25 Fierce 1980's Fashion Revivals

— March 9, 2009 — Fashion
1980's fashion is at once brutal and beautiful. There are shining moments, like Members Only jackets, Madonna's "Like a Virgin" look and fierce fitness outfits. There are also some looks that are a bit more laughable; thankfully, however, most of these 1980's fashions have stayed in the past.

We've featured a number of 1980's-inspired fashions, from shoulder pads and angular jackets to retro sunglasses. Check out some of my favorite style revivals below.

Implications - Recycling trends is a crucial aspect of the multi-billion dollar fashion industry as well as a variety of other industries. Reviving and reinventing something that was once popular and making it seem interesting and fresh is a unique and complex cycle that allows companies to look to the past in order to progress in the future.
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Floppy Disk Bracelets
Floppy Disk Bracelets
Bringing the 80s Back
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80s Icon Revived
80s Icon Revived
Mr. T Doll Exhibition In San Francisco
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80s Tech As Modern Fashion
80s Tech As Modern Fashion
Paul Smith Ghettoblaster Bag
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Chunky 80's-Inspired Jewelry
Chunky 80's-Inspired Jewelry
Gold and Silver 'Love' Rings by Chutapat Wittaya
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Spikey Stilettos
Spikey Stilettos
Dolce & Gabbana's Tribute To The 80's
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Snake Skin Boat Shoes
Snake Skin Boat Shoes
80s Yuppie Look Is Back With a Wild Twist
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80s Sunglasses Dominate Fashion Market
80s Sunglasses Dominate Fashion Market
Ray Ban Wayfarer
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80s Movie Fashion
80s Movie Fashion
Puma's Disc Blaze, Goonies-Inspired Sneakers
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1980s Graffiti-Inspired Sneakers
1980s Graffiti-Inspired Sneakers
Psychedelic Boots From Louis Vuitton and Stephen Sprouse
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Mirrored 80s Masks
Mirrored 80s Masks
Kaleidoscopic Fashion Photos For Vogue Italia by Andreas Stavrinides
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80s Sunglasses For Men
80s Sunglasses For Men
Josh Hartnett's White Shades
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80's Denim Revivals
80's Denim Revivals
Acid Wash Jeans
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‘80s Hairstyle Revivals
‘80s Hairstyle Revivals
Louis Vuitton S/S 2009
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Bodysuit Revivals
Bodysuit Revivals
Sasha Fierce Rocks 80s Fashion
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Canvas Sneaker Comebacks
Canvas Sneaker Comebacks
Victoria Shoes Return From the 1980s
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'80s-Inspired Watches
'80s-Inspired Watches
Nixon Prototypes Channel Glory Days of Pong, Tetris and TV
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80's Clothing Brand Comebacks
80's Clothing Brand Comebacks
Members Only Still Dominates Urban Scene
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Aerobic Fashion Comebacks
Aerobic Fashion Comebacks
Dazed & Confused Gets Sweaty, 80s Style
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80's-Inspired Hairstyles
80's-Inspired Hairstyles
Braided Dreadlocks Are Topshop Unique Chic
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80s-Inspired Celeb Photoshoots
80s-Inspired Celeb Photoshoots
Liv Tyler Rocks the Leotard in Wonderland Magazine
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80s Rocker-Chic Couture
80s Rocker-Chic Couture
Agyness Deyn in French Vogue
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The Return of Retro Watches
The Return of Retro Watches
The Timex 80 Watch Brings Back Old-School Digital
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70s & 80s Cliches As Fashion
70s & 80s Cliches As Fashion
Chloe Resort 2009 Collection
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80s Disco Fashion
80s Disco Fashion
Shoulder Pads and Metallics at Versace Fall 2009
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80s Rocker Chic
80s Rocker Chic
Gisele Sizzles in Elle Magazine
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