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The clothes worn in the 80s depicted people who were trying to find themselves. They looked for ways to express their creativity and individuality. Men wore heavy make up and grew long hair. Women wore short hair and layers of clothing. Both sexes were looking for an identity.
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The 80s were about power dressing for women becoming popular and Donna Karan was amongst the designers making it possible. Best known for creating separates that women could mix and match easily. She was awarded the Coty Hall of Fame in the early 80s.
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In the 1980s Calvin Klein jeans took over a generation. More than 200,000 pairs of jeans were sold in the first week after the launch. In the same decade CK underwear changed the world of under garments with its sexy campaigns.
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It was during the ’80s that Ralph Lauren opened his NY flagship store, after receiving worldwide publicity through his costume design in the movie The Great Gatsby. During the ’80s his polo shirts were must have items for many people.
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The big and eccentric hair styles were popular amongst teenagers in the 1980s. This look was popularized by the film, music and stars. There was an excessive amount of gel used to style this kind of hair which resulted to a shiny look.
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In the early 1980s, the Teddy Boy look was popular in the UK. In the photo is Wendy Wu, lead singer of the British new-wave band wearing black spandex trousers. These kind of trousers were worn by both sexes.
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In the first half of the 1980s, the gothic look was popular. In the photo is singer, Siouxsie Sioux in 1986 in the gothic look. She was a big inspiration to this style.
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Designer jewelry such as diamonds and pearls were popular in the 80s. This symbolized the wealth and power women at the time had. In the photo is Princess DIana wearing a pearl choker in 1985.
In the late 80s it was common for women and teenagers to dress in all black. A huge belt with a buckle goes with this look. This fashion trend was popular in most of Western Europe. Zulily Women, Mc Hammer Pants, 90s Fashion For Women, Underground Fashion, Baggy Pants Women, Hammer Pants, 80s Trends, 1980s Fashion Trends
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In the late 80s it was common for women and teenagers to dress in all black. A huge belt with a buckle goes with this look. This fashion trend was popular in most of Western Europe.
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Rising pop star, Madonna proved to be very influential to the fashion in 80s. Her look includes short skirts over leggings, necklaces, rubber bracelets, fishnet gloves, head bands, and lace ribbons.
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Michael Jackson inspired the thriller look. Many teenagers would attempt to copy the look of MJ. The look included matching leather pants and jackets, one loves, and sunglasses.
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Most popular shoes in the 80s were bright colored high heels for women. A trend started to form which involved jellies. These jellies were colorful, transparent plastic heels. Shoes In The 80s, Prom Shoes Glitter, Aesthetics Clothing, Cute Womens Shoes, Most Popular Shoes, High Heels For Women, Trending Womens Shoes, Plastic Heels, Shoes Aesthetic
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Most popular shoes in the 80s were bright colored high heels for women. A trend started to form which involved jellies. These jellies were colorful, transparent plastic heels.
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Shoulder pads remained popular in the 1980s. The reason it was popular for women was because women liked the fact that they were "power dressing." Many of the women outfits had velcro on the inside of the shoulder pad where the pads could either be attached or detached.
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IN the photo is a young englishman wearing a pirate shirt. This was part of the new romantic era. The fashion in the new wave occurred mostly in british and irish nightclubs.