Rough Trade Goes Back to the ’80s for Pretty in Pink’s 30th Anniversary Party

New Yorkers celebrated the 30th anniversary of 'Pretty in Pink' at Rough Trade on February 26.
Emily Tan

Emily Tan

Pretty in Pink celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The cult classic has not only made a couple generations of high school outsiders feel cool, but it has also sparked plenty of style trends and introduced us to some kick-ass bands. 
The Golden Age of Music Video’s Stephen Pitalo threw a dance party on February 26 to commemorate the occasion. Rough Trade was transformed into TRAX and brought partiers back to the ’80s complete with music videos from the classics — OMD, the Psychedelic Furs, and the Go-Go’s. Partygoers also showed off their best moves to “Try A Little Tenderness” during the Duckie dance-off.

Don’t forget to check out the Voice’s piece on learning the art of the mixtape from its unsung master, John Hughes. 

Photos by Emily Tan for the Village Voice