Stella McCartney’s 80’s Fashion Trend

We all know fashion trends come and go, but there are some styles that leave a mark and don’t really disappear. Just look back and you’ll see some fashion pieces that resurface again and again. Think of the sexy and sleek kitten heel, the little black dress, or the bomber jacket. These are some of the examples of silhouettes that always find their way back into rotation. Recently, celebrity, Eva Mendes who always have a knack for timeless, glamorous ensembles, was seen dressed up in the latest Stella McCartney’s new fashion designs. She wore a glitzy red dress that could have been mistaken for a look from an ’80s billboard.

As the new face of Stella McCartney’s Winter 2025 campaign, Mendes is helping unveil the brand’s latest venture. It’s an immersive digital luxury shopping experience.

If anyone told me that this photo was taken over 30 decades ago, I would believe. Having said that, Eva Mendez’s red pencil skirt feels very modern. The body-skimming style is a look that one can always count on for a chic and alluring look. When combined with a boxier fit on the top, the proportions shift it from work wear chic to glam night dress up. The silhouette of the dress gives off the power dressing heyday of the ’80s, it still feels very on-trend in 2025. This is a reminder that classics don’t really need an update. You may want to dig through your wardrobe or even your mother’s for inspiration. Mendez was wearing a pair of sleek, glossy black platform heels while oversize black sunnies lock in her edgy style.