This week at Mirror80, we celebrate the 1980s art revival that has exploded in recent months. And we couldn’t be happier about it! Thanks to a slew of Tumblrs featuring ’80s art and graphic design pieces, a renewed interest in this visually rich era is finally taking flight! In future posts, we’ll point you to some stellar ’80s art Tumblrs and highlight current artists who are creating ’80s-style pieces. We’ll also show you where to buy 1980s art, and most importantly, we’ll revel in the awesomeness of geometry, grids and unparalleled color combinations…
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Artistic ’80s Interiors
What are we looking at here?! Is it the set of a Thompson Twins video?… Actually, it’s 1980s product photography featuring a geometric design by Brooke Rugs. In fact, all of the ’80s interiors featured in today’s post blur the line between art and design.
10 Vibrant ’80s Summer Party Ideas
Summer is in full swing! If you’re planning a summer party with an ’80s theme, the good news is that the Decade of Decadence is back. In a big way! Get ready for palm leaves, bright hues and geo forms…
’80s Party Supplies
If you’re looking for ’80s party supplies, you’re living in the right decade. But how can that be?! Because now more than ever, designer party goods are going retro-modern through innovative design. And the prices are actually affordable! We live in a design-loving age, folks, and no canvas is spared. It was only a matter of time before grids and Memphis-Milano motifs made their way to paper plates and napkins.
Pretty in Pink Party Favors with ’80s Deco Flair
This weekend is my Pretty in Pink party photo shoot. Yes, I’m re-imagining the look and feel of the film through a festive tablescape filled with appetizers and drinks. It’s funny because I’m not really a person who surrounds myself with the color pink, but there’s something about the style of this 1986 film that’s feminine and romantic, but also ’80s Deco-meets-punk-meets-Midcentury, with Asian flair. I love a design challenge!
’80s Halloween Party Ideas
Welcome to our 2014 Halloween roundup! Remember last October, when we revisited our favorite ’80s Halloween posts? This year’s collection of pics will hopefully serve as inspiration for your upcoming Halloween party. Not throwing a party this year? You can still enjoy these festive suggestions for making the most of the year’s scariest, most carefree holiday. Read on for all the details…
An ’80s Halloween Movie Party
Happy Monday, Everyone! I hope your weekend was fabulous. Kate here, and today I’m sharing pics from a pre-Halloween gathering I hosted yesterday. My hubby and I invited our friends Gareth and Kristi over for an afternoon screening of the 1985 horror fave Fright Night. Yes, I’m aware that it’s still September. But it’s never too early to start celebrating Halloween. What’s not to love about a holiday that’s free of emotional baggage and promotes dressing in costume and consuming treats? Read on for all the details…
’80s Party Decorations with Modern Flair
Ready for a party? If you’re looking for ’80s party decorations with a unique twist, today’s post is for you! We’ve rounded up our favorite pics from party photo shoots past and grouped them by decor concept. Getting an ’80s look is easier than you might think, especially since the 1980s are now back on our radar through the realm of modern design. Here are a few ways to get a fun, festive retro look that’s also original. Save your Rubik’s Cubes for another party–this one’s all about celebrating the way the 1980s have re-emerged in today’s ever-changing design world. Enjoy!
’80s Party Ideas
Feeling festive? If you’re looking to add some ’80s style to your next party, this post is for you! All of today’s featured party ideas come from our Retro Foodie series, and we take pride in presenting unique variations of the typical ’80s theme–call it ’80s with a twist! In fact, many of today’s featured party ideas incorporate modern elements, such as the current marble and pastel trends. Browse the ideas below, and don’t forget to click on the links under each heading to access the original post in which each image appeared. Now time to celebrate…
Welcome to the Jungle: ’80s Summer Party Inspiration
Hi Everyone! I’m looking ahead to our next Retro Foodie event–a tropical party with jungle-style undertones. The menu is still in the works, but rest assured there will be spicy fish with citrusy accents, lots of fresh fruit, popsicles for dunking in the cocktails, and of course, those little drink umbrellas…
