Converse All-Stars saw the peak of their popularity in the 1980s with more than 8 million pairs sold in 1986 alone. While the shoes themselves had been around since 1921, they had not changed much in their design over that 60+ years period. As a result, nearly 500 million pairs of the popular Chuck Taylor All-Stars had been manufactured and…
Your Guide To 80s Fashion And Culture
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There was so much change taking place in the 1980s, that many new designs and ideas began to flourish. One of those popular trends in the 1980s was Croakies. These neoprene straps were used to hold your sunglasses in place. Rather than place your sunglasses on the top of your head, or tuck them into the shirt collar, you could…
Stüssy is an American clothing brand that was founded in 1984 by Shawn Stüssy and business partner Frank Sinatra, Jr. (not related to the singer). It is considered to be the Godfather of streetwear brands, credited for pioneering an industry that didn’t exist at the time. Stüssy clothing also was an immensely popular 80s fashion brand. When it came to…
Doc Martens boots are simply iconic. These relatively sturdy and simple-looking leather boots have transcended fashion lines, becoming a staple footwear for people from all walks of life. They are worn almost by everyone from students, workmen, supermodels, and rock stars alike. Never have you seen a more versatile shoe that have appealed to that many people. Though the shoe-…
Even though David Bowie and Freddie Mercury are no longer with us, their legendary hit song “Under Pressure” still is and will continue to be a song on millions of people’s playlists. Besides it’s catchy tune, what’s unique about “Under Pressure” was that it was created in a way that was revolutionary for music at the time. In the current…
One of the most quirky memorable tunes of the 1980s was “Jessie’s Girl” by Ring Springfield. The tune was catchy, and the lyrics kind of goofy, and it really embodied the music of the era. The early 1980s saw an influx of Australian singers into the American music industry. Bands like INXS, Men at Work, and even Rick Springfield were…
When it comes to Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, many consider “Billy Jean” to be near the top. It is a universally recognizable song, and one of the many hits that came off the legendary “Thriller” album. Michael Jackson was without a question one of the most iconic names in the 1980s music industry. With his unique singing and dancing style,…
Next time you’re going to your local karaoke spot, why not try some 80s karaoke songs? Songs from the 80s are fun, nostalgic, and everyone will recognize them. When it comes to karaoke, nothing hits the mark like a great 80s karaoke song! By the 1980s, the popularity of disco had segued into pop music. It was a time of…
The 1980s was a decade of change, and for many, it was seen as the start of the computer age. IBM and Apple were companies that were battling it out to bring PCs to every home in America, and the industry would take a quantum leap forward and usher in a new era of technology. Not including some of the…
“Call Me” is one of those 1980s songs that kicked off the unique sound of the decade. Towards the end of the 70s music was going under a transformation, and Blondie dropped a hit in January of 1980 that would bring a new type of sound to the scene. Blondie was a group that had been around since the mid-70s,…