You can spot an ’80s Bally of Switzerland ad a mile away. The product — footwear — is front-and-centre, but...
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’80s Sweaters
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’80s Sweaters
For me, the typical ’80s sweater, with its bold colours and garish graphics was forbidden fruit. While my friends strutted...
Gone Dotty
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Gone Dotty
Bold prints were an ’80s hallmark, and none were as flirty and fun than the classic polka dot. Whether they...
All the Silver Ladies
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All the Silver Ladies
Sparkle and shine were a significant hallmark of ’80s dressing. And with silver a key point in the current spring...
’80s Karl Lagerfeld
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’80s Karl Lagerfeld
I found a Chloé skirt circa late-1970s in a thrift store last week. It was a champagne colour, midi-length, with...
Are ‘Friends’ Electric?
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Are ‘Friends’ Electric?
Oh, the boomboxes and giant VHS home video cameras, the Polaroids and digital calculator watches. Nothing dates faster than technology...
The ’80s Leather Jacket
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The ’80s Leather Jacket
It may have taken 30 years, but I finally have my perfect 1980s leather motorcycle jacket. It’s red and supple...
1980s Esprit
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1980s Esprit
1987 was a big year. I had left high school and had taken up correspondence studies. I had a full-time...