80’s Accessories

One of the most iconic sunglasses of the 1980s were shutter shades. These uniquely designed sunglasses do not have tinted lenses, rather they feature a series of horizontal slats which limits the eye’s exposure to sunlight. Elton John and Macho Man Randy Savage were some of the most well-known celebrities to sport shutter shades in the 80s. Back then, if…

The 1980s saw a resurgence in the popularity of suspenders by both men and women. Although once a popular way to hold up pants, suspenders became an integral way for people to express themselves artistically. In the 80s we mostly think of suspenders as being worn by serious business types or even nerds, though of course their were also exceptions…

Vans shoes was a brand that really hit it big during the 1980s. These fashionable shoes became popular decades back with a skateboarding subculture on the west coast, and we’ve been rocking them ever since because of their comfort and style. There were many shoe styles and brands that were popular in the 80s. These shoes included penny loafers, Sperry…

One of the more popular fashion trends of the 1980s for women and teenagers was the wearing of “Sheer Tights”. These were basically sheer pantyhose that one could wear that was meant to shape and smooth out your legs. The 1980s saw a rise in women’s empowerment, and many of the fashions that women wore were complimented well by Sheer…

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…

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…

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…