Unbelievable, but true - the fashion trends of the 80s returned to the catwalks. Only today's appearance of women and men is not so brutal and artsy. But just some five to ten years ago, all fashion analysts and designers unanimously said that there was no more tasteless and vulgar period in the fashion industry, like the 1980s, and, probably, will not be. And here is a proof to the contrary, since everyone has long known that everything new is well forgotten old. So, let us dwell on some of the characteristic features of the autumn suit, which, quoting the secretary from Ryazanov’s unforgettable “Office Romance”, “makes a woman a woman.”
Shoulder width
What is the charm of today? The fact that the designers managed to create new silhouettes, returning to them the best elements of the wardrobe of the 80s. First of all, we are talking about shoulder pads. Yes, yes, it is they that make it possible to visually straighten the line of the shoulder and “balance” the upper body with the lower, thus obtaining the sexiest female silhouette - an hourglass. Fashionistas accustomed to tight blouses and blouses should not be scared. The shoulder pads of the 2008 season are not as massive as they were 20 years ago. They are just a slight hint of a great graphic silhouette, whether it be a jacket, blouse, dress or coat, and are made using weightless and almost invisible fillers of fiberglass or synthetic winterizer. This little detail works especially well in knitted sweaters, cardigans and pullovers, allowing them not to "sit" with a bag on the figure, but to emphasize all its advantages.
Make the waist 
For several seasons in a row, designers have been offering to emphasize the waistline with wide and thin belts and belts, as well as corsets that are worn over clothing. The multi-layered costume at the same time has not been canceled. The emphasis on the waist can also be made with short bolero jackets and those who returned from the same 80s basques. True, now the Basques are more reminiscent of a continuation of an elongated jacket "a la frock coat". In a word, to emphasize the waist even more, designers resort to such a simple trick as an extended line of hips. Femininity finally returns to fashion, with tulip skirts and pencil skirts with waist assemblies, basques and almost crinolines of the Victorian era. Pants, finally, also returned from the hips to the place. Only unlike “banana” trousers from the same 80s, today fashionable women are again offered wide flowing trousers with cuffs at the bottom and tucks at the waist. In some collections, they are so wide that they can easily be mistaken for a skirt-pants. Fashionable clothes designed for skinny teenage girls give way to elegance and smoothness of lines, to numerous accessories - hats and gloves, scarves and shawls, bag-bags and tippets.
Buttons in a row
Another "comeback" from the disco style: double breasted clasp. Large and not very buttons arranged in two rows adorn all, without exception, designer collections. Moreover, both female and male. The only difference between men's suits and their baggy predecessors of 20 years ago in a clear cut "figure". But on women's jackets and coats, buttons made of metal, wood, mother of pearl, perform the function of an additional accessory. By the way, one can be glad of the fact that once popular “jackets” jackets with an asymmetric fastener, which this season can be both with a zipper and buttons, returned to everyday life of fans of an active lifestyle and sports style in clothes.
Dark cherry shawl
Warm, soft, delicate knitwear - this is perhaps the most important element of the autumn-winter wardrobe. All kinds of yarn, a wide variety of color combinations, fitting or, conversely, voluminous silhouettes allow not only to warm up, but also to add a “twist” to the autumn ensemble. Perhaps the most expressive and unique knitwear is presented in the Kenzo fall-winter collection. Stroking at her, it seems that the imagination of artists has no limits. All kinds of ruffles and folds, draperies and ornaments are connected by skilled craftsmen of the famous brand. To the delight of fans of knitwear, we inform you that he is not the only one, and you can pick up an excellent ensemble, not limited to copyright works.
Among the mandatory elements that belong to the 'must have' category of the current season are openwork knitted shawls and ponchos, stoles and long voluminous scarves, gloves, socks and hats, cardigans, pullovers and even bags! Many fashion houses offer knitted bags with the same ornament as sweaters, with leather trim, faux and natural fur, with wooden handles and a variety of buckles and clasps.
Male outlook on things
Scarves and scarves! Here is the dominant fall-winter men's wardrobe! Without a silk or wool scarf today you won’t even go outside, they’ll laugh! They are worn with a suit and coat, under a jacket and over a sweater or cardigan. Specialists have long ceased to argue on the topic of who are the great mods - women or men. That is why designer men's collections for the current season gravitate to color and textural diversity, definitely - to the classics and the ability to combine elements of different styles in one suit. Of the main materials - drape and tweed, leather and denim, and then - velvet and fur, suede and silk. Of the accessories - a lot of metal parts in the design of belts and bulk bags, knitted hats, leather gloves, always - stylish ties and neckerchiefs.
Men's outerwear is as diverse as ever. Here are semi-military french coats, and variations on the theme of an ageless frock coat, and cashmere coats "on the floor", and jackets-jackets of felt or leather, and raincoats with fur collars and cuffs. What image a man decides to try on himself is a master's business. The main thing is that designers and leading Fashion houses have ceased to consider men's wardrobe something secondary and are making no less efforts to ensure that not only women, but also their companions, are always “on top” and “off the hook”.
