Then And Now: Throwback Fashion Trends That Have Made A Comeback

As ephemeral as trends are, they have a way of coming back - even the most polarising ones - years, and sometimes decades, later. Fashion's cyclical nature makes their return inevitable. And for today's top trends, it looks as though designers and celebrities have borrowed style cues from the past to craft looks that feel at once modern and retro. Structured straw totes on the runway nod to Jane Birkin's penchant for wicker basket in the '70s. Click through to view the trends that are being embraced one more.

Then: Straw Bags

From shopping in Paris to strolling along the Côte d'Azur, Jane Birkin was never without a straw tote in her grip in the '70s. A permanent fixture of hers, the bag was thought of as a way to achieve effortless French girl glamour.

Now: Straw Bags

Designers' take on the straw bag boasts added structure, new silhouettes, and luxe trimmings, like leather edges and wide canvas stripes (as seen here on the Sonia Rykiel Spring/Summer 2018 runway).

Then: Skinny Cat-Eye Frames

Before The Matrix popularised futuristic, angular eyewear, there was Marilyn Monroe, who wore her cat-eye pair outside the Elizabeth Arden salon in New York City in 1955.

Now: Skinny Cat-Eye Frames

Alexander Wang furthered fashion's obsession with The Matrix when he showed a Fall/Winter 2018 line-up of largely all-black looks, complete with skinny sunglasses and reflective cat-eyes.

Then: Power Suits

Prior to embarking on a two-week vacation, Bianca Jagger was spotted in a sharp power suit with then-boyfriend Mick Jagger.

Now: Power Suits

Once considered a uniform for super conservative offices, power suits have gained both mainstream appeal and street cred (see: Victoria Beckham in her forest green set). Playful updates, like fun colours and loose silhouettes (versus monochrome palettes and rigid tailoring) have helped, too.