And so it goes. Today marks the last day of the Periodicult blog. It’s been great fun and an exercise...
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’80s Party Dresses
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’80s Party Dresses
I was 14 when I bought my first party dress — it was black and white, sleeveless, with a drop-waist...
Formally Dressed
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Formally Dressed
Christmas is over and now it’s time to turn our focus to New Year’s. So ditch the ugly ’80s Xmas...
The Awful ’80s
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The Awful ’80s
I’m the first one the defend ’80s fashion, to write about all the good stuff. But that doesn’t mean I’m...
Lacy Ladies
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Lacy Ladies
Perhaps only second to taffeta, lace was one of the top fabrics in the 1980s. All the big designers used...
Perry Ellis
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Perry Ellis
Coats and knits are two of my favourite fashion things and Perry Ellis did both brilliantly in the 1980s, first...
’80s Patrick Kelly
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’80s Patrick Kelly
I have few shopping regrets — you know, things you saw, you liked, could actually afford, but for some reason...
Missoni
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Missoni
There’s no mistaking a garment from the Italian knitwear brand, Missoni. Luxe, unique prints are its trademark and in the...
’80s Skiwear
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’80s Skiwear
I’m the first to admit I’m not much of a skier, despite living super-close to some of the world’s most...
Golden Girls
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Golden Girls
Metallic were an ’80s favourite that’s recently seen quite the comeback. Though the drapey, shoulder-padded gold lamé blouse didn’t quite...