The Corset Before the Cone: How Catherine Ringer Wore Gaultier Five Years Before Madonna
Catherine Ringer wore Gaultier's cone corset in 1985 — five years before Madonna. The forgotten origin story of fashion's most iconic silhouette.
French80 · La télé des années 80
1985
Jakie Quartz
Jakie Quartz turned out a series of hits in the 1980's, including this synth heavy gem that dominated the airwaves in the summer of 1986.
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