The ’80s were a great era for both music and fashion, and few bands were better than Duran Duran in both. The band quickly became a sensation for its sound and stylish appearance. It wasn’t just their music that caught attention; it was their bold, sometimes outrageous fashion choices that helped them become popular.
They wore thick eyeliner, shoulder pads, and blazers with sleeves casually pushed to the elbows. In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Simon Le Bon, the band’s lead singer, made it clear that he holds no regrets about their looks from that time. “I’m not embarrassed by any of my Eighties looks,” he proudly declared.
Duran Duran’s ’80s fashion choices made it to the fashion pages
Duran Duran’s fashion choices in the 1980s were more than just trendy; they were revolutionary. They made fashion choices that became popular among people every time they rocked it. One memorable moment Le Bon shared involved the band’s drummer, Roger Taylor. He used a towel as a headband during a particularly hot performance. It was supposed to be a simple solution to the heat; however, it quickly became a signature look. Le Bon recalled how the towel headband caught on quickly, saying, “By the following week, it was in fashion pages.”
Another feature that was common to Duran Duran’s fashion was the way they styled the classic blazer. While many rock bands opted for traditional jackets on stage, Le Bon explained that it was John and Andy Taylor, the band’s guitarists, who introduced the idea of rolling up the sleeves of their blazers. And soon after, the small modification quickly became a fashion staple.
Thanks to his wife, Simon Le Bon is still stylish
Le Bon revealed that he has kept all of Duran Duran’s stage outfits from their heyday. He shared that he dreams of one day showcasing these outfits in an exhibition. Thankfully, Simmons’ huge fashion moments did not end in the ’80s; the lead singer remains just as stylish today, thanks in part to the influence of his wife, Yasmin Le Bon.
When it comes to date nights, Yasmin ensures that Simon stays on top of his fashion game. He dresses to impress and to avoid being labeled as “too Simon.”