The 80’s Blog

Did you know that popular clothing brand Guess got its start in the 1980s? Anyone who has visited a mall recently no doubt has passed by a storefront of the iconic brand. Guess was one of the most popular 80s clothing brands in America. During this time, the company had a clear marketing strategy and brand image that drew both…

Bugle Boy was a clothing brand that was popular in the 1980s and 1990s, and if you were an 80s kid, chances are you owned a few pieces of their clothing. Bugle Boy clothing was made by a privately held company called Bugle Boy Industries, Inc, but to the rest of us it was just known as “Bugle Boy”. The…

The 1980s marked the most impressive decade for the NBA with some of the most talented players playing during this era. Actually, a vast majority of historians allege that the brilliance of these players rescued the NBA from its declining popularity at the time. Many would argue (and we agree) that the 1980s was the golden era for NBA Basketball….

The 80s are often remembered for the music and the fashion. One of the great influencers of 80s fashion was Dapper Dan. His fashion appealed to the hip-hop scene in that era and continues to fascinate many people today. He paved his way when the barriers of living in poverty and being discriminated against were stacked against him. Dapper Dan…

At some point, we’ve all said “feel the burn” ironically or unironically during a workout. Did you know that Jane Fonda is largely responsible for this? Jane Fonda’s career has been varied, to say the least. Through the 80s and 90s, this actress-campaigner revolutionized the fitness industry with her at-home VHS workouts. But why her? Why was Jane Fonda a…

Aspen in the 80s was all about luxury, fun, and fashion. It’s no coincidence that the elite flocking there had a huge impact on 80s ski fashion. Aspen was America’s playground in the 1980s. From entrepreneurs to Hollywood royalty, everyone wanted to get in on the action when it came to spending time in this Colorado Rocky Mountain town. That…

Pop culture from the 1980s still remains popular today, and if you want to immerse yourself in this nostalgia, there’s no better place than Totally 80s Pizza in Fort Collins, Colorado. It boasts an impressive collection of 80s memorabilia such as old video games and pop culture collectibles to go along with its menu of delicious gourmet pizza. If you’re…

Summer is here, so why not indulge yourself in some 80s summer fashion trends? Sure the 80s may have been a few decades ago, but some of the fashion of the era is timeless, and is definitely worth a try to look great in that summer heat! So if you’re ready for some easy ways to implement some great 80s…

The 80s goth fashion movement is one of the most unique in recent memory. The 1980s were an amazing decade as far as fashion goes, and the goth fashion of the time was no exception. People in the 80s were definitely fashion conscious for sure, but it was especially the case for certain subgroups such as the punks or grunge…

If you’re not familiar with 80s grunge fashion, buckle up because we’re going to take a trip down memory lane! Grunge is a fashion style and a music style at the same time. That is to say grunge is a mix between rock, metal, and punk music. To match the vibe of this music style, the grunge fashion style is…