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Back To The 80s

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  Hi and welcome dear reader! Step into this vibrant blog of the 80's, a decade that continues to inspire fashion, music, and culture. If your a seasoned lover of retro fashion or a curious newcomer, get ready to explore the eclectic and exciting aesthetic that defined this lovely era. Do you believe the 80s fashion style is coming back? Because we do. The 1980s style was known for its bold and colorful tendency, with trends like shoulder pads, neon colors, leg warmers, and the famous flared pants. The 80s were among the most experimental decades in the fashion history due to legendary icons like Princess Diana, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Cyndi Lauper. You may ask who are we?   Well, we are Sebastian, Camila and Cris, we're on our first year as students of English as a Foreign Language and this is our first blog, thank you for joining us on our journey through this topic of fashion in the 80s!
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David Bowie

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  David Bowie His looks in the 80s was also remarkable and evolving as his music. During this decade, his style embraced bold experimentation, mixing elements of glam rock, new wave  and futuristic aesthetics. It was characterized by sharp, tailored suits, often black with slicked back hair and pale makeup. Suits with bold colors or androgynous cuts. A blend of masculinity and femininity in his garments. A key part of his image, with metallic suits, geometric cuts and garments that challenged gender norms.
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Boy George

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  Boy George                   Boy George's 80s looks were a unique blend of androgynous, flamboyant, and bold fashion that became iconic for his persona as the frontman of Culture Club, a perfect mix of theatricality, gender fluidity, and daring fashion choices, making him one of the most influential and distinctive figures in both music and fashion during the decade. Here are the key elements of his 80s style: His signature makeup included dramatic, exaggerated eyeliner, bold eyeshadow, and bright lipstick, often in shades of red or pink. Bright, vibrant colors and bold patterns Oversized hats Feathers and accessories, peacots and jackets.
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Michael Jackson

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  Michael Jackson The King of Pop, Michael Jackson's 80s fashion was iconic, blending pop, rock, and street style with a touch of glam. Here are some of his most famous fashion elements from the decade:  Red Leather Jacket. His signature red leather jacket, especially the one from Thriller, became a symbol of his style. Fedora hats. slim black pants, often paired with white socks and shiny black loafers. Military-Inspired jackets and sunglasses. Wide belts with oversized buckles.
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Cyndi Lauper

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  Cyndi Lauper Cyndi Lauper's 80s fashion was as notable as her music, and it perfectly embodied the vibrant, rebellious, and eclectic spirit of the decade. Cyndi Lauper's 80s fashion was a blend of punk, pop, and eclectic styles that mirrored her fun, free-spirited personality. Her look has remained iconic, influencing fashion trends even today. Here are some key elements of her 80s style: Bright neon colors, vibrant hues like hot Pink, electric blue and yellow, with clashing pattern. Oversized sweaters, T-shirts, skirts and tutus, leggins. Chunky jewelry, often including large earrings, layered necklaces and chunky bracalets. Wild hairstyles, multicolored looks like pink, blue or orange hues. Her signature look included a messy, spiked style or voluminous curls. Bold and theatrical makeup, heavy eyeliner, bright eyeshadows and dramatic lipstick shades.
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Diana of Wales

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  Princess Diana The late princess of Wales was perhaps the most studied, evaluated, followed, photographed and persued woman of the decade, yet all that that attention didn't stop her from consistently putting together breathtaking appearances. Princess Diana's fashion during the 1980s is iconic, with her style evolving from a more modest look to a glamorous and sophisticated image as she become a global icon. She was frequently seen with: Soft-colored dresses. Classic, understated pieces. Puff sleeves, ruffles, and high necks. High-waisted pants. Oversized blazers. Her most famous ensembles from that era were her engagement dress, a blue polka-dot dress, and tailored suits, especially the well-cut jacket sets with a feminine touch.
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Grace Jones

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  Grace Jones She was a prominent figure in 80s fashion and is often remembered for her bold, avant-garde style that blended punk, new wave, and high fashion. She was known for her striking, androgynous look, characterized by strong geometric shapes, sharp tailoring and dramatic makeup. Here are some key aspects of Grace Jones fashion in the 80s: Oversized blazers and boxy jackets. Big jewelry, bold hats and futuristic glasses. Her outfits often combined geometric shapes with contrasting elements. Jones was known for breaking gender boundaries in fashion, wearing both men's and women's clothing. She frequently sported long, side-shorn hairstyles, bold eye makeup, and striking lip colors like red or black.
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