Tuesday, November 5, 2024

The 80s Miami Vice look is back – here’s how to do it in 2024

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Back to Miami Vice and the look still feels relevant today, though of course you don’t have to go the whole Eighties kitsch – there are relatable ways to infuse a palm-fronted hint of Floridian flair to your wardrobe. 

Take the shapes for starters; deconstructed suits in lightweight linens are always going to be a winner in warmer climes, particularly in looser sizes. The “sunshine suit” has been part of red carpet styling for a while now – simply a suit in a cheerful pastel shade – but if you’re dissuaded, stick to light, neutral tones and offset them with a soft mint or pink T-shirt.

 “Loose fitting, linen trousers with well worn suede loafers will work well,” says Gilfeather. “Lose the socks, and for a more modern interpretation a vest can look great under a blazer. It’s a light hearted, elegant look.”

On that note, Miami Vice – and Mr Armani on the Milanese side – was an early champion of the easy, breezy T-shirt or open-necked shirt with a suit, a far more welcome proposal in warmer climes and less fusty and done up than a formal shirt with tie.

See also the espadrilles and loafers worn sans-socks, a far more sleek and breathable footwear option as the sky streaks coral over the Biscayne Bay. Even if your outlook is more Basingstoke, it’s worth keeping in mind. 

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