Marlen RiosApparel Merchandising and Design

Spring 2012

1980’S

slang words Awesome Bogus Chill Lame Bad Yuppie

Historical events AIDS were identified Berlin Wall came down First women went to space

music Michael Jackson Madonna Ricky James Donna Summer

Movies Ranging Bull E.T the Extra Terrestrial Raiders of the Lost Ark Amadeus Scarface

Fashion influenceACTORS, MUSICIANS DESIGNERS, BRAND NAMES

“Dynasty” soap series and “Dallas”

Diana Princess of Wales

Laver’s Law New Romantics Nolan Millers Magnum Madonna

Ralph Lauren Calvin Klein Michael J. Fox’s

Silhouette Close fitting clothes on top with wider,

looser clothes on the bottom. Rectangular Shape Triangle Shape

Trends Skinny tight pants Baggy “MC

Hammer” pants Leg warmers Sweater Miniskirt Shoulder Pads Huge earrings Fingerless gloves

Parachute pants Member only

Jackets Units Stretch-stirrup

pants Over size tops

Textiles Silk Spandex Lace

Colors My little pony pink Acid washed blue Miami Vice Hot pink Gorby Birthmark Pink Beret Rasberry Neapolitian Sherbet Neon orange Neon pink Neon green

Clothing parallels Leggings Bubble dresses Skinny jeans Short skirts Flats