52 Examples of 80s Fashion

From Bowie Inspired Beauty Editorials to Retro Opulence Attire

— June 19, 2013 — Fashion
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.
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Bright 80s Cartoon Blankets
Bright 80s Cartoon Blankets
Warm Up with Your Favorite Ray of Joy with the Rainbow Brite Body Cozy
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Revamped Business Ensembles
Revamped Business Ensembles
Genny Fall 2013 Takes Inspirations from Masculine Suits
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High Impact 80s Collections
High Impact 80s Collections
The Iceberg Fall 2013 Line Doesn't Shy Away From Color and Bold Prints
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Statement Sweater Menswear
Statement Sweater Menswear
The Ricardo Dourado Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is 80s Inspired
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Bold Broadcaster Editorials
Bold Broadcaster Editorials
The Double Magazine Field of Vision Photoshoot is On-Air
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Vibrant Treat-Inspired Photography
Vibrant Treat-Inspired Photography
The Milkshake Photography Series is Vibrant and Futuristic
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Newspaper-Printed Pullovers
Newspaper-Printed Pullovers
The Paperboy Hipster Sweater Resembles the 1980s Grunge Scene
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Haute Businesswear Editorials
Haute Businesswear Editorials
The Collections Autumn Winter 2012 Editorial Highlights Couture
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Reptilian Holiday Shoes
Reptilian Holiday Shoes
The Adidas Superstar 80s Chinese New Year Sneakers Slither
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Artistic Angular Collections
Artistic Angular Collections
The Helmut Lang Fall 2013 Line Displays Geometric Patterns
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Soaring Rainbow Footwear
Soaring Rainbow Footwear
These Creep Up Flashing Platforms by Jeffrey Campbell are Kooky
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Cleverly Antiqued Kicks
Cleverly Antiqued Kicks
This Well Worn Chuck Taylor Collection Already Carry That Used Look
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Retro Blue-Collar Captures
Retro Blue-Collar Captures
The Barbara Palvin by Cuneyt Akeroglu Editorial is Patriotic
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Effervescent Geisha Editorials
Effervescent Geisha Editorials
The Claire Huish 'Drive' Photoshoot Mixes Contemporary with Retro
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Glamorous Retro Workout Photography
Glamorous Retro Workout Photography
This Fashion Focused Series Includes Retro Workout Attire
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Androgynous All-terrain Boots
Androgynous All-terrain Boots
Patta and KangaROOS Create Urban Hiking Boots for Him and Her
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Pattern Overload Editorials
Pattern Overload Editorials
The Clash Interview Magazine Portrait Series is Color-Enriched
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Avant-Garde 80s-Inspired Shades
Avant-Garde 80s-Inspired Shades
The RVS by V Point of View Collection Channel Retro Hollywood
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Patriotic Tight Accessories
Patriotic Tight Accessories
These Springsteen Leggings from Fred Flare Show National Pride
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Candid Inner City Captures
Candid Inner City Captures
The Stussy Tribe Holiday 2012 Lookbook Takes to the Streets of NYC
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Edgy Monochromatic Fashion
Edgy Monochromatic Fashion
Vogue Paris 'Graphique District' Stars a Funky Magdalena Frackowiak
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Gender-Bending Cosmetic Captures
Gender-Bending Cosmetic Captures
The Vivo Antonio TUSH Editorial is Androgynous
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Humorous Mullet Accessories
Humorous Mullet Accessories
The Mullet Wig Will Transform Your Hairstyle in Seconds
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Provocative 80s-Inspired Pictorials
Provocative 80s-Inspired Pictorials
Nicole Kidman Gets Sensual for a Mario Testino Photo Shoot
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Zany Patchwork Menswear
Zany Patchwork Menswear
The Martine Rose Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection is Daring
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Playful Monochromatic Fashion
Playful Monochromatic Fashion
The Nasty Gal Loud and Clear Lookbook Stars Jodie Smith
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Mirrored Kaleidoscope Catalogs
Mirrored Kaleidoscope Catalogs
The Something Else Summer 2013 Lookbook Embraces Pattern
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Ghetto Blaster Phone Cases
Ghetto Blaster Phone Cases
Up Your Street Cred with the Boombox Ghetto Blaster iPhone Case
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Drowsy Workout Editorials
Drowsy Workout Editorials
The Russh Australia In My Own Time Photoshoot is Sleepy
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Seductive Acid Washed Ads
Seductive Acid Washed Ads
The Versace Jeans Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign Preview is Beach Ready
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Metallic Militant Couture
Metallic Militant Couture
The Atelier Versace Spring 2013 Collection Embodies Female Empowerment
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Retro Romance Photoshoots
Retro Romance Photoshoots
Jason Kim It Had to be You Represents Lust in Every Decade
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Bowie Inspired Beauty Editorials
Bowie Inspired Beauty Editorials
The Just For One Day Elle Mexico Cover Story Channels the 80s
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Large-Coiffed 80s Editorials
Large-Coiffed 80s Editorials
Andreea Diaconu is Boldly Nostalgic in the ‘When Glam Ruled' Fe
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Retro Biker Editorials
Retro Biker Editorials
The French Revue de Modes #22 Stars Anja Kostantinova and Ashley Smith
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Retro Opulence Attire
Retro Opulence Attire
The Double Edge Ellements Editorial Embraces Ornamentation
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Electrifying 80s Covers
Electrifying 80s Covers
The Jamie Wise ADON Fashion Story Graces the Publication's 3rd Issue
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Canadian Tuxedo Editorials
Canadian Tuxedo Editorials
The Sui He by Lachlan Bailey Portrait Series is Denim-Clad
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Miami Heat Fashion Ads
Miami Heat Fashion Ads
The Reserved Spring 2013 Campaign Follows a 'Be Inspired' Theme
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80s-Inspired Arcade Fashion
80s-Inspired Arcade Fashion
Frida Aasen Rocks Big Hair and Body Suits in Exit's 'Ride Me, Play Me'
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80s Glamour Portraits
80s Glamour Portraits
The No Laughing Matter Hunger Magazine Beauty Story is Cheeky
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Candy-Colored Retro Fashion
Candy-Colored Retro Fashion
Cake Mag Transformed Retro from Electric Neon to Cotton Candy Pastels
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Futuristic 80s-Inspired Couture
Futuristic 80s-Inspired Couture
The '2 Future 4 U' Editorial is Galactic and Seductive
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80s Seapunk Streetwear
80s Seapunk Streetwear
The Emma Mulholland Spring 2013 Collection is Retro Infused
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Industrial Edgy Apparel
Industrial Edgy Apparel
The Richard Nicoll 2013 F/W Collection is Beanie and Metallic-Laden
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Technicolored Knitwear Editorials
Technicolored Knitwear Editorials
The Ethnicolor Fashion Story is Visually Vivid
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Kaleidoscopic Fashion Photography
Kaleidoscopic Fashion Photography
The Something Else 2013 Collection is Graphic Prints Galore
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Bohemian Skater Portraits
Bohemian Skater Portraits
The Gold Dust Ben Trovato Editorial is Colorfully Styled
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Ghetto Blaster Backpacks
Ghetto Blaster Backpacks
The Boompack is a Wearable Multimedia Entertainment Unit for the Streets
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