1. UNIT B EVOLUTION AND MOVEMENT OF FASHION
The 1980's
2.03 Recognize the relationship between historical events and fashion evolution.

2. Mood of the decade Excess Shoulder pads, retro 1940s Big hair
Brand names appeared on outside of garment

3. Mood of the decade (cont.)
MTV
Music becomes visual
Videos become a major influence on apparel choices
Lace tops, tight skirts
Bustier worn by Madonna

4. Mood of the decade (cont.)
Television influence
Dallas—jeans, boots, western shirts, and cowboy hat
Dynasty—wide shoulder silhouettes
Miami Vice —T-shirts worn under Armani suits, pastel colors for men
General Hospital —Luke and Laura
Lady Diana Spencer weds Prince Charles
Diana’s wedding dress becomes one of the most copied in the world

5. Mood of the decade (cont.)
Workout craze, Jane Fonda
Legwarmers, leotards, sneakers
Nike, Reebok
Women left their high-heels at home and wore sneakers to work
Introduction of the thong bikini
Stirrup pants
Warm-up suits
Flashdance—increased the popularity of legwarmers, sweatshirt fabric, and sweatshirts with cut out necks

6. Mood of the decade (cont.)
Punk
Dog collars
Mohawk hairstyles
Leather jackets and chains

7. People who influenced fashion
Ralph Lauren—classic silhouettes
Calvin Klein—minimalist look, designer jeans
Donna Karan—women’s career apparel
Giorgio Armani—menswear styles from American Gigolo
First Ladies—Nancy Reagan and Barbara Bush