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You could write a whole dissertation about Eurovision fashion through the years.
Everybody’s favourite international music competition has run the absolute gamut of iconic looks across the decades.
From the good to the bad to the just plain odd, that stage has seen it all seen since its inception in 1956 – it’s part of what we love so much about it.
Between the 70s and the current Y2K revival obsession that still reigns supreme, everything old really becomes new again soon enough.
Whether you’re a flower child, a glam gown-wearer, or just really love a good bit of red pleather, if you look back through the annals of Eurovison history, there’s something for everybody.
From Abba to Maneskin, here’s some inspo for your vision board if you’re prepping an outfit to wear this weekend.
We’ve resisted the Velcro skirts…
Fancy a look inspired by ABBA?
Mulvari Contrast Floral Embroidered Collar Puff Sleeve Top, Shein, £12.49
ABBA changed the game forever when they won the 1974 Eurovision final with Waterloo. Channel your inner Anni-Frid Lyngstad with this toned-down version of what she wore that fateful night.
MARC OPOLO, Blue Satin Bomber Jacket, £174
Alternatively, make like Agnetha Fältskog with this blue satin bomber jacket. Style with trousers in the same shade and you’re onto a winner.
Or maybe Olivia Newton-John?
DREAM Iced Tea Maxi Dress, Sister Jane, £190
Another big moment from 1974, Dame Olivia Newton-John was a vision in blue when she hit the stage.
Gina G’s 1996 look was a lot of fun.
Beach large sequin chainmail low back mini dress, Miss Selfridge, £119
Gina G’s chainmail look in 1996 was fun, flirty, and very eye-catching. The camera loved it and so do we.
Or rock full-length glam like Conchita Wurst.
Missord Contrast Sequins Split Thigh Prom Dress, Shein, £47.49
We all remember where we were when we saw Thomas Neuwirth, aka Miss Conchita Wurst, take to the stage in 2014. Back when RuPaul’s Drag Race was still on the fringes of entertainment, Conchita’s iconic bearded drag changed everything.
If Hatari is more your style…
Carnal Underbust Waist Belt, Disturbia, £32
In a competition full of glitter and smiles, it can be a welcome shock to the system whenever someone edgier grabs the mic. Iceland’s Hatari, with a look and sound that wouldn’t be out of place in any fetish bar in Europe, did just that.
And finally, who knew Maneskin was so wearable?
Fire Think Quick Vegan Leather Pants, Dolls Kill, £44
Maneskin won Eurovison right when we needed some horny, gorgeous bi-panic inducing rock stars the most – after lockdown. Their matching red leather looks gave us classic rock the house down.
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