Partying like it's 1985

August 18, 2008 at 1:10PM
Jordan Anderson and Marisa Montelibano, college freshmen, from Eagan. Both are wearing vintage prom dresses from Everyday People and hair by "Do Hair" in Uptown. "We were in a vintage shop. These are the worst dresses we've seen so they're probably '80s," Anderson said. Relationship: Neighbors for 7 years. Anderson's most influential 1980s icon: "Michael Jackson and Prince. I listen to 'Purple Rain' during yoga." Montelibano's most influential 1980s icon: "I was born in the '90s. Sorry!"
Jordan Anderson and Marisa Montelibano, college freshmen, from Eagan. Both are wearing vintage prom dresses from Everyday People and hair by “Do Hair” in Uptown. “We were in a vintage shop. These are the worst dresses we’ve seen so they’re probably ’80s,” Anderson said. Relationship: Neighbors for 7 years. Anderson’s most influential 1980s icon: “Michael Jackson and Prince. I listen to 'Purple Rain’ during yoga.” Montelibano’s most influential 1980s icon: “I was born in the ’90s. Sorry!” (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Do not adjust your newspaper. While it may look like we're reprinting photos from the 1980s, this party happened in '08 -- and it was truly worth break dancing about. At Macy's Glamorama Friday night, Cyndi Lauper and MC Hammer headlined a night of fashion and music to benefit the Children's Cancer Research Fund. The post-party on the 8th floor and parking-lot roof of Macy's included Rubik's Cubes, Donkey Kong and ring pops. It was the perfect way to honor the "Me" decade for all of its cultural contributions -- minus the shoulder pads.

SARA GLASSMAN

JULIET NELSON

15, high school student, from Wayzata

Wearing: Betsey Johnson dress that she bought in New York.

Most influential '80s icon: Madonna

Would you have liked the '80s? "Yes --if it was as fun as this party."

Best part of the show: " 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' and the underwear models were pretty."

MARISA MONTELIBANO and Jordan Anderson

Soon-to-be college freshmen, from Eagan

Both are wearing: Vintage prom dresses from Everyday People and hair by "Do Hair" in Uptown. "We were in a vintage shop. These are the worst dresses we've seen so they're probably '80s," Anderson said.

Relationship: Neighbors for seven years.

What they did to prepare: Listen to MC Hammer.

Anderson's most influential 1980s icon: "Michael Jackson and Prince. I listen to 'Purple Rain' during yoga."

Montelibano's most influential 1980s icon: "I was born in the '90s. Sorry!"

PATRIC RICHARDSON AND MARY RILEY

From St. Paul

Richardson is wearing: Burberry polos and Baker shoes from Nordstrom and tennis racket from Play It Again Sports. Everything else is by Ralph Lauren.

Riley is wearing: Burberry polo and knee socks from Nordstrom, Ralph Lauren sweater, Black Stewart kilt (family vintage), and Bass penny loafers.

Relationship: Friends and coworkers at Nordstrom.

Most influential '80s icon: " 'The Preppy Handbook.' Even after I got detention for a week after refusing to read anything else in fourth grade. Well, Mr. Metcalf--look at me now," said Riley.

Favorite candy: "Starlite Mints. My mom wouldn't buy me Pop Rocks. She heard they would make your fillings come out," Richardson said.

Richardson's favorite '80s movie: " 'St. Elmo's Fire.' I loved Andrew McCarthy's hair and that great Billy Idol painting in Demi Moore's apartment."

Riley's favorite '80s movie character: Jack Ryan from "Sixteen Candles."

Riley's favorite Glamorama moment: "Ports 1961. Stunning accessories -- oh, the wood-handled handbag."

Richardson's favorite Glamorama moment: "No question: Cyndi Lauper!"

LAURA SCHARA

Trend expert for Macy's

Wearing: Run DMC T-shirt, Kova & T leggings and Dior shoes. "Carrie wore the shoes when she got married in the 'Sex and the City.' When I saw them in a store, I almost tripped over someone to get them."

Most memorable '80s fashions: The rolling of the jeans, Madonna's black lace, rubber bracelets and zippers on jeans. "They were so tight you couldn't get into them without the zippers. I would have my mom taper mine even more."

'80s trends that are back: "Members Only jackets, a lot of colors from pastels to bold neon, full skirts and fuller shoulders."

Favorite designer from Glamorama: Celine.

Most influential '80s icons: Madonna and Michael Jackson.

Favorite '80s movie: "Top Gun."

CYNDI LAUPER

Wearing: Jacket by Ann Leman and Marc Jacobs shoes from Macy's.

About jumping from the stage in those platforms: "It was tough. I kept them on, I never keep them on.... My feet are killing me."

Favorite designers: "Marc Jacobs for shoes and bag. Nicole Miller, she's a friend of mine and I wear her stuff. She did a lot for my tour. I love Gaultier. I love Galliano--I think he's out of his mind. Some things by Chanel. Yves Saint Laurent had an interesting spring collection. Those would make good costumes if I can adjust this and that. Where am I going to go in a gown like that? Shopping? My son always says, you should put makeup on and dress up like Cyndi Lauper."

Fashion right now: "I was into this to this mannish French woman in a suit thing from the '30s. I haven't really had that come to fruition yet. It's in my head."

MC HAMMER

Wearing: All vintage/custom. "These are a 2010 pair of jeans. I'm always looking very fashion forward."

On the resurgence of "Hammer pants" in current fashion: "I'm excited that 20 years removed, that my fashion sense is still relevant. There are five or six top designers doing Hammer pants now. In the new commercial I did for Monday Night Football [on ESPN], I wore Dior Homme Hammer pants."

Who will headline Glamorama celebrating the '00s: "Neo, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Cierra. They're cutting edge performance artists."

JULIA COBBS AND LORI BARGHINI

Cobbs is wearing: A dress by Susanna Monaco from Barghini's closet and Casato jewelry from JB Hudson.

Barghini is wearing: A Cache top from 15 years ago, zipper skirt from Heartbreaker circa 1991, bondage shoes from 1988 and leggings from Nordstrom.

Best part of the show: "MC Ham...No. Actually I just met Cyndi Lauper. We bonded because I have two boys and she has one. I think we're best friends now. We're going to share everything in our closets," said Cobbs.

SHANNON MURPHY

From Rogers, a makeup artist for Lancome. She did makeup for all of the male models in the show.

Most influential '80s icon: "Madonna--style, power and soul."

Favorite '80s movie: "Breakfast Club"

KRIS HUSON

Marketing for Children's Cancer Research Fund, from St. Paul

Wearing: Vintage dress from Up Six and handbag with Boy George on it.

1980s trend she regrets: Stirrups and baggy jeans.

Best part of the show: "The music. Seriously! '80s rotation is still heavy in my iPod."

LILI JACKSON

Furniture maker, from Minneapolis/Los Angeles

Wearing: American Apparel miniskirt and stirrup tights and her mom's vintage '80s T-shirt dress.

Most influential '80s icon: "Kim Gordon at the end of the '80s and Madonna, of course."

1980s trend she regrets: Perms.

MARY PAT PETERSON

Retired special ed teacher from Wayzata

Wearing: Cache dress, Moda shoes from DSW and accessories from Claire's.

Most influential '80s icon: "Pat Benetar--she really brought women to the forefront in heavy metal/rock 'n' roll."

1980s trend she regrets: Shoulder pads.

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