And today, plenty of the signature staples of the 1980s, like biker shorts, bold-shoulder blazers, and taffeta eveningwear, are everywhere. The 1980s, in particular, had a major impact on modern fashion, with enduring muses like Grace Jones, Madonna, and Bianca Jagger. From the stark resurgence of the early aughts to the ever-present influence of decades like the '70s, designers are clearly taking notes from the past. If we've learned anything from the life cycle of trends over the years, it's that everything always comes back into style eventually.
