Wedding Dress Designers Of The 1980s. 15072020 In the 1980s fashion had entered a postmodern era that drew inspiration from an eclectic array of historical fashion styles and global trends. Designers boldly emblazoned their logos on the exterior of their designs and their clothing became elite status symbols.
Princess Dianas fairy-tale wedding dress by David and Elizabeth Emanuel exemplified this trend see Fashion Icon section below. In the 1970s brides went wild for the trend. 04062013 Bridal fashions of the 1980s were influenced by the 1981 over-the-top wedding of Lady Diana and Prince Charles.
Bridesmaid Dresses from the 1985 BRIDES MAGAZINE.
While large puffed sleeves and full skirts had been seen earlieras in Valentinos 1980 white couture dress worn by Beverly Johnson Fig. Glamour in the 1980s as depicted in the popular TV shows Dallas and Dynasty translated to bedazzled evening wear studded with sequins and beads. Puffed sleeves oversized accessories such as belts and bows and historical references made bold statements. Hair was permed teased and coiffed to ever larger proportions and extravagance.