Posted: 10.11.2009 at 15.22
The current big shoulder trends are partly rooted in 80s fashion, but are much sharper and a more refined silhouette. In many ways they're actually closer to the shoulder pads of the 1940s rather than the power suits of the 80s.
Also as Daniel says, we had a big 80s rehash in the earlier to mid part of this decade with leggings, stilettos, Raybans (revival of a revival of a revival), and so on, whereas 2009 has actually seen some 90s grunge trends resurface.
I think particular elements are still relevant, but moving away and to more modern interpretations.