FashionsFashionsOf the 1980’sOf the 1980’s

Words and Quotes which Words and Quotes which describe the time:describe the time:

The Power Look!The Power Look! Yuppies: hard working, large salaried Yuppies: hard working, large salaried

20-30 yr. olds who showed their style in 20-30 yr. olds who showed their style in fashion and clothes.fashion and clothes.

““Let’s get physical, physical,” by Olivia Let’s get physical, physical,” by Olivia Newton John describes the physical Newton John describes the physical fitness craze.fitness craze.

Who influenced the fashions?Who influenced the fashions? Musicians – Musicians –

Madonna Madonna Michael JacksonMichael Jackson Janet JacksonJanet Jackson Olivia Newton John Olivia Newton John Run D.M.CRun D.M.C

Actors –Actors – Molly RingwaldMolly Ringwald

Others- Others- Princess DianaPrincess Diana Nancy ReaganNancy Reagan

What was the silhouette?What was the silhouette? European “V”European “V”

Shoulder pads increased the size of Shoulder pads increased the size of shouldersshoulders

Waists and hips were trimmed in tight Waists and hips were trimmed in tight skirts and stretch pants were wornskirts and stretch pants were worn

Who were the designers Who were the designers and labels?and labels?

Calvin KleinCalvin Klein Giorgio ArmaniGiorgio Armani Donna Karan – Donna Karan –

DKNYDKNY GapGap EspritEsprit BennetonBenneton Ralph LaurenRalph Lauren The ExpressThe Express

Labels were the rage of Labels were the rage of the 80’s, they were large the 80’s, they were large and printed on and printed on EVERYTHING!EVERYTHING!

What were the trends?What were the trends? Stonewashed jeans, ripped/torn jeansStonewashed jeans, ripped/torn jeans Big HairBig Hair Rolled up pant cuffs so theyRolled up pant cuffs so they

were tight around the ankleswere tight around the ankles Oversize shirts & sweatersOversize shirts & sweaters Fleece and lycra, withFleece and lycra, with

leggingsleggings Swatch watchesSwatch watches Camisoles and underclothingCamisoles and underclothing

What colors were popular?What colors were popular? NeonsNeons Navy, Burgundy, Forest GreenNavy, Burgundy, Forest Green Outrageous prints with bright colorsOutrageous prints with bright colors

What textiles were used?What textiles were used? Early 80’sEarly 80’s

Natural FabricsNatural Fabrics Cashmere and cotton were popularCashmere and cotton were popular Real furs were shunned or banned by manyReal furs were shunned or banned by many

Late 80’sLate 80’s Man-made FibersMan-made Fibers

Rayon & acetateRayon & acetate Lycra/SpandexLycra/Spandex

What movies are What movies are representative of the time?representative of the time? Sixteen CandlesSixteen Candles The Breakfast ClubThe Breakfast Club Some Kind of WonderfulSome Kind of Wonderful FlashdanceFlashdance Ferris Bueller’s Day OffFerris Bueller’s Day Off Pretty in PinkPretty in Pink Back to the FutureBack to the Future

What clothing parallels can be What clothing parallels can be made to other time periods?made to other time periods?

Drop waist skirts of the 1920’sDrop waist skirts of the 1920’s Tighter pants of the 1950’sTighter pants of the 1950’s Puffed Sleeves of the 1910’sPuffed Sleeves of the 1910’s

What historical What historical moments occurred?moments occurred?

Reagan & Bush were the presidents.Reagan & Bush were the presidents. Space shuttle Challenger exploded 74 Space shuttle Challenger exploded 74

seconds after liftoff at Cape Canavaral, FL.seconds after liftoff at Cape Canavaral, FL. IBM marketed the first personal computer, IBM marketed the first personal computer,

Apple introduced the “mouse.”Apple introduced the “mouse.” Cabbage patch dolls became an overnight Cabbage patch dolls became an overnight

success.success. The Berlin Wall was taken down The Berlin Wall was taken down

November 9, 1989.November 9, 1989.

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