Something wicked this way comes… Halloween has always been the most sexy night of the year — where fantasy isn’t the exception, it’s the rule. For 45 years, Stringfellows has celebrated the 31st October in unforgettable style. Let’s take a look back at how Halloween outfits have evolved through the decades…
Pin-up Halloween was born in the glow of Hollywood. Witches, vampires and “naughty nurse” types all borrowed from the silver screen’s bombshells. Think Marilyn Monroe in satin and sequins, Jayne Mansfield in velvet, and costumes that hinted rather than hid. Halloween became less about fright and more about allure.
By the disco decade, Halloween had a new home on the dancefloor. Studio 54 blurred costume with decadence: sequins, feathers, masks, and a little scandal. Bianca Jagger riding into the club on a white horse, Grace Jones painted gold, Andy Warhol’s crowd in glitter and leather. Halloween was no longer a sideshow — it was centre stage.
The decade of excess made Halloween unapologetically sexy. Madonna’s lace and leather set the template for playful provocation, while Grace Jones pushed boundaries with powerful, otherworldly costumes. Halloween became the night to shock, seduce, and steal attention.
Pop stars and supermodels took over. Cindy Crawford’s vampires, Paris Hilton’s “naughty bunny,” and Britney Spears in latex kept Halloween firmly on the glossy magazine pages.
MTV archives show it was the decade of cheeky, hyper-glam Halloween.
Halloween is fashion’s favourite playground. Heidi Klum’s transformations are headline events. Rihanna in sheer and latex shows how daring and sensual it can be. In London, from Soho to Mayfair, the streets become a runway where sexy meets scary, and glamour is the entry requirement.
At Stringfellows, the backdrop is as iconic as the costumes. Velvet interiors, private tables, champagne chilled to perfection, and a guestlist that always brings together London’s boldest names.
Book your Halloween weekend at Stringfellows:
Book your table now on 020 993 6941 or email the team reception@stringfellows.com
Stringfellows - 16-19 Upper St Martin’s Lane - Covent Garden - London - WC2H 9EF
