1980s style

1980s style

1980s style

 1980s style was a fascinating decade and objects from the period are already becoming collectible.

Post-modernism added a touch of humour to architecture and interior design.

Leading post modern designers include the Memphis group, spearheaded by ettore sottsass, whose colourful and eclectic design captured the playful mood of the movement and are sought after by collectors.

Style for Style’s sake became increasingly important in the decade that give us

nouvelie quisine and the cachet designer label was applied to everything from furniture too designer mineral water.

The 1980s saw a dramatic

electronic revolution with the introduction of affordable home computers and portable technology.

Most famously the mobile phone. Children embraced computer gaming vintage favourites such as

Nintendo’s, handheld games and watch sets, are popular with the enthusiasts.

Electronic instruments such as drum machines and synthesizers also change the sound and style of pop music. Major 1980s pop stars range from Madonna to Michael Jackson.”

1980s style

In fashion, one of the leading designers of the decade was Vivienne westwood, who pioneered the pirate look adopted by the new Romantics and whose clothes, expensive at the time have continued to rise in value.

At the other end of the fashion scale there was, yuppies sporting big hair and power suits.

Charity and thrift shops are still full of garments made of shiny material with shoulder pads, which tend to appeal to younger collectors who don’t remember wearing them first time round.

Major events of the decade recorded in commemorative collectibles, which range from traditional style mugs marking Royal events, most notably the wedding of Charles and Diana in 1981, to objects of major figures and political leaders as Margret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan.

Memorabilia inspired by the spitting image television series is very desirable.

1980s style

As time progresses the best 1980s material can only come harder to find and more desirable

and collectors are already beginning to stock up. so now is the time to buy.

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