80’s Accessories

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…

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…

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-…

Swatch watches (or ‘Swatches’) were a popular fashion accessory during the 1980s. Originally they were designed for outdoor enthusiasts, but 80s Swatch watches quickly became a cultural sensation during the era. The watches quickly became a popular fashion accessory, especially among the younger crowd, as the watches were available in a wide variety of colors and designs. Swatch watches were…

When it comes to 80s makeup looks the choices really are endless. In the 1980s, women had a lot of choices when it came to their makeup. There were various products on the market, and women could choose between foundations, powders, blushes, and a variety of other products. Some of the most popular makeup trends of the 1980s included bold…

If you were a woman in the 80s, chances are you had a drawer full of banana hair clips. When it came to a combination of ease and function, banana hair clips were pretty hard to beat. The hairstyles of the 1980s were truly one of a kind, but so were the accessories that gained popularity during that decade. And…

An 80s fashion trend that people often forget were “Slouchy Socks”. If you’ve seen any aerobics picture from the 80s, you’ve probably seen a slouchy sock. But the trend wasn’t just popular in the fitness community. Just about any cool young person had a collection of socks that they layered on top of layers. So what were slouchy socks and…

During the 1980s a big fashion trend among women were Jelly Bracelets. Accessories were all the rage during the 1980s, and one of the most popular ways to add some flare to your outfit was to wear a ton of bracelets, amongst which jelly bracelets were one of the most popular options. Jelly bracelets are one of those fads that…

Beaded jewelry is a staple in today’s fashion trends but its massive boom in popularity occurred in the 80s. Pop icons of the day like Madonna and Cyndi Lauper often sported beaded jewelry, and whether it was bracelets or necklaces, it was out there adorning the big and bold fashion of the 1980s. Made from all kinds of materials, from…

A fashion accessory of the 1980s that really came to the forefront was the “cross necklace”. Dubbed the boldest decade ever, the 1980s are still very talked about mainly because of the fashion, through which people celebrated individuality and freedom. And one way people celebrated their individuality was their statements for or against religion, which often came in the form…