ALL THINGS OLD ARE NEW AGAIN
 |
James Joyner | Friday, November 14, 2003 |
Well, if there can be nostalgia for the 1970s, this was pretty much inevitable: NPR : Countess of Culture: ’80s Fashion Comeback
Boy George, lead singer of the band Culture Club, was the paragon of 1980s fashion. But if you didn’t get your fill of the karma chameleon back then, fear not: Boy George is back, this time on Broadway.His new autobiographical musical, Taboo, opened last night in New York City. Rosie O’Donnell dumped $10 million into the production, hoping that people who were teens in the 80s will fill theater seats and reminisce.
But who needs the theater when you can step outside your front door and see side ponytails, ripped sweatshirts, aqua eye shadow and parachute pants? Is it true that ’80s fashions are making a comeback? Day to Day Countess of Culture Jessica Seigel digs deep into the bargain bins — and her own closet — to get the lowdown…
About the Author: James Joyner is the publisher of Outside the Beltway and the managing editor of the Atlantic Council. He's a former Army officer, Desert Storm vet, and college professor with a PhD in political science from The University of Alabama. He lives just outside the Beltway in Alexandria, Virginia with his wife and infant daughter.
Follow James on FriendFeed | Twitter | Digg
Related Stories:
- None Found
Recent Stories:
- Caption Contest Winners
- OTB Latenight – Styx
- Berlin Wall Fall: 20 Years Later
- Oklahoma High Schoolers Are Very Familiar With George Washington, Thanks
- Was Fort Hood Massacre ‘Terrorism’?
- Making Jobs More Expensive
- House Trades Freedom for Health Coverage, Senate’s Move
- Hasan a Muslim First, American Second?
- OTB Caption JamTM
- Taking “No” As Iran’s Answer
Comments
Comments are Closed
