The Inspiration for Black Swan

Not only did Flock of Seagulls inspire one of the greatest tv hairstyles of the 80s, their video for I Ran HAD to inspire Black Swan:

Black Swan Make-up

The I Ran Make-up

 The same.

Here's the full video so you can 1) understand where I'm coming from, and 2) enjoy an awesome 80's song.

The Edge of UNITY

Let me start this post by saying I think Lady Gaga is too OTT [over the top] for my taste - fashion wise - but I frequently end up with her songs stuck in my head even if upon first hearing I'm not a fan. Her videos have become more and more over the top as of late, until that is, her newest video for The Edge of Glory. Take a look:


I must say, this was not what I expected. [Side note - I thought she'd used the google commercials as inspiration]

It took me awhile to remember why this video was soooo familiar. Other than the Huxtables's/ Carrie Bradshaw's stoop, there was something about it that made me thing late 80's. Then I realized - its just an update of this:


Saxophone player - Check!
80's giant shirt with shorts (or in Gaga's case - undies) - Check!
Brownstones and railing - Check!
Leather outfit (albeit very different ones) - Check!

Latifa has much more cussing in her video, but Gaga has much more exposed body parts. Either way I like both anthems and really really hope Lady Gaga's next video inspirations comes from this.