1980s “The spirit of the 1980s, a decade of excess, power, speculation, and confrontation, was mirrored in fashion”(Golbin 14). In the 1980s, Ronald Reagan won the presidential election with the assurance that there would be major tax cuts and less governmental influence. Shoulder pads, teased hair, and parachute pants are the most memorable fashions of the ‘80s (History.com Staff). The technological advances, uniqueness of the fashion, and the emergence of society shaped the 1980s known today. In the 80s, many technological advances were made. Personal computers, cell phones, CDs, and video game consoles all started to make an appearance throughout this decade. One impactful invention was cable television. “By the end of the 1980s, 60 percent
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One influence came from networks and television shows (Frankel 57).The admiration for the show or the actors and actresses, lead to the copying of the costumes used. Bill Cosby's bright patterned sweaters were brought into society and made popular by "The Cosby Show." Networks, like CNN and MTV, made specific fashion programs to inform people of the latest styles and trends (Frankel 57). Music and music videos also impacted the way people dressed (History.com Staff). People all around the world copied hairstyles and fashions from music videos and their artists. D.M.C., a hip hop artist, performed in unlaced Adidas sneakers and wrote a hit "My Adidas" kicking off a trend (Frankel 60). Popular icons also brought new and different trends into society (Frankel 60-61). "Michael Jackson's single sequined glove with matching socks could be seen in the videos for his album Thriller. This was copied by his fans as was his many-zippered red leather jacket" (Frankel 60). Madonna has become an icon as hundreds of thousands of women have copied her "undergarment on top of clothes" idea from the 1980s to present day. Lastly, Lady Diana made headlines with her 25-foot train and puffy sleeves as she walked down the isle (Frankel 58). Icons, music, and television have made fashion what it is
One influence came from networks and television shows (Frankel 57).The admiration for the show or the actors and actresses, lead to the copying of the costumes used. Bill Cosby's bright patterned sweaters were brought into society and made popular by "The Cosby Show." Networks, like CNN and MTV, made specific fashion programs to inform people of the latest styles and trends (Frankel 57). Music and music videos also impacted the way people dressed (History.com Staff). People all around the world copied hairstyles and fashions from music videos and their artists. D.M.C., a hip hop artist, performed in unlaced Adidas sneakers and wrote a hit "My Adidas" kicking off a trend (Frankel 60). Popular icons also brought new and different trends into society (Frankel 60-61). "Michael Jackson's single sequined glove with matching socks could be seen in the videos for his album Thriller. This was copied by his fans as was his many-zippered red leather jacket" (Frankel 60). Madonna has become an icon as hundreds of thousands of women have copied her "undergarment on top of clothes" idea from the 1980s to present day. Lastly, Lady Diana made headlines with her 25-foot train and puffy sleeves as she walked down the isle (Frankel 58). Icons, music, and television have made fashion what it is