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Uniformed Individuality: Military-Inspired Fashion of the 1980s (Part II)

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

Last week I tried to show that although it is easy to see the direct influence of military on 1940s fashion, uniform-inspired fashion was not necessarily carried into the 1980s simply as part of a 1940s retro. While designers of the 1980s … Continue reading →

Uniformed Individuality: Military-Inspired Fashion of the 1980s (Part I)

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Keren Ben-Horin

When flipping through fashion magazines from the 1980s it is clear that fashion designers of the time were fascinated with the past. But, it is not just one period in the past, but rather a wild mix of influences that makes the … Continue reading →