The new fall fashions are here

Tragic! Fall of 1982, Saks Fifth Avenue  shows how mid-range they can be in this television commercial with a ridiculous jingle and images of East Coast prepster clothing. Saks, we expect greater of you.

Christian Dior runway 1987

If not for the 1980s band A-ha singing, this Christian Dior runway show could have been lifted from the 1950s. The inspiration is obvious in every piece. It’s a runway show from Spring/Summer 1987. Everything old is new again.

Marcia Baila – dancing and fashion

Very likely one of the most stylish videos ever. Les Rita Mitsouko, with lead singer Catherine Ringer, performs “Marcia Baila”. Stunning in every way.

Strike a Pose with Madonna

OK, OK, this actually dates to early 1990, so it officially is not from the 80s, but so very close. Madonna is so closely associated with the 1980s, and the fashion angle evokes the style from the 1980s while paying homage to the silver screen decades earlier. “Vogue”

For more information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vogue_(song))

Thierry Mugler and the She-Devils 1988

Our very favorite designer of all time, Thierry Mugler. Elsa Klensch narrates Muglers’ runway fashion show from 1988. Go She-Devils!

Mr T narrates an 80s fashion show

Express Yourself! Fashion advice from Mr T, a true individual.