80s ralph lauren

1980's Ralph Lauren There is just something about this look I love. Wish we still worked this into our fall outfits!

You've probably noticed that the fashion industry has a sweet spot for nostalgic trends. These '80s and '90s trends are back today.

Is runway dead? The future of the sartorial spectacles in lieu of classic runway...

The power suit first appeared in 1980 as a statement against male social dominance and introduced the world to the new "working woman" in a way never done before. Famous female leaders of the past including Hatsheput (pictured above) represent a legacy of women in powerful positions who assumed male clothing and behaviors. Hatsheput was the fifth pharoah of the eighth dynasty of Ancient Egypt and was known to dress in traditional male garb and was referred to as "king". Other female leaders…

Campaign : Ralph Lauren Season : Fall 1982 Photographer : Bruce Weber Model(s) : Clotilde all | scanned by fashmagfun @ bellazon.com 03-07 | garmentozine.com

1989 US Vogue ''New Day''.Ph Patrick Demarchelier. Ralph Lauren

" I don't design clothes, I design dreams" Ralph Lauren The one thing we haven't yet discussed this week is fashion. As you know, Compass Rose is not an actual collection, yet, therefor it's still a dream, a fantasy, and no one in fashion (in my opinion) does fantasy quite as well as Ralph Lauren. Most of the following photos are from RL's advertising campaigns for his Safari Perfume, and are perfect for Compass Rose. Enjoy... "Every time I design clothes, I'm making a movie." Ralph Lauren…