CLOSE

1. Party Shirts

While De La Soul was known for their retor 60’s vibe, they weren’t above rocking the blousy party shirts best rocked when hitting up any house party in the 80s.

2. Asymmetricals

Oh, and you thought girls shaving one side of their head was new? Peep Salt n Pepa rocking the ever-fashionable asymmetricals.

3. Hotep Chic

With the kufi, crisp white shirt and plain black jacket — Guru was the epitome of the woke Black man in the 80’s.

4. High Top Fade

As if you didn’t know. While everyone from Big Daddy Kane to Bobby Brown rocked the towering ‘do, it was Kid who made is a fashion statement.

5. Tracksuits

They were Jordans before Jordans. No, EMPD wasn’t hitting the gym but they liked it to LOOK that way with this athletic gear we turned into fly gear.

6. Jherri Curl

Forever messing up someone’s pillow cases, folks like Roger Troutman and Michael Jackson convinced us that dripping curls were the way to go.

7. Dookie Chains and Door Knockers

Before platinum and ice was the bling of choice, we used to roll with straight up gold. And we didn’t want you to miss it either — with chains as thick as arms and earrings that could double as paperweights.

8. Adidas Sneakers

Simple white sneakers with black stripes was all the statement you had to make. And considering that you could cop a pair for maybe $30, you could have a closet full of them.