Dancewear leaps out of the studio: fashion archive, 11 Jan 1988
11 January 1988: Inspired by TV shows like Fame, British teenagers have been rushing out to buy leotards and leg-warmersTradional dancewear is now being worn for its fashion value. Though the TV series Fame resulted in fashion-conscious teenagers rushing out to buy leotards and leg-warmers, the trend really started with Rifat Ozbek's autumn/winter 1986 collection. Inspired by dancers such as Martha Graham and Dame Ma…