An iconic silhouette straight from the 1980s is making a comeback. The image of the businesswoman of that era immediately comes to mind: a woman armed with a leadership position in a male-dominated world, shattering the stereotype of the housewife. She often wore the iconic broad-shouldered jacket, showcasing the structured and confident style that became one of the symbols of 1980s fashion.
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Last season, designers took inspiration from the 1980s to create a modern working woman, leaving behind the minimalist spirit of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and the aesthetic of quiet luxury. But autumn-winter 2026/2027 brings back the bright 1980s: jackets with shoulder pads, high-rise, colorful office and casual silhouettes with a light touch of humor.
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney showed a sporty-casual look for an independent woman: a polo with broad shoulders and high-waisted jeans with a belt – silhouettes that are both sporty and confident. Mugler also recreated the spirit of the 1980s: shirts with patch pockets, long leather coats with big shoulders, pencil skirts, utilitarian vinyl dresses and leggings for daytime wear. The return of the 1980s style once again emphasizes female strength and confidence.
Mugler
Mugler
Based on materials from Vogue.fr.