I’m a Celebrity – Boy George and the 80s Fashion Era

In the 80s, Boy George was a pop superstar. His unique style and amazing voice helped him become an international sensation. Today, he’s one of the most popular contestants on I’m a Celebrity – but what exactly makes him so famous?

The 80s Fashion era was all about risk taking and vivid imagination. From Madonna’s ’80s-inspired dresses to Tom Ford’s feathered suits, the decade saw a range of bold looks from emerging designers. And now, the ’80s is back, both on and off the runway.

During the decade, ’80s trends were all about experimenting with color and pattern, as well as edgy, masculine styles. Some of the biggest ’80s looks include asymmetrical jackets, neon, flared jeans and skirts and the power suit.

Boy George wore a lot of unusual fashion in the ’80s, especially his clone look. His ‘clone’ style was meant to emphasise masculinity and cleanliness, and typically consisted of blue jeans, tight white t-shirts or polo shirts, paired with either leather jackets or plaid shirts.

He also wore shorts, pants and skirts that were often oversized, and he paired his outfit with a variety of shoes. He even had a pair of platform boots, which were a major trend in the ’80s.

The 1980s was a time when London was distinguished by its creative, alternative underground clubs and thriving catwalk scene. There were plenty of exciting fashion designers in the city, including Wendy Dagworthy and Paul Smith.

In addition to designing clothes, many of the leading fashion designers of the ’80s were also singers or musicians themselves. This made their designs both incredibly unique and inspiring.

With a unique sense of style, Boy George was known for his colorful outfits and outrageous makeup. He wore a lot of tie dye and dramatic eye make up, which often matched his clothing.

His ‘clone’ look was a great way to express his personality and break away from traditional, feminine dress codes.

As a member of Culture Club, Boy George and the band had success with their hits like “Karma Chameleon” and “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?” But his career also came with its fair share of problems. In the 1980s, he became addicted to drugs and faced legal trouble.

He was arrested for drug possession in 1986, and he had to serve a sentence in prison for the false imprisonment of a model and male escort in 2007. After the incident, he decided to turn his life around and hasn’t touched drugs or alcohol since 2008.

While most people associate the ’80s with lace, neon, leather sets and skin-tight trousers, it wasn’t all bling and sparkle. It was also about experimentation, and Boy George’s ‘clone’ look was largely inspired by a more ‘underground’ fashion scene in the city.

The ’80s was a time when people embraced a more eclectic fashion sense, and it was this trend that continued into the ’90s. This is evident in the ’80s-inspired styles that are currently trending on the runway, from Marc Jacobs’ inflated shoulders to Gucci’s return of glitter and Tom Ford’s re-introduction of feathers.