Sorry, there's no section of the library devoted to 1980s fashion!
Searching for fashion by a specific decade can be tricky because the same time period can be described several different ways and information about a decade may be found in several different sections of the library. There is no one phrase that will bring back all the clothing of a decade so try a few different searches to see what works. Here are some suggestions of searches to start with. Get creative and add some of your own!
Here are some other tips for researching by a decade:
Please note, some of our magazines are available digitally and some are only available in print in the Periodicals room on the 4th floor for in-library use. Visit our Periodicals LibGuide to see all of our periodicals by decade.
trade publication January 1970 (v44 n1)-Current (with gaps).Monthly An influential American trade publication for dance with emphasis on advice for dancers, articles written by and about dancers, and information on dance equipment and costumes
May 1970-Current. 10x per year Fashion, beauty, home decorating, food and general features aimed at African-American women
1930-Current. Monthly microfilm: November 1867-December 1923; January 1975-December 1976 The Harper's Bazaar Archive: November 2, 1867-Current (FIT username and password required for access) (Earlier Issues available in Special Collections) Leading American high fashion magazine.
December/January 1974/75 (v26 n6)-December/January 2009 (v61 n6). Bi-monthly American upmarket bridal magazine. Offers slightly more upscale fashions than Bride’s
store catalog 1960-Spring/Summer 1993. Semi-annual microfilm: 1888-1993 (Earlier issues available in Special Collections) A chain department store that sells mid-range apparel, accessories, home décor and furnishings, appliances, electronics and more. Catalog now available online only
March 1978-October 1984. 8x per year Pattern book, mostly womenswear
trade publication 1983 (v2 n6)-1983 (v2 n12) U.S. edition of German publication. Magazine for casual sportswear and activewear with a focus on jeans
April -June 1927; Jan-Mar 1928; Jan 1933-Current (with gaps). Monthly Vogue Archive: all issues (FIT username and password required for access) (Earlier issues available in Special Collections) Widely-regarded as the most influential American fashion magazine; features articles and images by leading fashion critics, photographers, stylists, illustrators, designers and models
covers fashion and business news. The library's subscription covers 1910 to 6 months ago.