Women’s clothing in 1980 ran the gamut from conservative to opulent fantasy. Many designers reached back in history for inspiration. The looked to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Victorian era and even the Peruvian Indians for something “new.” A few avant-garde designers took their cu...
but all of men's fashion — from tracksuits to suiting and everything in between. Below, find the biggest ‘80s fashion trends for men that we still love today.
1970s fashionrejected formality in favor of function. This trend for “casual dressing” is what arguably laid the foundation for 1980s, 1990s and 2000s dressing. The return to everyday formal wear, except in the work place or at high profile events, has yet to return. We have the 1970s...
Best fashions and trends from the decade of the 1980s This list contains only the hottest, most popular trends from the 1980s. These are the 1980s fashions everyone was wearing, from Madonna, to Marty McFly, to your next door neighbor, and many have come back in style. Whether you roc...
But men could dabble in a variety of trends, which often mirrored female fashion (or vice versa). Men’s power suiting was typically pinstriped and double-breasted with wide lapels and ties. They could embrace yuppie-prep in khaki pants and collegiate knitwear. The 1980s saw the rise of ...
This page is about 1980s Fashion Trends. Corporate power dressing, big shoulders, and hair. Romantics. Princess Diana’s influence as a fashion icon.
The impact of Chinoiserie upon the contemporary trends of western fashion began by the closing terms of the 80s in the last century the twentieth, thus far there hasn't been any systematic, enlightening academic studies devoted on this issue as to the scope of influence and duration in effect...
Men’s fashion in the 1980s ranged from ultra sleek and modern to downright embarrassing. Don’t believe us? Look at some of the pictures below. Advertisement Men’s clothing in the eighties was snug fitting and comfortable. Soft fabrics were everywhere and, while they clothes were still tigh...
Clothing, too, was just as bad in the 1980s. Did anyone really look attractive in parachute pants or Spandex? Although a few of the hottest '80s clothing trends were inspired by celebrities, it was certainly no guarantee they’d look great on everyone, and some were ...
While taking a deep dive into some fashion trends within this decade, some may say these iconic influences are back for another round of wear in today’s society. Glam Rock In the 1980’s, glam rock was known for its extravagant style and sound. Bands like Mötley Crüe, Guns n’ ...