May 02, 2012 1:06PM

Australian Fashion: 1980s

The way we were...

Considering the craziness that is MBFWA, what better time to slow down, reflect on and appreciate our fashion heritage? The 80s were a simpler time. The colours were loud, nature was a constant source of inspiration, and progressive new ideas like 'multiculturalism' and 'hair crimping' were fully embraced.

Let us take you on an inspirational, glamourous journey across this wide brown land, via some outback realness, and a whole lot of fashionz.

Photos from The Great Aussie Fashion: Australian Fashion Designers 1984-1985 by Elina Mackay.

Jerico Mandybur

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