INTRODUCTION
The fashion in the 1980s was possibly the boldest decade in the fashion era. From the popularity in designer labels to aerobic fashion, we all remember the impact of this incredibly nostalgic era.
Read more about the most notable fashion trends from the 1980s below:
LETS GET PHYSICAL: FITNESS FASHION
Fitness fashion became all the craze in the 1980s which influenced the cross over of sportswear into fashion. Both men and women wore shorts, leggings and leotards during workout classes and exercise clothing became stylish.
Designers like Norma Kamali, Donna Karan, Azzedeine Alaia designed collections in the early 1980s with jersey & lycra fabrics to stay on trend. Women’s bodies shaped the clothes with the use of stretch fabrics.
In the 1980s Norma Kamali created a collection made of grey fleece fabric.
Azzedine Alaia was infamous for using lycra fabrics for bodycon dresses.
Donna Karan popularized the stretch bodysuit andthe use of jersey fabrics.
DESIGNER FASHION
Designers in the 1980s revived their importance when they were viewed as celebrities and known for their personalities. The designer labels became a part of the fashion culture.
For instance: Gianni Versace was known for his fitted cocktails dress. Christian Lacroix, was infamous for his puffball taffeta skirts. Karl Lagerfeld for the classic Chanel suit with jewel toned tweed suits.
Gianna Versace in the 1980s was popular for perfectly fitted cocktail dresses as well the use of vivid silk prints.
Karl Lagerfeld designed for the House of Chanel in the 1980s. With his design aesthetic of soft tweed fabrics and heavy gold chains, the label was known for its luxury and standard for impeccable suiting.
Christian Lacroix created opulent gowns in the 1980s. From rich fabrics to rouched designs, he made the most fabulous evening gowns that every woman wished for.
MEN’S FASHION : POWER SUITS
The 1980s fashion was the pinnacle for dressing for status. Both men and women dressed for the work oriented environment which influenced designers to create beautifully tailored pieces. Men’s fashion in the 1980s was all about the loose fitted suits with broad shoulders.
Designer Giorgio Armani created menswear that was elegant and very stylish. Many power suits were influenced by Stock Brokers working at Wall Street and Club goers like in Miami Vice.
The 1980’s & Shoulder Pads
The fashion of the 1980s is known for large square shoulders pads, however shoulder pads were invented in 1877 as Football padding for the sport. Later in the 1930s, it was introduced to various styles for women’s fashion. The 1980s trends of large shoulder pads were popularized by TV Shows such as Dynasty featured glamorous women wearing trendy and fashionable pieces during that time.
Actress, Joan Collins, was known for wearing large shoulder pads for her feature role in the Hit Tv Show, Dynasty.
Singer, Grace Jones, was a fashion forward muse in the 1980s.
Model, Cindy Crawford, wears a grey jacket with large exagerrated shoulder pads in a fashion magazine.
DANCE CULTURE & CLUB FASHION
The influence of club culture is the 1980s was very strong amongst young adults and fashionable people. Each individual style drew inspiration from the music genre that was popular during that era.
Boy George was a style icon on the 1980s. With his musical band, Culture Club, he incorporated themes of Punk and Jamaican Streetwear.
From the Punk Scene which was popularized by designer, Vivienne Westwood. The designer created collections with the use of safety pinks and tartan which is very symbolic of the Punk Culture.
In the mid 1980’s, Rap became one of the most popular music genre’s. During that time Run DMC popularized the look of wearing tracksuits, leather basketball jackets,gold chains and Adidas sneakers.
As we get to know our history, we see that fashion will come back in full circle with what influences the public, how we change our style and learn to break free from tradition.
Stay tuned for next week’s Blog Post for the 1990s.
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