80’s Tops

If you worked out in the 1980s, chances are you owned a shell suit. These were a popular 1980s fashion trend that spawned itself as an offshoot of the popular tracksuit designs of the day, and it is one of the 80s fashions that really defined the fitness craze at the time. The 80s was known as a time of…

When it came to 80s fashion clothing, no one did it quite like United Colors Of Benetton. Breaking into the 1980s fashion scene, Benetton quickly grew in popularity as a result of its high waisted and brightly colored designs. Their brand was known for their worldly appeal, which really at the time was groundbreaking. Their willingness to embrace people from…

Issey Miyake is one of those brands that hit its heyday in the 1980s but has still managed to remain relevant today. These days we think of the cologne when the Issey Miyake name arises, but a few decades ago they were a trailblazer in fashion. Origami is the popular Japanese art of folding paper, and while origami had become…

One of the most unique fads of the 1980s has got to be the popularity of Mickey Mouse T-shirts and sweatshirts. While Mickey Mouse apparel had been around for quite a long time already, it wasn’t until the early 1980s that its popularity exploded. If you grew up in the 80s, chances are you owned a few pieces of Disney…

The high cut one piece swimsuit was the go-to choice of swimwear for women in the 80s. The decade brought in a revolution of change in the fashion industry, and swimwear changed dramatically during that time for both men and women, just like all the other 80s fashion trends of the era. With fashion trending in the 80s towards more…

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…

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…