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80’s fashion

80’s fashion. Tiana and Shannon. The 80’s.

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80’s fashion

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  1. 80’s fashion Tiana and Shannon

  2. The 80’s • The 80’s is known as “the decade that made us”. It was the decade where humans moved forward into the future. The first launch of the Space Shuttle triggered a technological explosion in global communications that gave birth to our modern love affair with smartphones; Madonna rolled around on stage in a wedding dress, sending shock waves through a celebrity-hungry world that can’t get enough of Lady Gaga and Katy Perry today.

  3. Major events of the period/Style Impact • 1980 • -“Je suis Mod” dress – punk aesthetic influence, designed by Australian designer Jenny Bannister • -John Lennon was killed • -Walkman launched by Sony in the US • -Ronald Reagan elected • 1981 • -Vivienne Westwood launches her first label – English punk pioneer • -Princess Diana and Prince Charles’ wedding

  4. Major events/style impact • 1982 • -Jane Fonda releases first workout video • -Cabbage Patch dolls were released • -”Opal Passion” outfit – designed by Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson • -Michael Jackson releases “Thriller” • 1983 • -ReiKawakubo challenges black as a day and night color in Comme des Garcons label • -Karl Lagerfeld uses Kee’s black Opal print as a feature fabric for Chanel collection • -Swatch watch introduced – “fashion that ticks” • -Royal family visits Australia, Diana becomes a phenomenon • -CD’s introduced

  5. Major events/style impact • 1984 • -”Year of the Yuppie” (Newsweek) • -Stonewashed jeans introduced • -Spiked vests became a trend • 1985 • -Madonna’s first tour – she was then named “Woman of the Decade” by The Edge • -Preshrunk jeans emerged • -”Stay Alive in 1985” shirt designed by Katherine Hamnett

  6. Major events/Style Impact • 1986 • -Mouse shoes introduced by TokioKumagai • 1987 • -Ultimate status symbol of the 80’s – Telecom Walkabout phone invented • -introduction of MTV • 1988 • -Hammer pants came into style • 1989 • “New Age Business Suit” – Peter Tully

  7. Trends • -Shoulder Pads • -Mini Skirts • -Leg Warmers • -Huge Earrings • -Fingerless Gloves • -Parachute Pants • -Stirrup Pants • -Oversized Tops • -Doc Martens • -Hair scrunchies • -the Miami Vice look • -the Fitness look

  8. Popular colors and patterns • -Neons • -Metallic • -Geometric Patterns • -Polka Dots and Stripes • -Acid and Stone Washed Denim • -Hawaiian print

  9. Icons - Men • -John Stamoswas highly influential for his mullet and the classic black tee. • -Michael Schoefflingwas known for wearing preppy sweaters and button-up shirts • -Matthew Broderick wore the Members Only jackets and vests • -Don Johnson was commonly seen wearing white suits with padded and broad shoulders • -Judd Nelson wore jean jackets, combat style boots and trench coats http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgd46QiHz4I

  10. Icons - WOMEN • -Madonna is the ultimate 80’s trendsetter. She had big hair, wore bustiers and leather jackets, and started the fingerless glove trend. • -Princess Diana was under the world’s view as she wore classy colours, similarly to Kate Middleton today. • -Meg Ryan debuted the biker look • -Molly Ringwaldsported wayfarer sunglasses and floral jeans. • -Olivia Newton-John started the fitness look with her music video “Physical”. She wore workout clothing, spandex, and started what was called the “headband” era http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRcJMIVpRaA

  11. MOVIES and tv • -The Carrie Diaries • -Pretty in Pink • -The Breakfast Club • -Sixteen Candles • -Footloose • -Dirty Dancing • -When Harry Met Sally… • -Full House • -Miami Vice • -Golden Girls • -Ferris Buellers Day Off

  12. Popular designers • John Paul Gaultier - cutting edge fashion for the decade, helped with the clothes for Madonna's Blonde Ambition tour • Calvin Klein – brought about the obsession of youth sexuality with an ad featuring actress Brooke Shields • Vivienne Westwood – managed the Sex Pistols, brought the new wave of punk fashion to the mainstream • Ralph Lauren – invented the 80s preppy look featured in 80s teen movies • Giorgio Armani – collections featured thick socks and sunglasses, first to branch out from just clothes

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