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How ‘Grease’ Is Still Inspiring Fashion Today With Its

How ‘Grease’ Is Still Inspiring Fashion Today With Its

In 1978, “Grease” appeared in movie theaters across the U.S. and have become one of the successful film adaptations of a musical in cinema history. The film starred John Travolta and the late Olivia Newton-John, portraying a story about teenage insurrection set in 1959, in what could be certainly one of the most important movies of each their careers.

On Thursday, a prequel series called “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” debuted on Paramount+. The show is ready in 1954, 4 years before the events of “Grease,” and follows 4 fed-up and misfit students who come together to spark the events that led to the founding of the “Pink Ladies” highschool clique.

“Grease” Jeff Conaway, Olivia Newton-John, John Travolta and Stockard Channing, 1978.

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While “Grease” is a long time old, the film has withstood the test of time and remains to be influencing brands, supermodels and celebrities until today.

John Travolta as Danny Zucko in “Grease,” 1978.

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Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2014

Jean Paul Gaultier’s spring 2014 ready-to-wear collection was a whole homage to “Grease” with multiple outfits inspired by the predominant character Sandy, played by Newton-John, and her transformation outfit toward the tip of the film when she donned a black leather jacket, a black off-the-shoulder top and thin black pants. Coca Rocha closed out the show walking to the movie’s hit song “You’re the One That I Want.”

Jean Paul Gaultier RTW Spring 2014

Giovanni Giannoni

Gigi Hadid for Halloween 2015

Gigi Hadid is understood for pulling out all of the stops with regards to her Halloween costumes. In 2015, she went as Sandy donning curly hair and a black ensemble, including the black leather jacket the film franchise is legendary for.

Gigi Hadid attends the Heidi Klum’s sixteenth annual Halloween Party on Oct. 31, 2015, in Recent York City.

Mike Coppola

Louis Vuitton Spring 2016

This pink moto biker jacket with an asymmetrical patterned black skirt is an update version of the Pink Ladies uniform. Louis Vuitton’s spring 2016 show was Japanese anime themed, and while those elements were strong, this look would do the Pink Ladies proud.

Louis Vuitton RTW Spring 2016

Giovanni Giannoni

Amiri Fall 2021

Varsity jackets were a staple of the “Grease” wardrobe. At Amiri’s fall 2021 runway show, the brand debuted a black-and-white leather varsity jacket with a pair of leather pants that might’ve been greater than fitting for Danny Zuko.

Amiri Men’s Fall 2021

Courtesy of Amiri

Celine Spring 2023

Celine’s creative director Hedi Slimane is understood for his love of leather jackets, having created some notable silhouettes during his time at Dior Homme and Saint Laurent. For the newest menswear collection for Celine’s fall 2023 season, the designer featured an outfit that resembled Danny Zuko’s all-black look with a contemporary twist, featuring a black leather jacket, leather pants and a shimmering turtleneck.

Celine Men’s RTW Fall 2023

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