Top Gun Anniversary Triggers Rush for Fancy Dress Suppliers

Top Gun Anniversary Triggers Rush for Fancy Dress Suppliers

HALIFAX, England, July 15, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

Fancy dress [http://www.fancydressball.co.uk ] revellers in the UK are
commemorating 25 years since the iconic Hollywood blockbuster Top Gun came
out by paying homage to Tom Cruise's character 'Maverick' at parties and
special occasions, as well as a series of other cult icons from yesteryear
that are also reaching significant milestones in 2011.

Fancy Dress Ball, a leading online supplier of fancy dress outfits and
accessories, are reporting a notable increase in the amount of the people
desperate to don outfits similar to the ones worn by Cruise in the 1986
action film. Demand for 70s fancy dress
[http://www.fancydressball.co.uk/70s-fancy-dress.htm ] and 80s fancy dress
[http://www.fancydressball.co.uk/80s-fancy-dress.htm ]in generalis on the up
as a resultof the likes of the Village People and Boy George also celebrating
particular anniversaries or birthdays this year.

Paul Howcroft, from Fancy Dress Ball, explained: "The anniversaries of
important cultural events from the 1970s and 1980s and key birthdays for the
big names of that era are coming thick and fast this year.

"The one that really stands out, of course, is the 25th anniversary of
Top Gun becoming a runaway success at the cinema. The UK public certainly
haven't lost that lovin' feeling for the film over the years. In fact, it
remains as popular as ever a quarter of a century after it came out and
dressing like 'Maverick' is a keen favourite with partygoers.

"Tom Cruise's character must be one of the most iconic in 1980s cinema,
which explains why so many people enjoy wearing that famous jumpsuit,
Aviator sunglasses and dog tags in the hope of winning over the heart of
their very own 'Charlie'. But this isn't the only event this year to catch
the imagination of fancy dress fans of all ages.

"It's 35 years since ABBA's smash-hit 'Dancing Queen' first hit the
airwaves and just over that timeframe since the release of Monty Python and
the Holy Grail.

"Village People shot to fame with 'Y.M.C.A', which is one of the most
recognizable songs of all time, some 33 years ago and it'll be 30 years in
September since 'Prince Charming' by Adam and the Ants went to number one in
the charts. 'Ridicule is nothing to be scared of' to quote a line from Adam
himself in that catchy ditty and three decades on plenty of brave souls
enjoy looking like the style icon.

"The list of 70s and 80s legends to celebrate a special birthday this
year includes Boy George, who was 50 in June, and Sonic the Hedgehog, who is
still going strong after 20 years. Speaking of Boy George, it's hard to
believe it's 25 years since Culture Club split up.

"The late, great Freddie Mercury would also have turned 65 in September
and all these legendary figures and many more from the 70s and 80s are
much-loved celebrities that people love dressing up as."

Source: www.fancydressball.co.uk

Contact: Paul Howcroft, paulh@fancydressball.co.uk, +44(0)1422-256-318

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