We all know the iconic 80s. Characterized by the fashion, decor, music, etc., the trends of the 80s are unmistakable. Blogger Hannah predicts that these trends will return in 2021.
By Hannah Hall
I have never been one to get especially into trends—mostly because of the EXTREMELY HIGH PRICE TAG of following them! I do, however, love to watch videos about them along with reading articles. (You see, I like to know the trends even when I’m not necessarily participating in them.) So, if you are one of those trend-viewers, read on because I will be dishing out my latest trend prediction for 2021: the 80s! And, I do actually have reasoning behind this.
I feel like the world in 2020 was full of such muck and gloom…the fires, the quakes, and most of all the pandemic. And, the 80s were just coming out of a decade full of the same sort of turmoil (i.e. the Vietnam War, Apollo 13, the Beatles split…). So, I feel like we can draw a comparison between the 70s and 2020, and the 80s to 2021. Even though I am comparing decades to years, I still feel like I can draw the conclusion that 2021 has the potential to shine as bright and bold as the stereotypical 80s aesthetic and lifestyle.
Clothing to Come
80s fashion was kind of wack. I am not going to lie; it isn’t my favorite. It was full of shoulder pads, monochromatic powersuits, neon everything, and dance wear—including legwarmers, and many other oddball items. I predict in this coming year we will see not a lot, but at least some of this. In fact, we have already seen it! Sorta. At President Biden’s inauguration, lots of attendees were seen sporting their one-color fits. (And, call me crazy, but don’t those shoulders look a tad padded????)
Decor for the New Year
I predict that we will see a wave of 80s decor entering the home. 80s decor can be identified through many things. For example, in certain homes you found interesting wallpaper—probably floral or geometric—and in others you saw many art-deco elements, such as color blocking, asymmetry, and pop art. It was pretty much all pizzaz in my opinion.
Music for a New Era
80s music was super bright, energetic, and electronic. This sound mainly came from synthesizers and drum machines. Some popular artists that you can think of from the time are Michael Jackson and Madonna. And, in the mainstream these days, we have actually already seen this 80s inspo in the very popular song “Blinding Lights” by the Weeknd and Dua Lipa’s album “Future Nostalgia.”
2020 is over, my friends, so are the 80s. Some elements should stay in the 80s–particularly the hairstyles. But, we have much to look forward to, and in our 2021 maybe we’ll recognize some of that 80s flash. After all, we don’t want another year to “Bite the Dust” (Queen). We want “Sweet Dreams” (Eurthymics) and no “Super Freaks” (Rick James).
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2021 Predictions Editor: Sara Habibipour