The document summarizes 1980s fashion trends. Musicians like Madonna and movies such as Flashdance influenced styles. Shoulder pads and tight clothing defined the silhouette. Popular brands included Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, and Donna Karan. Fashion trends from the decade included neon colors, leggings, big hair, and ripped jeans. Lycra and spandex replaced natural fabrics as synthetic materials rose in popularity.

1. FashionsFashions
Of the 1980’sOf the 1980’s

2. Words and Quotes whichWords and Quotes which
describe the time:describe the time:
 The Power Look!The Power Look!
 Yuppies: hard working, large salariedYuppies: hard working, large salaried
20-30 yr. olds who showed their style in20-30 yr. olds who showed their style in
fashion and clothes.fashion and clothes.
 ““Let’s get physical, physical,” by OliviaLet’s get physical, physical,” by Olivia
Newton John describes the physicalNewton John describes the physical
fitness craze.fitness craze.

3. Who influenced the fashions?Who influenced the fashions?
 Musicians –Musicians –
 MadonnaMadonna
 Michael JacksonMichael Jackson
 Janet JacksonJanet Jackson
 Olivia Newton JohnOlivia Newton John
 Run D.M.CRun D.M.C
 Actors –Actors –
 Molly RingwaldMolly Ringwald
 Others-Others-
 Princess DianaPrincess Diana
 Nancy ReaganNancy Reagan

4. What was the silhouette?What was the silhouette?
 European “V”European “V”
 Shoulder pads increased the size ofShoulder pads increased the size of
shouldersshoulders
 Waists and hips were trimmed in tightWaists and hips were trimmed in tight
skirts and stretch pants were wornskirts and stretch pants were worn

5. Who were the designersWho 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 ofLabels were the rage of
the 80’s, they were largethe 80’s, they were large
and printed onand printed on
EVERYTHING!EVERYTHING!

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. What movies areWhat 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

10. What clothing parallels can beWhat 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

11. What historicalWhat historical
moments occurred?moments occurred?
 Reagan & Bush were the presidents.Reagan & Bush were the presidents.
 Space shuttle Challenger exploded 74Space 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 overnightCabbage patch dolls became an overnight
success.success.
 The Berlin Wall was taken downThe Berlin Wall was taken down
November 9, 1989.November 9, 1989.

12. Works CitedWorks Cited
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Kingwood College Library. September 26, 2001,Kingwood College Library. September 26, 2001,
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posting/revision, organization. Date of access, URL.posting/revision, organization. Date of access, URL.