Fashion
High cut bikini and polka dot one piece, photo by David Mist, 1987. Collection: Powerhouse Museum, Sydney © David Mist
From the theatrical flourishes of Vivienne Westwood and Zandra Rhodes to Katharine Hamnett’s slogan T-shirts – from Madonna’s outer-underwear to Margaret Thatcher’s bow tie blouses and power suits – the 80s saw as many fashion styles and statements as there were parties, boardrooms and protest marches to be seen wearing them. This section of the exhibition looks at a few of these fashion statements and what they tell us about the decade.
A SELECTION OF OBJECTS ON DISPLAY IN THE EXHIBITION
