80s had the most influence on the modern. We all sometimes go into nostalgia when we think about the “ princess of people” in the 80s the biggest fashion icon of all time in honor of Prince Diana here are a brief history of 80s fashion way it is the most impactful on the modern style
Minimalism
They say less is more so in 80s minimalism become a part of the culture it was also due to the disco backlash. Minimalist fashion has less focus on the accessories during this era the color pallet was brown, tan, cream and orange today Kim Kardashian is seen a lot with this aesthetic
Aerobics
There was a craze of aerobics In the 80s.The ripped sweatshirts, tights, sweatpants and tracksuits were all hyped in footwear; “sneakers” were a large part of the culture. Jane Fonda’s was one of the icon for the aerobic craze
Power Dressing
Shoulder pads were also the craze of the 80s. Mugler was very influential for this aesthetic. The television prime time shows Dallas and, in particular, Dynasty influenced increasingly oversized shoulder pads. Shoulder pads, popularized by Joan Collins and Linda Evans from the soap opera Dynasty were popular from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. Dallas, however, promoted displays of wealth involving jewelry and sparkling clothing. It has a very positive effect on the workplace and give women a very new confidence
Asian Fashion
During this era of 80s Asian fashion make a very big impact on the USA and UK kimonos were a very popular piece of clothing during this era. Japanese fashion become so important and become a catalyst for the inspiration of upcoming times .for reference look vogue and Elle magazine these covers in 1983 and 85 respectively.
