Men's Fashion Evolution in the 80s

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What was a key feature of men's suits in the 1980s?

  • Tight, form-fitting construction
  • Strong silhouette (correct)
  • Pastel colors
  • Narrow lapels

Which American designers merged Italian style with British tailoring techniques?

  • Perry Ellis, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Alexander Julian (correct)
  • Tommy Hilfiger, Karl Lagerfeld, Oscar de la Renta, Christian Dior
  • Donatella Versace, Giorgio Armani, Valentino Garavani, Dolce & Gabbana
  • Tom Ford, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang

Which style was characteristic of Miami Vice looks in the 1980s?

  • Formal three-piece suits
  • Unconstructed sport jackets in ice cream colors (correct)
  • Double-breasted overcoats
  • Traditional tuxedos

What new fabric was applied to men's trousers in the 1980s?

<p>Silky nylon blends for parachute cargo pants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group wore heavy work boots and wallets attached to thick belt chains in the 1980s?

<p>Skinheads (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did B-Boys wear in the 1980s as part of their fashion style?

<p>Soft Kangol hats with turned-down brims (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a distinguishing feature of children's clothing in the New Gilded Age?

<p>Branded labels from adult collections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Acid and stone washed jeans' were staples in which group's wardrobes?

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'Inverted triangle silhouette' was a quintessential style image of which decade?

<p>'80s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Skirt hemlines became widely varied' during which time period?

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