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4 hours ago
- New York Post
This 24-year-old only dresses in '80s clothes, makes her living from the decade
Her gig is totally rad. A Staten Islander is making a living from her infatuation with the 1980s — despite never having lived in the decade herself. Content creator Violet Sky, who sports a teased-up perm and bangs and even drives a teal Camaro, always dresses as if she were going back to the future. Advertisement 'Every moment of every day. It's just my lifestyle at this point,' Sky, 24, who has more than 324,000 TikTok followers, told The Post. 'I wear at least one piece of acid-washed denim a day — and I've been really into the big hair.' 4 Violet Sky, a 1980s content creator, has more than 324,000 followers on her TikTok page @glitterwave80s. Courtesy of Violet Sky Advertisement Since launching her Instagram and TikTok account @glitterwave80s, Sky, who uses her first and middle names for her online persona, landed partnerships with multiple '80s icons — bands like Def Leppard and Journey, TV shows like 'Married with Children,' clothing labels such as Esprit and arcade classics like Pac-man. 'Everything I do to make money relates to the '80s in some way,' she said. When she is not creating social media content, Sky works at the thrift shop Flamingo's Vintage Pound in Chelsea, and also does '80s wardrobe consulting. The former music industry major at SUNY Oneonta also hosts a radio show on Staten Island station Maker Park Radio, spinning vinyl records only, and is also releasing an '80s album this year, aptly named 'The Sky's the Limit.' Advertisement 4 'I always appreciate when people that did live through the time tell me I'm doing it right,' Sky, pictured here with her teal Camaro, told The Post. Courtesy of Violet Sky From a young age, Sky believed she was born in the wrong decade — and her affinity for the '80s began when she discovered the 1985 Sarah Jessica Parker movie 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun.' 'I fell in love with the soundtrack, the fashion and the dancing and just how bold and expressive the time period was,' she said. Her parents, who she said 'don't really get it,' had nothing to do with her obsession. Advertisement 'I mostly got this from just watching movies myself versus their influence, cause my mom didn't look like me at all when it comes to the eighties.' In 2018, when she was senior in high school, she launched @glitterwave80s and her platform gained momentum in 2020, after a stranger posted a screenshot of its profile on Twitter and it went viral, racking up 100,000 likes. Her most-watched post, with 3.2 million views, was filmed in an unrenovated Taco Bell in Jersey City, where she had lunch while showcasing the restaurant's teal, pink and purple interior. 'People miss when public spaces were colorful. We live in a world where everything is slowly being painted grey and it can be really depressing to look at,' she said. She also launched her singing career through her online platform. The posts of her lip synching to one of her favorite synth pop bands from the era, Shy Talk, got the attention of its keyboard player, David Bravo, who invited her to put her vocals on his unreleased tracks. 'All of [the songs] would have been lost in time if he had not reached out to me,' said Sky, who hopes to pursue a career as a media archivist. Advertisement 4 The Staten Island native became a meme after taking a photo in front of a Spencer's sign from the '80s. Courtesy of Violet Sky She even became a meme from a photo she took in New Jersey's Livingston Mall in front of a Spencer's sign that hadn't been updated since the 80s. 'And [the meme] is like, 'Only '80s kids will ever remember going to Spencer's.' And I'm like, 'What do you mean? I was born in 2000, and that's me.'' Although she buys a lot of her era-inspired clothing from Flamingo's Vintage Pound, she also scours other vintage stores in NYC like L Train Vintage, Spark Pretty and Beacon's Closet to find brands like Jordache and Gitano. Advertisement While thrifting, she also picks out '80s decor for her bedroom. 'I have some Formica furniture. I have a big 1992 Magnavox TV that I watch my VHS tapes on.' 4 Sky works full time at Flamingo's Vintage Pound in Chelsea. Helayne Seidman Advertisement Sky said her '80s-inspired ensembles just blend in with NYC crowds. 'They don't care as much because everyone's dressing really eccentrically. So it's kind of nice.'
Yahoo
17 hours ago
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Angel Reese Sends Strong Message Following Exciting Announcement
Angel Reese Sends Strong Message Following Exciting Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While much of the spotlight is currently on the basketball court with the WNBA season in full swing, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese continues to make a major impact off the court as well. Advertisement This week, Reese—partnering with Cash App—announced the unveiling of a custom-designed public basketball court at Oakwood Beach in Chicago. The vibrant court features a bold message: "This court is brought to you by your good friends Angel Reese and Cash App." Now in just her second season with the Sky, Reese has already become deeply involved in the local community. On Friday, ahead of Chicago's matchup against the Phoenix Mercury, she was asked about the court and the inspiration behind it. 'Obviously, I didn't know exactly what it was going to look like,' Reese said. 'I knew they were doing the court, and that's something I really emphasize—giving back to the community. Chicago has poured so much into me. They've done so many great things for me in just a year and a half, and I'm super happy to call this place home. I've had a lot of people send me selfies there. It's right by the water—people didn't even realize Chicago has water like that—but it's really nice. The feedback has been amazing.' Since entering the league, Angel Reese has expanded her brand beyond basketball, landing several high-profile partnerships. Among them, Cash App has been a key collaborator, but she's also inked deals with major brands like Hershey, Beats by Dre, McDonald's, and most notably Reebok, which is set to release her signature shoe in 2026. Advertisement Drafted seventh overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2024 WNBA draft out of LSU, Reese has been a consistent bright spot on a team still finding its footing. The Sky finished 13–27 last season and are off to a 3–8 start this year, but Reese's development has remained steady, solidifying her status as one of the league's brightest young stars. Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Currently, she stands as the WNBA's only player averaging a double-double, with 11.0 points, 11.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game—positioning her well for what could be a second consecutive All-Star appearance. Related: Sky Coach Tyler Marsh Sends Clear Message to Kamilla Cardoso Amid Second Season This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Angel Reese releases 'Mebound' clothing line, acknowledging criticism and raising money to fight cyberbullying
Angel Reese's new line of merchandise, "Mebounds," was released on Thursday as the Chicago Sky forward continues the fight against cyberbullying during her second season in the WNBA. Reese trademarked the word "Mebound," which was initially coined to mock her rebounding her own missed shots. While embracing the criticism, Reese took the term and flipped it into a positive message. Advertisement Reese announced the merchandise line on her X account with a video showing the different designs from the latest release. The former LSU star wrote that some of the proceeds will go to the Angel C. Reese Foundation to "help fight against cyberbullying." The line includes sweatshirts, T-shirts and hats featuring the "Mebounds" slogan, and several pieces include the line: "Anything that comes off that board, it's mine." The pieces are available on Reese's website. On an Instagram story promoting the new clothing line, Reese restated her foundation's mission, "to help fight cyberbullying, raise awareness, and create safe online spaces for the next generation. Because every rebound — and every Mebound — is power reclaimed." Advertisement Reese has advocated against cyberbullying toward athletes and girls in general. Apart from addressing the subject on her "Unapologetically Angel" podcast, Reese has made other efforts to create safe online spaces. In August 2024, Reese collaborated with "The Net" Mental Health Network to launch the "Block The Negativity Post Up Positivity' campaign. The partnership produced a video, later posted on the Sky's YouTube channel, highlighting that 87% of female athletes experience online harm. The Angel C. Reese Foundation was founded in 2023 with various initiatives to empower women through education, mentorship and sports. Apart from back-to-school giveaways and plans to open basketball courts in Chicago, Reese recently partnered with the Magic Johnson Foundation to launch a financial literacy program in Baltimore, where Reese is from. "Mebound" is the latest project as Reese aims to expand her impact beyond the basketball court. Advertisement In her second year in Chicago, Reese is already averaging a double-double with 11 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. She led the WNBA in rebounds as a rookie with A'ja Wilson and Jonquel Jones sitting second and third, respectively. The Sky sit fifth in the Eastern Conference and 11th in the WNBA with a 3-8 record.
