Colegiul Naional Arany Jnos

Atestat la limba englez

Elev: Monica Kirly

Profesor coordonator: Angelica Boeriu

Salonta 2011

The 1980s Fashion

Contents
I. Introduction:
1. Definition of Fashion

II. Main Body:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Evolution of Fashion General characteristics of the 1980s : politics, economics, music and film industry 1980s Fashion Fashion designers of the 1980s Fashion icons in the 1980s

III. Conclusion:
1. 2. The return of the 1980s Fashion Personal Opinion

WHAT IS FASHION?
Fashion is the accepted day to day way of dressing at a given time. If you see everyone wearing the same color or style when they have not been the trend before, such is "infashion." Fashion is the total outlook of an individual of today and only for today. Through fashion evolves and some styles come back, it only applys for "now". Even the retro fashion is never the same. Never has and never will.

Evolution of Fashion

Who hasnt heard something about the most representative eras of fashion, like 1950s, hippies age, disco fever, or grunge? All these ideologies have made an important change through the time. There is a great evolution through the fashion of the 1900s to the 1990s and it involves different ideologies, dress trends, shoes and hairstyles. Im going to mention only the most representative eras of fashion.

1900s

1910s

At the beginning of 20th century fashion was incredibly extravagant, elaborate, ornated. During the 1910s the fashionable silhouette became much more lithe, fluid and soft. During the 1920s corsets were abandoned and women borrowed their clothes from the male wardrobe and chose to dress like boys. During the 1930s sportswear became fashionable.

1920s

1930s

The 1940s were the era of feminine 1940s glamour in fashion. Women used to use long elegant dresses and hats of every shape and size. The 1950s were known for jackets and shorter skirts. In the 1960s miniskirt and pants became commonplace for women.The hippie subcultures emerged. 1970s fashion began with a continuation of the mini skirts, bellbottoms and the androgynous hippie look . In the 1990s oversized t-shirts and 1960s sweatshirts, overalls, wind pants, straight-leg jeans and baggy jeans were popular.

1950s

1970s

1990s

General characteristics of the 1980s: politics, economics, TV(music, film industry)

1980s brought us Dallas and Dinasty , Madonna and MTV, Chernobyl and Cats, the Tylenol Murders and the descovery of the Titanic, Rubik's Cube and Reykjavik, Farm Aid, the fitness craze - and so much more! The 1980's was a decade of massive expansion of technology, music(The Human League, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode) , film(Breakfast Club, Goonies, Sixteen Candles) and culture. We had the best movies like the Star Wars Trilogy, Indiana Jones, and Back to the Future, we had the rise of MTV, watched Michael Jackson revolutionize what a music video was with the blockbuster 17 minute Thriller Video. And lastly we saw the rise of technology in the form of computers, which have now changed the world forever.

Dinasty

The 1980s Fashion

Acid-washed jeans and denim jackets became popular with both men and women. One popular look for men in the 1980s was hawaiian shirts. Often they would be complemented with sport coats with stitched looks. They were often gray and white, and were worn for both casual and business settings. When worn in the business setting, they were often worn without a tie. Leather jackets popularized by Michael Jackson and films like The Lost Boys were often studded and left undone to create a messier look. Oversized, slouch shouldered faded leather jackets with puffy sleeves caught on. Gloves, sometimes fingerless were fairly common.

Sneakers were usually worn

unlaced, tons of gold jewelry were in fashion. Severely bleached and ripped jeans either manufactured purposely or done by hand, became a popular fashion trend. Late in the decade plain aviator jackets and hiking boots made a comeback.Already popular aviators were joined by other forms of sunglasses. Earrings, piercings and tattooing also began to enter the mainstream.

Fashion designers of the 1980s

The French fashion designer who best defined the look of the period was Thierry Mugler .Strongly influenced by his early career in the theater, Thierry Mugler produced fashion designs which combined Hollywood retro and futurism with rounded hips, sharply accentuated shoulders, and a slight hint of the galactic heroine. Christian Lacroix sent shock waves through the world of haute couture with his flounced skirts, embroidered corsets and polkadotted crinolines which evoked the rhythms of flamenco.

Fashion icons of the 1980s Madonna The it girl of the 1980s, Madonna is arguable one of the most stylish and influential icons of all time. Famous for her eccentricity and provocative nature, girls were trying to emulate her during the 1980s. Madonna began many trends including wearing short skirts over capri pants. Often seen in garters, lacy stockings and wild, teased hair, Madonna wasnt short of being controversial.

Michael Jackson With one glove, Michael Jackson influenced the world. His simple flashy style was as compelling as his music. He was a stylish young man of the 1970s-1980s, with his afro and well put together look, including vests with wide collared shirts, printed and striped pants, and suits. He was quite the little fashion plate, even at eleven years old. After separating from the Jackson Five, he started developing his own sense of fashion.

1980s Fashion is back !

Do you remember the 1980's fashion era? The loud bright colours, big shoulder pads, bright coloured leggings Well you might be in for a shock because one of the main fashion trends for 2011 is introducing 1980's clothing back into our wardrobes but in a much more subtle way. Designers have introduced shoulder pads back into main stream fashion, however the look is slightly heightened shoulders making the trend easier and cooler to wear. Leggings and tights were a favourite item of clothing in the 1980's, they have been around in the shops for a couple of seasons now and show no signs of disappearing any time soon. One of the other main trends to hit the catwalk is acid washed/light coloured denim. Skinny jeans with rips in them are extremely popular.

Personal opinion
Fashion is one of womens pleasures in life. Through fashion a person can express his/her personality. I have chosen this subject because nowadays fashion is inspired from the 1980s period.It is important for people to know something about the clothes they wear.I think they should know how to dress!Unfortunately Romanian people are known for their tasteless way of dressing-KITSCH .We must feel comfortable and beautiful in our clothes and we should wear not only what is in fashion but also what fits us. Personality should be reflected in what you wear!

Thank you for your attention !