Crepe pants and cotton socks, Chloe. Leather belt, $620, Salvatore Ferragamo. Valentino Garavani Twinkle leather bucket bag, Valentino. Leather platform sandals, $850, Stuart Weitzman
