UNIT B EVOLUTION AND MOVEMENT OF FASHION

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UNIT BEVOLUTION AND MOVEMENT OF FASHION
The 1980's

• 2.03 Recognize the relationship between
  historical events and fashion evolution.

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Mood of the decade

• Excess
• Shoulder pads, retro 1940s
• Big hair
• Brand names appeared on outside of garment

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Mood of the decade (cont.)

• MTV
• Music becomes visual
• Videos become a major influence on apparel
  choices
• Lace tops, tight skirts
• Bustier worn by Madonna

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Mood of the decade (cont.)

• Television influence
• Dallasjeans, boots, western shirts, and cowboy
  hat
• Dynastywide shoulder silhouettes
• Miami Vice T-shirts worn under Armani suits,
  pastel colors for men
• General Hospital Luke and Laura
• Lady Diana Spencer weds Prince Charles
• Dianas wedding dress becomes one of the most
  copied in the world

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Mood of the decade (cont.)

• Workout craze, Jane Fonda
• Legwarmers, leotards, sneakers
• Nike, Reebok
• Women left their high-heels at home and wore
  sneakers to work
• Introduction of the thong bikini
• Stirrup pants
• Warm-up suits
• Flashdanceincreased the popularity of
  legwarmers, sweatshirt fabric, and sweatshirts
  with cut out necks

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Mood of the decade (cont.)

• Punk
• Dog collars
• Mohawk hairstyles
• Leather jackets and chains

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People who influenced fashion

• Ralph Laurenclassic silhouettes
• Calvin Kleinminimalist look, designer jeans
• Donna Karanwomens career apparel
• Giorgio Armanimenswear styles from American
  Gigolo
• First LadiesNancy Reagan and Barbara Bush