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1980s fashion in popular culture incorporated distinct trends from different eras, including ancient Egypt, early 20th century English royalty, Victorian era buccaneers, and punk rockers from the 1970s. The most conservative, more masculine fashion look that was most indicative of the decade was the wide use of shoulder pads (similar to those worn in ice hockey, but perhaps not quite so large or protective). While in the 1970s the silhouette of fashion tended to be characterized by close fitting clothes on top with wider looser clothes on bottom, this trend completely reversed itself in the early 1980s as both men and women began to wear loose shirts and tight close fitting pants. Men wore power suits (which they sometimes jogged in to work since they were stiff when they were bought) as a result of the greater tendency for people to display their wealth. Brand names became increasingly important in this decade, making Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein household names. In the United States, Madonna was titled the "Material Girl" and many teenage girls looked to her for fashion statements. The popular movie Flashdance (1983) made ripped sweatshirts well-known in the general public. The television shows Dallas and Dynasty also had a similar impact.

1980s Fashion History. Power Dressing C20Th

Fashion history reveals that the 80s fashion look was a tailored look. It was hard to go anywhere without at least a jacket, but preferably a complete suit.

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1980s Fashion History and Lifestyle.

... Acronyms; Acronym Table; Yuppies; Women Dress for Success; The Perfect Suit for the Corporate Ladder; Tom Wolfe Sums up the 80s in - 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' The Economy Boom. In the 1980s, fashion was ...

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Shoes, boots and handbags will be ruched and pleated this fall for lots of texture. From pleated pumps and purses to tall ruched boots, this trend will be evident through fall and winter. Christian Louboutin's fall collection includes a variety of ...

This summer, the Worcester Historical Museum is all the fashion. The museum is offering a series of  programs this month and next to coincide with its exhibition, "Going Out in Style." Local costume designers and curators will talk about how ...

“What are you going to do? Hang a handbag on a wall?” Ms. Christensen remembered asking her colleagues at the Worcester Historical Museum, Curator Holly V. Izard and Exhibit Coordinator Vanessa J. Bumpus. Ms. Christensen quickly changed her mind ...