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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 {The Blue Banner} The ‘80s resurge, track suits, sneakers and all Page 11 By Chris Kane Fashion Columnist CMKANE@UNCA.EDU L eg warmers, shoulder pads and Members Only jackets are not ap parel relegated to a bygone decade. Fashion is cyclical. Even those items characterizing a past era in time come back around again. In recent years, fashion shows indi cate that the industry and the public are nostalgic for all things ‘80s. From shoulder pads at Mar tin Margiela to bright neon hues at Versace, the runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris could clothe the cast of “Dallas.” This is especially ironic given that the economic climates of the two de cades are completely disparate, and that today’s messages of conservation and pragmatism do not jive well with the consumerism and indulgence of the popularized ‘80s lifestyle. “The re-emergence of ‘80s fashion is symptomatic of a general feeling of hope and optimism juxtaposed against a time of uncertainty,” said Julian Sudler, 20, a sophomore at UNC Ashe ville. One of the most striking examples comes from urban streetwear. Hip-hop style, sneakers, Pro-Keds, tracksuits, bomber jackets and large eyeglasses have gained tremendous popularity among American youth. Aesthetically, it is currently dorky- chic, and it deviates from the power dressing that is somewhat character istic of the ‘80s. These fashions were gaudy, comfortable, functional and fun. Kate Santos- Staff Photographer Holly Freeman, 22, sports an ‘80s-inspired Nike track jacket and vintage Pacman T-shirt to channel fashion from the past today. There are so many ways to display sartorial ‘80s references, but it is also easy to unintentionally end up looking like you are dressed for an ‘80s-themed party. The motto “less is more” is appropriate. It’s also fun to channel the look, or tone it down, to make for a modem wardrobe with a bit of humor, wit, iro ny and irreverence. Mutimedia arts and sciences student Holly Freeman, pictured above, said subtlety is the way to go when sporting fashions from the past. “‘The ‘80s fashion has improved vastly since the ‘80s,” she said. “1 was only a child of the ‘80s, but my fashion sense has been paying for it my whole life.” Urban ‘80s streetwear also saw a re vival a decade later on the Paris run ways. In 1991, Karl Lagerfeld sent models down Chanel’s runway wear ing black dresses paired with large gold padlocked chains, proving that the look can be incorporated in even the most unlikely wardrobes. There are so many ways to display sartorial ‘80s references, but it is also easy to unintentionally end up looking like you are dressed for an ‘80s-themed party. The motto less is more is appro priate. The decade of “Dynasty,” Reagan and Madonna is one of the most fun in fashion’s history. Enjoy its resurgence. Folklore .Continued from Page 7 and a stick ball master,” Coyle said. “He was an official for stick ball and played stiek ball going back into his youth.” The community traditions awards recognize the contributions of a group or organization that promotes the con tinuation and appreciation of N.C. folk life. The Folk Heritage Committee re ceived an award for their work at this year’s annual meeting. The Folk Heri tage Committee, a subcommittee of the Asheville Chamber of Commerce, is the governing organization charged with the management of the Festival and of the Shindig on the Green. The Mountain Dance and Folk Festi val is the nation’s oldest folk festival. It grew out of the Rhododendron Festival and by 1930 it was an independent fes tival according to UNCA’s Special Col lections University Archive. “We felt that we would be welcomed in Asheville, and that the people in Asheville would really appreciate hav ing this meeting here. It turned out to be exactly that way,” Coyle said. “Ev erybody was really impressed with the campus, the facilities here, and the stu dents and the real connection that the campus seems to have with the folk heritage of this region.” Correction: In the March 17 issue of The Blue Banner, the photo accompanying the weekly fashion column article, “Mobley's trendy wardrobe follows their musical style, ” was of the opening band.
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