‘The Shards’ Fashion Play: Bringing Back the Dark Glam of ’80s LA
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FX’s new thriller “The Shards,” based on Bret Easton Ellis’ 2023 horror novel of the same name, brings back the dark glam of early 1980s Los Angeles. The show, set in 1981, centers on five seniors at a prep school whose lives unravel when a serial killer terrorizes the city, potentially one of their own friends. The series, produced by Ryan Murphy, stars Kaia Gerber as Susan Reynolds, the class president and the hottest girl in school.
The fashion in “The Shards” is a nod to the glam of the era, with a mix of disco, Studio 54, and Flippers Roller Boogie Palace influences in the women's clothing. The show’s fashion is a bit uneven, but it's clear that FX wants the series to be fashion-influential, similar to “Euphoria.” The show’s fashion choices draw from the '80s, with a focus on all-American looks like those of Lauren Hutton and Brooke Shields.
The fashion guide from FX, titled “The Shards Guide to Being Hot & Rich,” offers a cleverly named 82-page download titled “How to Dress the Part,” “The Art of Effortless Beauty,” and “A Valley It Girl’s Friday Night.” But the guide notably avoids naming any specific brands, leaving fans wondering about the reasoning behind this omission.
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