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specific name for the decade
The 80's decade was labeled simply the "eigthies". -
fashion influence
The western economic boom influenced the fashion of the 1980s. People were finacially stable and older people started to act aand dress younger. -
what country led the world in fashion?
America dominated the fashion indusrty in the 1980s with nike. -
Period: to
1980's
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fashion influences
Madonna was a major influence in the 1980s. She wore bright colors and teased her hair. -
major event
Major earthquake in Turkey claims 1,200 lives. -
major events
Canada gained complete independence. -
fashion fads
workout clothes and leg waremers became popular in the 1980s. Band tshitrs and neon colors were also very popular. Cartoon characters often made an apperance on shirts. -
popular music
Madonna,Micheal Jackson, and Pink Floyd were popular music artists. Pop, rock and alternative music was popular in this decade. -
major events
Pictonary game was invented. -
major events
Fisrt hole in the ozone layer was discovered. -
music influence
Band tees became popular in the 1980s based on the rock bands popular in that time. -
men clothing
shoes: Air jordans or boat shoes
pants: peg-legged jeans, parachute pants, and sport shorts.
dress clothes: sweater vests and slacks
hats: phadoras and bucket hats
accesories: bandannas, sunglasses, and fanny packs
work clothes: shoulder pads and suits
military: traditional military uniform
hair styles: teased hair -
women clothing
shoes: high-tops and jelly shoes
pants: leggings, parachute pants, and stretch-stirrup pants
dress clothes: mini skirts and broad shoulder pad on the blazers
hats: phadoras
accesories: big earrings, leg warmers , and sweat bands.
work clothes: blazers with big shoulder pads and a pencil skirt
skirts/shorts: mini skirts and athletic shorts
hair styles: teased hair and headbands
