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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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1981
Forever style muse Bianca Jagger arrives at A-list hot spot Studio 54 wearing a frilly lace dress.
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Film star Claudia Cardinale sits front row at a fashion show in the early ’80s. The actress wears a polka-dot dress with a tie neckline.
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1981
The Issey Miyake runway is a lesson in fashion meets art.
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1988
Ines de la Fressange brings the drama on the Chanel runway.
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1981
Swimsuit models Chancela Almonsour, Sara Wills, and Shae Huckaby stun onstage in bamboo hoop earrings and high-cut one-pieces.
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1980
French singer and model Amanda Lear wearing an asymmetric leather dress with fishnet tights. The futuristic sunglasses are a nice finishing touch.
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1980
Legendary supermodel Beverly Johnson and Italian clothing designer Giorgio di Sant’ Angelo spotted in chic ensembles outside of Studio 54. Johnson sports a double-breasted leather blazer with metallic trousers to match.
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1980
Leave it to Olivia Newton-John to master ’80s style with ease. The Grease star sports a heavy fur coat and matching muffler hat.
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1980
French designer Pierre Cardin’s fall/winter haute couture show in Paris. Each model is donning a bow-detailed gown with over-the-top embellishments that are quintessential to the era.
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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, a 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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The ’80s Are Back: 80 Fashion Moments to Relive from the Decade
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