80s denim fashion

1988 stone washed denim jacket and pant

Strategizing my packing for summer vacation always involves some sort of lightweight jacket that must be stylish, layerable and versatile enough to give some warmth while also be a topper for dresses and skirts. In past years I’ve taken a white jean jacket and last year my khaki army jacket worked. I’ve noticed the oversized...

1980s: This oh-so-'80s street style photo (that hair!) showcased the denim skirt with a shorter hem and extra details.

We count down the worst fashion choices from the '80s.

Grace Elizabeth takes a trip back to the 1980's for Vogue Paris' August 2019 issue. Photographer Gregory Harris captures her in retro inspired ensembles on city streets and inside a studio. Styled by Virginie Benarroch, …

30 Photos of Alyssa Milano When She Was Young

There's nothing like peeking at old-fashioned spreads and advertisements to realize, wow, how trends change. Even though it's hard to imagine the street-style shots we study for outfit ideas amusing, not inspiring, future generations, you can bet on it happening. We were reminded of the cycle when we got to peek into the ad archives of Jordache, a denim label that owned much of the '70s and '80s fashion scene (think of it as the decades' J Brand or Rag & Bone). The snaps feature handsome…

The Gap, American Vogue, March 1986.

Jordache, The New York Times Magazine/Fashions of the Times, August 20, 1989.