5 things that prove ’80s fashion is back: Masaba Gupta

Trends that were huge in the 80s - ruffle gowns, power suits, crop tops - are in vogue again. Don’t believe us? Here’s proof

1) Mirrored sunglasses: Clichéd interpretations of ‘the future’ were a large part of the pop culture landscape during the ’80s, and reflective, mirrored sunglasses played into that in a big way. Well, guess what, we’re in the future now, as is the trend.

Actor Sonakshi Sinha sporting mirrored sunglasses (Photo: instagram.com/aslisona)

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3) Slogan T-shirts: Ubiquitous in the ’80s, graphic tees are now everyone’s wardrobe staple. No airport style diary is complete without a fun slogan T-shirt.

4) Ruffle gowns: Get ready to channel your inner Jane Austen romantic.Considered too girly or dated for decades, we’re seeing a ruffle resurgence, thanks to international designers like Ralph & Russo and Balmain, and Shantanu & Nikhil on the home turf.

Model sports a ruffle gown by designers Shantanu & Nikhil (

5) Crop tops: Madonna’s midriff-baring staple — one of the biggest trend in the ’80s — is back and how. Everywhere you go, be it a music festival or a Sunday brunch, you will definitely see a woman or two sporting a crop top.

Masaba Gupta is a leading fashion designer. She tweets as @MasabaG