Black was considered the "punk" color, and the addition of another color gave it character, and kept it from being too hardcore. Another popular color that was mixed with black was red. I remember Ate Lissa had a red and black dress that she'd wear to dance parties. And she'd usually pair it with spiky hair and Wella Glitter Gel. Ah yes, those were the days. Harhar.
Now as they say in fashion, everything old is new. And this seemingly old color combination is back, as seen in a lot of the runway shows last F/W2011. Even in Manila, I've been seeing a lot of fuchsia and black combinations, mostly because of the color blocking fashion phenomenon. And if you think that this combination will bring you back to the 80s, here are 2 examples of how this color combination from the 80s is given a splash of freshness.
This mod and modern dress is from Celine. (The local brand, not Phoebe Philo's.) What's nice about this dress is the shape. It has a cocoon-like silhouette which gives it that 60s vibe. But the cut, especially the pockets, make it contemporary and very now.
I like how the black is very subtle, yet it's still an integral part of the design. It breaks the big fuchsia fabric at the right places. And the positioning of the black panels are flattering to the wearer because it adds to her shape.
The next one falls under the "classic with a twist" category. It's a fuchsia shift dress with a black patent belt.
From afar, it looks very normal. But if you look at the material closely, it's made of a ribbed knit fabric that gives it texture and keeps it from being too blah.
The patent belt has a ribbon buckle, which also gives this classic yet another twist.
It's so nice to see how a color story that works in the 80s can still work 3 decades after. Fashion really never goes old.
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