License to Thrill: Palm Springs–Inspired Fashion With a Nod to the 1980s

Fashion

Spring in the desert inspires sartorial adventure. Chart your course with a modern take on 1980s maximalism courtesy of tactile fabrics, brazen silhouettes, and graphic swashes of color.

by | Mar 1, 2025

Textured high-neck mini dress, Abodi. Knee-high boots with sculptural gold heel, Azalea Wang.

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Photography by Fredrik Brodén

Styling by Carlee Wallace for Art Department

Hair by  Ted Gibson

Makeup by  Simon Rihana for Art Department using MAC

Photo assistance by Ghazaleh Pourmojib

Location via Scott Ehrens of Compass


Sleeveless denim top with hip pads and wide-leg utility denim trousers, LaQuan Smith. Silver lip earrings, Studio 83. Boots by Azalea Wang. 

Leather bomber jacket, tapered pants, and biker gloves, Studio 83. Leather ankle boots, Prada. 

Jovie tank with orange and pink eyelets, Rabot. Wide-leg Bermuda shorts, Opificio Modenese Pointed flats, Kaud. Oversized earrings, Vassia Kostara. 

Color-blocked bra top and flare pants, Maria Kokhia. Faux leather trench coat, Tako Mekvabidze. Earrings, Veronica Tharmalingam. 2024 Bentley Continental GTC, IndiGO Auto Group.

Blazer, Ace Harper. Bucherer Rock Diamonds Collection necklace and earrings in white gold, Bucherer | Leeds & Son. 

Color-blocked bra top and flare pants, Maria Kokhia

Color-blocked blazer and trousers, Peggy Hartanto. Oversized earrings, Lisa Culpo. 

Leila retro bodysuit, Studio 83. Eco-leather pants with cutout, Lika u DiorClub visor, Christian Dior. Earrings, Fairchild Baldwin. 

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