Fashion in the 80's

The 1980's fashion movement in japan was strongly influenced by avant-garde, which by definition: is A group active in the invention and application of new techniques in a given field, especially in the arts (Dictionary.com).

In other terms it focuses on being unique different and artistic expression, this can be strongly contrasted with some of the first qualities mentioned that were present during the 50's and 60's. Things like obedience, loyalty and submission were no longer qualities of women's clothing during the 80's and may lead one to believe that those qualities were no longer expressed through fashion.

The 1980's were clearly different in fashion trends. There was strong emphasis on sexuality, independence and flamboyance.

Pictured below is a photo shoot aimed at recreating 1980's fashion by a magazine which was exploring the explosion of avant-garde style clothing.

A current example of 80's clothing is the brand/style of 'spank'.

Spank aimed at recreating the style of clothing that was so popular in the 80's. As the name suggests the clothing was sexual in nature and aimed at grabbing someones attention, as opposed to sending a message or portraying some sort of character. 

Looking back, from 1950-1980 there have been some massive changes is just about every aspect of fashion and clothing. We started with traditional clothing and now find ourselves at flamboyant, sexually oriented clothing.