80s fashion is known for being over the top and larger than life with its iconic shoulder pads, neon colors and perm-ridden hairstyles. In recent years, however, 80s fashion has begun to permeate the mainstream fashion industry. Its classic designs have received modern touches from designers all over the world, bringing retro styles back in a big way.
Everything from backpacks shaped like 80s ghetto blasters to David Bowie-inspired fashion has begun popping up on runways, in department stores and everywhere in between. Women can once again purchase neon-colored body suits from stores like American Apparel, channeling the 80s obsession with aerobics and other dance-heavy workout regimes. Men can also get their 80s on with a mullet hair accessory. This headband actually has a fake mullet attached to it, so when placed around the head it gives the illusion of a real mullet.
Regardless of your 80s obsessions, these 80s fashion stylings are sure to quench the craving for retro accessories, footwear and workout gear.
52 Examples of 80s Fashion
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Industrial Edgy Apparel
The Richard Nicoll 2013 F/W Collection is Beanie and Metallic-Laden
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Kaleidoscopic Fashion Photography
The Something Else 2013 Collection is Graphic Prints Galore
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Bohemian Skater Portraits
The Gold Dust Ben Trovato Editorial is Colorfully Styled
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Ghetto Blaster Backpacks
The Boompack is a Wearable Multimedia Entertainment Unit for the Streets
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Technicolored Knitwear Editorials
The Ethnicolor Fashion Story is Visually Vivid
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80s Seapunk Streetwear
The Emma Mulholland Spring 2013 Collection is Retro Infused
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Futuristic 80s-Inspired Couture
The '2 Future 4 U' Editorial is Galactic and Seductive
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Candy-Colored Retro Fashion
Cake Mag Transformed Retro from Electric Neon to Cotton Candy Pastels
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80s Glamour Portraits
The No Laughing Matter Hunger Magazine Beauty Story is Cheeky
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Edgy Monochromatic Fashion
Vogue Paris 'Graphique District' Stars a Funky Magdalena Frackowiak
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Canadian Tuxedo Editorials
The Sui He by Lachlan Bailey Portrait Series is Denim-Clad
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Electrifying 80s Covers
The Jamie Wise ADON Fashion Story Graces the Publication's 3rd Issue
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Retro Biker Editorials
The French Revue de Modes #22 Stars Anja Kostantinova and Ashley Smith
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Miami Heat Fashion Ads
The Reserved Spring 2013 Campaign Follows a 'Be Inspired' Theme
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Humorous Mullet Accessories
The Mullet Wig Will Transform Your Hairstyle in Seconds
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Patriotic Tight Accessories
These Springsteen Leggings from Fred Flare Show National Pride
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Avant-Garde 80s-Inspired Shades
The RVS by V Point of View Collection Channel Retro Hollywood
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Retro Opulence Attire
The Double Edge Ellements Editorial Embraces Ornamentation
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Metallic Militant Couture
The Atelier Versace Spring 2013 Collection Embodies Female Empowerment
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Mirrored Kaleidoscope Catalogs
The Something Else Summer 2013 Lookbook Embraces Pattern
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Haute Businesswear Editorials
The Collections Autumn Winter 2012 Editorial Highlights Couture
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80s-Inspired Arcade Fashion
Frida Aasen Rocks Big Hair and Body Suits in Exit's 'Ride Me, Play Me'
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Seductive Acid Washed Ads
The Versace Jeans Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign Preview is Beach Ready
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Zany Patchwork Menswear
The Martine Rose Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection is Daring
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Candid Inner City Captures
The Stussy Tribe Holiday 2012 Lookbook Takes to the Streets of NYC
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Playful Monochromatic Fashion
The Nasty Gal Loud and Clear Lookbook Stars Jodie Smith
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Provocative 80s-Inspired Pictorials
Nicole Kidman Gets Sensual for a Mario Testino Photo Shoot
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Bowie Inspired Beauty Editorials
The Just For One Day Elle Mexico Cover Story Channels the 80s
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Large-Coiffed 80s Editorials
Andreea Diaconu is Boldly Nostalgic in the ‘When Glam Ruled' Fe
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Effervescent Geisha Editorials
The Claire Huish 'Drive' Photoshoot Mixes Contemporary with Retro
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Glamorous Retro Workout Photography
This Fashion Focused Series Includes Retro Workout Attire
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Retro Romance Photoshoots
Jason Kim It Had to be You Represents Lust in Every Decade
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Gender-Bending Cosmetic Captures
The Vivo Antonio TUSH Editorial is Androgynous
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Artistic Angular Collections
The Helmut Lang Fall 2013 Line Displays Geometric Patterns
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Pattern Overload Editorials
The Clash Interview Magazine Portrait Series is Color-Enriched
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Revamped Business Ensembles
Genny Fall 2013 Takes Inspirations from Masculine Suits
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Newspaper-Printed Pullovers
The Paperboy Hipster Sweater Resembles the 1980s Grunge Scene
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Soaring Rainbow Footwear
These Creep Up Flashing Platforms by Jeffrey Campbell are Kooky
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Reptilian Holiday Shoes
The Adidas Superstar 80s Chinese New Year Sneakers Slither
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Statement Sweater Menswear
The Ricardo Dourado Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is 80s Inspired
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Retro Blue-Collar Captures
The Barbara Palvin by Cuneyt Akeroglu Editorial is Patriotic
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Androgynous All-terrain Boots
Patta and KangaROOS Create Urban Hiking Boots for Him and Her
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Cleverly Antiqued Kicks
This Well Worn Chuck Taylor Collection Already Carry That Used Look
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High Impact 80s Collections
The Iceberg Fall 2013 Line Doesn't Shy Away From Color and Bold Prints
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Vibrant Treat-Inspired Photography
The Milkshake Photography Series is Vibrant and Futuristic
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Drowsy Workout Editorials
The Russh Australia In My Own Time Photoshoot is Sleepy
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Ghetto Blaster Phone Cases
Up Your Street Cred with the Boombox Ghetto Blaster iPhone Case
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Bold Broadcaster Editorials
The Double Magazine Field of Vision Photoshoot is On-Air
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Bright 80s Cartoon Blankets
Warm Up with Your Favorite Ray of Joy with the Rainbow Brite Body Cozy
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