Tubular Childhood Times Have Come Back for a Radical Visit

Kaitlin OπHara and Mandy Tessmer

             If we could ≥flashback≤ to the 1980πs when many of us were living in the diaper age, carefree memories would come back to us.

 Itπs easy for Marian girls to remember hugging a Care Bear before bed, never letting our beloved Strawberry Shortcake leave our sight, or not knowing that Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael were actually famous Italian artists. Or do you remember racing home from grade school just in time to catch the Full House double header at 4p.m.?

     To the excitement of many, we do not have to remember these good old days as they are making a comeback.

Now, these ≥kids≤ have grown into teenagers and find themselves with a sense of nostalgia seeing all of their favorite toys . . . and more.

             If you have not seen it on the racks at the mall, being worn by your friends, or even buried in your parentsπ closet (sad, we know), 1980πs fashion trends are back too, and they are bigger than ever.

     From stripes and paisleys, handbags and haircuts, to the biggest dangly-earrings you have ever seen, these trends have found a place in our ever-changing fashion styles.

     Still donπt believe us? Then head to the mall to see for yourself. You will find that the 80πs trends continue with layered knit blazers and cashmere sweaters which pair well with  mini-skirts. Of course we canπt forget the classic denim jackets and pea coats, which also continue to dominate, especially with fur-trimmed collars for colder weather.

            You can thank stores like Hollister, American Eagle, and Abercrombie & Fitch for bringing back the ≥vintage≤ or ≥re-issue≤ look. Fashions such as leg warmers, torn sweatshirts and big hair have all come back due to the popularity of these stores and their advertising techniques. These stores have completely changed from their typical new style to an 80πs look with a new flare.

            ≥I think itπs [80πs clothes] a fad that in a year people will look back on and wonder why they were into that,≤ said Junior Issa Svehla.

     And, heaven forbid, if we would forget to accessorize! Add some glitz to your wardrobe by snapping on some bright colored dangly earrings and grab your clutch handbag.

            The 80πs are all around you. Whether you find them by digging up a box of junk at home, tuning into the new retro radio station (106.9), or even window shopping and checking out the latest old styles; they have made a definite comeback.

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