Fashions of the Year 1980-1990

Words and Quotes which describe the time: The 1980s will seem like a walk in the park when compared to new global challenges-Jack Welch "Life can pass you by if you don't stop and take a look around.“-Ferris Bueller’s Day Off "You're not dying you just cant think of anything good to do“-Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Who influenced the fashions? Princess Diana and her love for fashion gave many women a chance to explore the feminine look that was a banded in the 70’s. Sandra Day O’ Connor was the first women appointed to Supreme Court.

What was the silhouette? The inverted triangle or also known as the European V.

Who were the designers and labels? Karl Lagerfeld Anne Klein Perry Ellis Vivian Westwood John Galliano Labels Izod, Polo, Lauren, Bum, Enough

What were the trends? Women wore skirts that were narrow and just above the knee with a Victorian high-collared blouse. Men wore the double breasted suits. The “preppie look” was big. Dockers, penny-loafers, boat shoes.

What colors were popular? They wore very bright, bold colors such as: pink, orange, green, blue. The neon colors.

What textiles were used? Wool Silk Natural fibers

What movies are representative of the time? Flash dance Pretty in Pink Ferris Buellers Day Off Footloose (early 80s) Top Gun Back to the Future The Goonies

What clothing parallels can be made to other time periods? Drop waist skirts The 80’s are in the same time period as the 30’s where they wore the big shoulders, the inverted triangle.

What historical moments occurred? Mount St. Helens erupted ’80 President Carter boycotts Moscow Olympics ’80 Fall of the Berlin Wall ’89 Assassination attempt of President Reagan ’81 Prince Charles and Diana wedding ‘81

Works Cited www.sewing.org October 2-3 www.inthe80s.com October 2-3 www.yesterdayland.com October 2-3 www.virtualrunway.com October 2-3 www.google.com fashioncolor+1980 Oct. 2-3 www.fashionhistory.com October 2-3