80’s Tops

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…

The Memphis Design style of clothing in the 1980s is really a unique look that we’ve all seen but not necessarily know much about. The design is instantly recognizable, but did you know there is a complex history behind the fashion as well? 1980s fashion is characterized by neon bright colored clothing, outfits with big shoulder pads, glitter, glam, and…

The bomber jacket is one of those fashions we trace back really to the 1980s when we think about the origins of its popularity. These jackets were fashionable, but they also protected you from the elements, as they were thick and made of very durable leather material. Sometimes thought of as a fashion for rebellious bikers and “bad boys”, bomber…

When it comes to nostalgia, 80s prom dress fashion is something that brings back memories. The styles ranged from classy to outrageous, and just like the other fashion of the time, it was incredibly unique. Dresses worn to prom in the 1980s were more formal than those worn to regular parties, but were not quite as dressy as evening dresses….

Baja Hoodies was a fashion trend that was fairly common amongst hipsters in the 1980s that’s now starting to see a comeback. Since 2010, Baja hoodies have slowly made its way back on the fashion scene, although most people, especially those who didn’t live in the 1980s, still have no idea what they are. No longer a worn shroud of…

When you take a look back at the 1980s, you’ll notice that some trends were wildly popular and some that might otherwise be forgotten. But one thing that never goes out of style was pride in your hometown and school, and there was a unique fashion that took hold in the 80s that encapsulated this feeling. One of the bigger…

We think of crop tops now as mostly a fashion worn by women, but fashion in the 1980s was a whole different beast. During that decade, vivid colors, bold styles, and silhouettes were a huge trend. Biker jackets, polished oversized blazers, poof skirts, and ripped tights are just some of the signatures. Along all of those was the crop top,…

During the 1980s Tartan Cloth (better known as plaid) was a popular fashion trend throughout pop culture. These days we normally associate plaid clothing with stereotypes like lumberjacks, however during the 1980s it was a very popular fashion, and almost everyone owned at least one plaid piece of clothing of some sort. Tartan is an ancient Scottish pattern that has…

Polka dot clothing was such a popular fashion trend in the 1980s due to the style’s association with childhood, innocence and playfulness. This era saw a shift away from the baby-doll dresses of the 1960s towards something more childlike, yet sophisticated, which was reflected in many trends of the 80s such as toy jewelry and oversized sunglasses. Though Polka dot…

If you grew up in the 80s, there is a good chance if you were hip you owned a Starter jacket or two. These jackets were cool, comfy, and an affordable way to make a fashion statement that was a staple of 1980s hip hop fashion. When most people think of 80’s hip-hop fashion, they imagine baggy jeans, Adidas suits…