The 80s were the decade of the airbrush. Everything was airbrushed, from t-shirts to makeup, to nails and beyond. Of course one can’t forget the soft feathery look of an airbrushed glamour shot as well. Basically if you were alive in the 80s, you saw a lot of airbrushed things in your day. Of the hundreds of trends that have…
Your Guide To 80s Fashion And Culture
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It was 1986 when British Knights made their way into the fashion industry. While other shoemakers were focused on producing higher-end shoes with the help of endorsements from professional basketball players, British Knights focused on the emerging hip-hop culture and providing affordable designer shoes for inner-city youth. If you grew up in the 1980s, chances are you owned a pair…
When it comes to unique footwear of the 1980s, nothing beats the popular LA Gear sneaker. The brand itself was first established back in 1983, and it quickly became a very popular shoe among kids and teenagers. LA Gear shoes featured a pretty wild style that coincided with the popular fads of the 1980s. They were bright, colorful, as well…
While suits have been worn by women off and on throughout the decades, it wasn’t until the 1980s that the power suit became very popular. The power suit is very similar to a men’s business suit, however it was designed specifically to fit women and their feminine traits. The 80s was a time of bold fashion statements, and women wearing…
When it came to the odd, yet fashionable, velour tracksuits fit that description in the 1980s. These tracksuits were comfortable and stylish, and they were also very popular loungewear at the time. Velour tracksuits are a common staple in the modern wardrobe. It’s a monochromatic top and pants, made of velour, which is a fabric that resembles velvet but is…
If you grew up in the 1980s, chances are you owned some Ocean Pacific clothing. The “OP” logo was everywhere during the 80s, and it was especially popular fashion among teenagers and young adults. During the 1980s, surfwear quickly overtook the fashion industry. It was not uncommon to see teenagers wearing brands such as Body Glove, Ron Jon Surf Shop,…
Triple F.A.T. Goose is considered to be an original urban outdoor brand that was founded in 1987 at the height of the “Golden Age of Hip-hop.” With F.A.T. standing for “For Arctic Temperatures,” the outerwear brand originally sought to manufacture engineered jackets to withstand the harsh weather of New York City and other metropolitan areas in the US. With its…
A shoe that was massively popular in the 1980s was the “Sperry Top-Sider” or “Sperrys” for short. Fashion in the 1980s wasn’t necessarily all about bright neon fashion, there was a big “preppy movement” as well. For those who wanted that preppy look in the early to mid-80s, one of the most popular shoes you could wear were Sperry Top-Siders….
Huaraches are shoes that are a mix between beach sandals and traditional shoes. The shoe features an open-air sandal design, but it also includes full coverage over the foot and toes. You’ll notice a distinct woven pattern on the top parts of these shoes, and their unique design made them a popular choice for footwear during the 1980s. The design…
Cazal sunglasses was the ultimate status symbol when it came to fashion accessories in the 80s. The eyewear of choice of many rappers and personalities during the decade, Cazal had the luxury of being called “the eyewear of hip-hop.” While many in the 80s were flocking to Ray-Ban Sunglasses made famous by movies of the time, Cazal was gaining popularity…