Like the bad guy in a Sylvester Stallone action flick, the 1980s refuse to die. Fashionistas have anticipated, even prayed for, their demise, yet designers can't get enough of big-shouldered power dressing. What to do? Inject irony with neon accents and gear worthy of a young Brigitte Nielsen.
This page: black trouser suit by Chanel, to order (inquiries: 2810 0978). Spandex body suits in black and white ($2,190 each) by Raphael Lopez from D-Mop, On Lan Street, Central. Shoes ($3,100) from Miu Miu, The Landmark, Central. Braces, legwarmers, stylist's own.
That page: cropped jacket ($15,995) and matching miniskirt ($5,295) by Givenchy from Swank, The Landmark. Leggings ($840) by Blaak from D-Mop, Kingston Street, Causeway Bay. Shoes by Gina (inquiries: 44 207 235 6007). Braces, stylist's own.
This page: strappy jacket ($3,300) and shorts, to order, by Preen from Joyce, Pacific Place, Admiralty. Shoes by Gina, as before. Sunglasses by Zechstein (inquiries: 44 779 010 2204). Legwarmers, stylist's own.
PHOTOGRAPHER JEAN PAUL PIETRUS
