Catwalks go \'80s crazy

By Beauty Editor Jessica Hopper
The ‘80s revival even stretched as far as the spring summer \'08 catwalks, where colour and crimping was big, big news. If you\'re looking for inspiration on how to go \'80s with a contemporary twist, look no further...

\'80s catwalk beauty - Ashley Isham

It was acceptable in the ‘80s... The Bowie-esque stripes of bold colour seen at Ashley Isham is at the extreme end of \'80s beauty, so simply pick one aspect to transfer this look from runway to real life. Focus on a bold lip, a bright eye or a show-stopping cheek.

\'80s catwalk hair -- Biagiotti

If you\'re not keen on crimping your entire head of hair, then bring the look bang up to date à la Biagiotti and scrape hair back into a low pony, then crimp ends for a wow-inducing finish.

\'80s catwalk beauty - Avsh Alom Gur

A delicious dose of day-glo at Avsh Alom Gur, where lips were painted in strong, matte, bubblegum shades and the rest of the face went nude.

\'80s catwalk hair -- Burberry

The flirty and feminine way to wear crimped waves was seen at Burberry, where lengthy tousled tresses were punked-up with random crimped section.

\'80s catwalk beauty - Lagerfeld

A fabulously playful use of colour at Lagerfeld shows a fun, wearable and oh-so contemporary way to wear bold brights on eyes for a taste of \'80s.

\'80s catwalk hair -- Zac Possen

Add some \'80s interest to your everyday up-do by crimping and smoothing to create the stunning wave effect seen at Zac Possen.

\'80s catwalk beauty - Marni

There were an array of hot hues in heavy use throughout the \'80s, but the colour most associated with the decade is blue. The cool, icy shade seen on models at Marni looks fab with flicks.

Loving the \'80s look? Then see our All things \'80s special for more tips and tricks \'80s-style.

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