80 in the 80s

The streets of 1980s New York were a catwalk for bold personalities and even bolder fashion. In this striking photo series, fashionable older New Yorkers steal the spotlight, pairing their timeless charisma with the oversized frames and audacious styles of the era. These urban icons flaunt neon-tinted lenses, wild patterns, and unapologetic flair, proving that style knows no age. Against the backdrop of bustling streets, iconic yellow taxis, and towering skyscrapers, these portraits capture a time when individuality reigned supreme, and fashion was loud, proud, and fearlessly personal.

(Created in cooperation with artificial intelligence and professional post-production tools © Gesche Wendt)