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(1980′s sequin bathing suit)

Vintage Fashion Trends in 1983-

Glitter was gold. Anything with sequins and beads flew off the shelf. Sequins need very little upkeep. No ironing is necessary and solidly beaded dresses will not wrinkle. For the big money Galanos sequined handmade  jackets sold for $10,000. The best seller at Saks was designer Sister Max. The beaded dresses made in New Delhi were selling extremely well in 1983 for $400.

Chemises are in the news again thanks to Yves Saint Laurent in his 1983 Paris couture collection.

Jumpsuits make a comeback

Revival of the shoulder pad and TV influence-

Nolan Miller gained fame as the “Dynasty” designer. Miller also designed  TV shows, including Love Boat and Fantasy Island.  Dynasty defined the trend of what business women should wear to the office. Although shoulder pads date back to the Victorian Age and were popular in the 1940′s, the prime time series revived the shoulder pad fashion statement.

-Donna Karan-Zebra-patterned sweaters

-Clothing and jewelry inspired by Africa, India and Saudi Arabia

-Jumpsuits make a comeback

Vintage Fashion Trends in 1985-

1985 was a return to the classics- the quilted Chanel bag and the revival of the Hermes scarf.

Albert Nipon

-Sailing themes show up repeatedly in clothing

Prices at the store 1985

Saks Fifth Avenue Baby Dior signature flannel pajamas for $23

Tiffany’s crocodile handbag for $1,575

Tiffany’s 18-karat gold elm leaf brooch, pendant and ear clips for $1,075

Ellen Tracy gray sequin and silk T-shirt, $180, at Chas. A. Stevens

Neiman-Marcus Donna Karan woman’s fisher coat $47,500

Di Fiori of Beverly Hills $10,000 boots hand-painted by artist Peter

Vintage Fashion Trends 1982-

Escada introduced for the first time in this country, a high priced women’s line of clothing to U.S. consumers (average price in 1982 $525)

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Prices at the store 1982

Missoni’s wool and tweed skirt, $315, now $78 at Bloomingdale’s

Calvin Klein’s houndstooth skirt, originally $170, now $45 at Bergdorf’s

Piaget Polo Watches $7,900 at Tiffany

Givenchy boutique teddy bears called ”Hubear Givenchy” sell for $100 each

Buffalo bags from Carlos Falchi $850 each at Bergdorf’s

In the summer of 1983 the "punk" cut was being replaced by the signature short haircut ''Lulu'' style, inspired by 1920's actress Louise Brooks.

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