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After Honor Swinton Byrne's (daughter of Tilda) acclaimed screen debut, the second most-talked about thing in Sundance hit The Souvenir is its evocative recreation of 1980s Britain, from the music – think The Specials and The Psychedelic Furs – to the clothes. Also causing a stir at the other end of the cultural spectrum is Wonder Woman 1984, which will see Gal Gadot reprise her role as Diana Prince against the backdrop of the Cold War. As fans wait to see how early ‘80s style will play out in the DC Universe (a much-discussed official poster is the only hint thus far), Vogue takes a look back at some of cinema's most memorable homages to fashion in the decade of excess...
Heathers
Long before Cher Horowitz was cutting a swathe through crowds of slack-jawed admirers in her yellow tartan two-piece, Winona Ryder and the original high school mean girls were pioneering plaid blazers and pleats in 1989's Heathers. With their voluminous hairstyles, crop tops and penchant for a power accessory (shoulder pads, brooches, and even – in the case of Ryder’s character Veronica Sawyer – a monocle), the Heathers’ outfits remain as instantly recognisable as their catchphrases. Exactly what is your damage, anyway?
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