The 1980s were such a memorable time, especially for fashion. The fashion trend in this period was bold, and can be commended for its creativity.
The 1980s attire was bright, flashy, and especially tight. Men's clothing in the eighties was snug fitting and comfortable. Soft fabrics were everywhere and, while they clothes were still tight compared to today, they weren't skin tight like the seventies.
Men's fashion in the 1980s ranged from ultra sleek and modern to downright embarrassing. Do you think that's right? These cool snaps from Alan Light that he shot his friends from the late 1980s will help you to believe more about this.
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