It's all back to the eighties for spring/summer 2009

The stock markets may be set for their most historic tumble in living memory, but fashion’s designers – big and small - are seeking solace in the Power Decade where everything and everyone from Siouxie Sioux and the LBD, to cropped tops and Bananarama are their latest source of inspiration.

The first big clue came via the jumpsuit. At New York Fashion Week it was everywhere. In London the theme continued as sports/utility wear and Bananarama style headscarves and bows. And in Milan the strong shouldered (yes shoulder pads) waisted silhouette and the paper bag waist trouser were still going strong. Finally, in Paris this week already (and there’s still seven days to go), we’ve seen and heard Mugler-esque jackets and PVC leggings at Gareth Pugh, biker jackets and a vintage Madonna soundtrack at Balmain and, at last night’s Dior show - that echoed eighties designer heavy weights like Alaia, Mugler and our favourite, Claude Montana – bustiers, the LBD and corset waists.

Even wet look hair – last seen in a Robert Palmer video circa 1986 is back, and Victoria Beckham has already been stepping out with her newly cropped hair gelled and slicked to perfection, eighties style.

So (apart from hair gel) what will be top of your eighties trend checklist for 2009? Here are the star pieces currently at the top of ELLE’s fashion scroll:

The jumpsuit – obviously. Our favourites are DKNY and Topshop Unique; a cotton headscarf - try