Gigi Hadid, Blake Lively And Supermodels Past And Present Say The ‘80s Are Back
Back and better than ever!
If the luscious locks of supermodels like Gigi Hadid are anything to go by, it’s safe to say that ‘80s hair is back and bigger than ever. Nothing screams retro nostalgia more than big bouffant curls, which pretty much dominated pop culture - and thus the fashion world - back then, only to come roaring back in full force in more recent decades.
Whether it’s TikTok, the impact of shows like Stranger Things, or the general yearning for simpler times we all felt during the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s clear everybody is ready to go all out again with their fashion choices - big, bold hairstyles included. Big, curly hairstyles made a splash on the red carpets at several major events this year, from the Met Gala to the Grammys. But the buildup to this full-blown showing of blown-out hair has been a long time coming, starting on the runways of several major fashion brands from New York to Paris.
Without a doubt, when we take a look at the evolution of crimped curls over the years, it’s clear that celebrities and supermodels don’t hesitate to turn to the stand-out hairstyle any time they want to make a bold fashion statement. From the runways to the red carpet, we take a look back at the most iconic crimped hair looks of all time.
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Queen of the crimps Rita Ora rocked a full head of curls at the 2023 Met Gala and the official after-party. It’s not the first time the star has opted for this hairstyle, either; Ora’s luscious locks are often the subject of envy.
While Amanda Seyfried channelled a different decade with her flapper girl energy (it’s giving 1920s Great Gatsby vibes), she too opted for big bouffant curls at the 2023 Met Gala.
R&B singer H.E.R.’s voluminous curls were the star of the show at the 2023 Grammys. The star opted for a simple red lip and black sunglasses on the red carpet.
Red carpet queen Blake Lively may have skipped the 2023 Met Gala, but fans of the star still got to get a glimpse of her (blue!) carpet style at the grand opening of Tiffany & Co.’s revamped flagship store, The Landmark, live from New York just a few days prior to fashion’s biggest night. Leave it to the Gossip Girl star to pull off such a memorable, nostalgic high-fashion look.
Sergio Hudson made a whole collection straight out of the 1980s complete with crimped hair and high ponytails galore, presented at New York Fashion Week.
Hadid channelled the best of ‘80s energy with her hairstyle for the Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2023 runway, which celebrated the best (and loudest) of the decade’s biggest trends. (Think sequins galore, platform pumps and a bangin’ soundtrack - A-ha’s “Take On Me” never gets old.)
British fashion darling Molly Goddard is well-known for her big, poofy dresses and for her AW21 presentation, the designer featured plenty of big hair to match.
British actress Lily Collins debuted a full head of hair at the 70th Cannes Film Festival back in 2017, looking like an absolute doll.
Schiaparelli paired flowing gowns with crimped bobs for their Spring/Summer 2016 show at Paris Haute Couture Week, a clever abstract contrast complete with painted eyebrows.
Hadid also rocked bouffant curls at Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring/Summer 2015 show at Paris Fashion Week, complete with aviator sunglasses and sunflowers. Talk about a vision in yellow.
Zendaya has been serving looks on the red carpet for a long time. But long before Spider-Man and the level of superstardom Z’s achieved now, the young singer and actress - who got her start off Disney Channel - turned heads with this look at the 2014 American Music Awards.
Crimped hair alone wasn’t enough for Katy Perry back in 2012. The singer, who’s known for her eclectic fashion choices, had to take things one step further by dyeing her hair in an electric shade of blue.
2002 was a blockbuster year for Queen Bey, who made her theatrical film debut in Austin Powers as well as this stunning appearance on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Legendary ‘90s supermodel Claudia Schiffer stunned in this big and bold shoot for Italian luxury house Versace back in 1994, lensed by legendary American photographer Richard Avedon.
Taylor Dayne shot to stardom back in 1987 with her debut single “Tell It To My Heart,” but her hairstyle attracted just as much attention as her voice.