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Looking sharp in 1979 – clothes styles

The 70s 80s 90s Blog13 years ago4 years ago03 mins

Looking sharp in 1979 – New Wave clobber

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In the 80s – did we really wear swimwear like this?!!

The 70s 80s 90s Blog13 years ago6 years ago01 mins

In the 80s – did we really wear swimwear like this?!!

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New Romantic style leaders of 1980

The 70s 80s 90s Blog14 years ago6 years ago13 mins

New Romantic style leaders of 1980

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1980s pop does Japan and China

The 70s 80s 90s Blog15 years ago4 years ago09 mins

The sound, visuals and political aesthetic of Japan and China influenced western pop bands and culture in the 1980s

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King’s Road Chelsea in 1981

The 70s 80s 90s Blog15 years ago4 years ago03 mins

In the early 1980s, the King’s Road in Chelsea was still a magnet for hipsters and partygoers before it lost its cool

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1981 and 16-pleat Bowie trousers

The 70s 80s 90s Blog15 years ago4 years ago04 mins

1981 saw ska and 2Tone reach its peak but some people were wearing 16-pleat Bowie trousers as part of the New Romantic look

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