70 Fashion Moments to Relive from the Glamorous 1980s
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70 Fashion Moments to Relive from the Glamorous 1980s
The 1980s were a decade of bold style, colors, and silhouettes—and heaping amounts of permed hair. With trends spanning ripped tights and biker jackets, polished oversized blazers and poof skirts; and style icons ranging from Joan Jett to Joan Collins, it was one of the most eclectic decades in fashion. Like it or not, the '80s are back in full force. From shoulder pads to power suits and all that's in between, some of the era's key looks are making a comeback in fashion. Get inspired by taking a look back at some of the most memorable and defining style moments of the decade.
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1985
French design house Emanuel Ungaro shows its spring 1985 ready-to-wear collection in Paris. The models are wearing polka-dot dresses with matching hats.
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1987
French fashion designer Christian Lacroix works on his 1987 spring-summer haute couture line for Patou. Fashion model Kadija is wearing a large black hat with a rose-colored dress.
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1982
Iman poses on the runway at Thierry Mugler's spring 1983 ready-to-wear show.
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1983
Models strut down the runway at Issey Miyake's fall 1983 ready-to-wear show.
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1986
Models parade down the catwalk at Franco Moschino's 1986 ready-to-wear show.
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1989
Designer Gianfranco Ferré and models at the Christian Dior spring 1990 ready-to-wear show.
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1982
Models on the runway at Claude Montana's spring 1983 ready-to-wear show.
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1981
Models on the runway at Vivienne Westwood's fall 1981 fashion show.
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1985
A model walks the runway at Azzedine Alaïa's spring 1986 fashion show.
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1981
Designer Calvin Klein and model Iman at the Met Gala.
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1980
A Studio 54 club-goer wears a green blouse with dramatic shoulder pads over a black leotard.
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1983
Jerry Hall models a polka-dot dress, red wide-brim hat, and a matching belt.
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1986
Three models showcase their colorful power suits while going for a casual walk down the street.
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1982
Pat Cleveland in a metallic blue party dress at Marc Bouwer's runway show during New York Fashion Week.
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1982
Jerry Hall and Marie Helvin in black-and-white ensembles at the Royal Ascot.
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1984
A model in an all-green look and matching sunglasses walks the Claude Montana runway at Paris Fashion Week.
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1983
Cyndi Lauper in a colorful glam-rock look.
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1986
Linda Evans, Diahann Carroll, and Joan Collins wearing shoulder pad dresses, pearls, and fur coats in a Dynasty promo photo.
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1989
Princess Diana in a pink-and-red Catherine Walker dress and a matching Philip Somerville hat on an official visit to Kuwait.
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1983
Grace Jones in a colorful look and spandex leggings at an after-party following the Grammy Awards.
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1980
Sarah Jessica Parker in a boxy blazer, high-waisted jeans, and white sneakers.
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1984
Madonna wearing her signature rubber bracelets and cross jewelry for a photo shoot.
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1988
Salt-N-Pepa in matching looks and accessories for an official portrait session.
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1984
Joan Jett in her signature glam-rock look.
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1980
Partygoers wear dresses and cowboy boots for a night out at Studio 54.
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1984
A model wears a puff-sleeved red leopard-print coat at Givenchy's fall 1984 runway show during Paris Fashion Week.
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1988
Beverly Johnson and Grace Jones show off their outfits.
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1980
A model poses in a red chained blazer and head scarf.
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1983
Diana Ross in a striped jumpsuit for a night out at the Embassy Nightclub in London.
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1980
Punk rock flourished in London—with fishnets, chains, and studs as the go-to accessories.
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1982
Brooke Shields poses in a turtleneck and checked blazer.
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1984
A denim street style look on King's Road in London.
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1985
A model in an oversized yellow blazer, complete with shoulder pads and a large chain necklace.
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1984
Jane Fonda's revolutionary workout tapes helped popularize the gym look of the era: bodysuits, leg warmers, and sweatbands.
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1984
Demi Moore wears harem-style overalls and a gray hat in Los Angeles.
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1985
Janet Jackson embraces power shoulders in a red top tucked into high-waisted denim.
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1982
A woman models Emanuel Ungaro's spring collection in London.
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1986
Ines De La Fressange in a chained little black dress on the Chanel runway in Paris.
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1982
A portrait of model Toukie Smith draped in a striped robe.
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1984
Madonna in her iconic white "Boy Toy" look for her "Like a Virgin" performance at the 1984 MTV VMAs.
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1983
A model wears a suited cardigan look at an Anne Klein presentation.
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1987
A model in a little black dress complete with pink pouf detailing at Yves Saint Laurent's runway show during Paris Fashion Week.
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1983
Pat Cleveland in a Mickey Mouse T-shirt and high-waisted jeans.
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1988
A model wears a cascading red double-breasted blazer, miniskirt, and pumps.
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1989
Grace Jones in a caged black look and hat for a performance.
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1988
A model dons a blue tweed skirt suit on the street.
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1988
Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz redefine couple dressing in coordinating pale-blue looks.
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1989
Princess Diana in a blue-and-white suited look and matching hat.
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1988
Cindy Crawford in an oversized black leather jacket in New York.
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1987
Designer Patrick Kelly poses with his models in Paris.
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1989
Naomi Campbell walks the Thierry Mugler runway at Paris Fashion Week.
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1987
A model wears a fuchsia dress and jeweled earrings out on the street.
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1985
Vanessa Williams in an all-white ensemble.
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1988
Roxanne Shanté in black-and-white tube socks and high-top Reebok sneakers.
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1983
Joan Collins wearing lace gloves, a ruffle-shoulder gown, and diamonds as Alexis Carrington in Dynasty.
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1986
Mandy Smith in a tank top, high-waisted jeans, and boots.
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1987
A model wears a belted jacket and pleated skirt by Yohji Yamamoto.
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1983
A woman wears a fur coat and slouchy leather boots out in the snow.
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1985
A model wears a metallic printed shirt for a portrait session.
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1985
A model wears a red jumpsuit, gray blazer, and black hat for photographs in front of a bridge in New York.
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1987
A model, wearing a printed dress with a poof skirt and puff sleeves, walks the runway at Christian Lacroix's spring 1988 fashion show.
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1987
Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks attend the MTV Video Music Awards.
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1989
Linda Evangelista wears a suede jacket, a turtleneck, and trousers at the Calvin Klein fashion show.
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1987
Whitney Houston attends the 29th annual Grammy Awards in a shimmery peplum top and white pencil skirt.
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1988
A model wears a silk bustier and crinoline at the Jean Paul Gaultier spring 1989 fashion show.
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1983
Cher and Chaz Bono wear leather jackets and skirts while dining in West Hollywood, California.
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1986
Carla Bruni and other models wear color-blocked maillots at Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's spring 1987 fashion show.
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1986
A group of models applaud designer Azzedine Alaïa at his spring 1986 fashion show.
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1982
A model poses on the runway in a gold sequined top and trousers at the Sonia Rykiel spring 1983 fashion show.
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1980
Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin attend the film premiere of 9 to 5.
Shoulder pads, power suits, and beyond.