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Originally published on Tuesday, 20 January 2009

Good Times

I'd heard that the 80s would come roaring back this season, but it took running into a crowd of early arrivals for Bread & Butter to convince me. There I was, in the middle of Portal del Angel, and it felt like a Dynasty meets Miami Vice fan convention.

Inspiration for a 2009 look thus sorted, I ran home as fast as my hooker heels could carry me to see if any shoulder pads, jumpsuits or animal prints gone wild had survived from the last time the 80s reared its tie-dyed head. Alas, no. And with no cash either, my 2009 look seemed destined to be remarkably similar to my 2008 look.

However, thanks to Swedish hosiery upstart Happy Socks, there's one 80s look that even I can afford to indulge in: the accessorizing ankle socks. With over 100 colourful designs, and at just 7 euros a pair, this may be the cheapest sprucing up of my wardrobe since DIY ripped jeans.

It falls a bit short of my envisioned Joan Collins ensemble, but at least they'll hint at your fashionable intentions, regardless if worn with pumps, trainers or a suit. Just remember boys: they're Happy Socks, not happy socks.

Happy Socks - EUR 7 per pair
Available to buy online or at M69

by SNo

 

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