Posts tagged with 1980s
February 25, 2011 | Video | 
by Zolton |
I can’t decide what I miss most about the 80s: the haircuts that always seemed on the verge of toppling over, the colourful knits, or the sense of naive insecurity that permeated every conversation. Oh, the memories. Now, ladies, take your pick from this remarkable smorgasbord above.
February 12, 2011 | New Fashion | by Contributions |
The recently finished Future Beauty, at the Barbican in London, was the first exhibition in Europe to comprehensively explore avant-garde Japanese fashion, from the early 1980s to the present. Read more
January 20, 2011 | New Art | by Lamia Larkin |
If someone were to take my childhood and put it on display it would end up looking something like Lucas Mongiello’s latest series titled 20/20. Read more
December 21, 2010 | New Music | by Zolton |
Old school never sounded so new school. RZA got nothing on this RD, but only Grandmaster could get away with what he’s wearing at .45 secs.
November 30, 2010 | Video | by Zolton |
Oh shucks, 1980s, where did you go? Oh, ok, you were replaced. By the crummy 90s. But you never lost your warm fuzzy place in the hearts (and joystick obsessed hands) of every 30 plus year old out there. Which is probably what motivated YouTube member Eyspire to create this platformer showdown in which ‘old-skool video game characters do battle’.
November 18, 2010 | New Photography | by Alison Zavos |
Cody Hamilton is an Austin-based advertising and editorial photographer. He recently finished this series entitled ‘Relics’, which is a tribute to the most colorful and vibrant decade ever, the 80s. Read more
October 6, 2010 | New Products | by Troy Mattison Hicks |
Straight out of a some twisted long forgotten David Cronenburg movie from the 80s comes the ultimate accessory for those who are extremely attached to their IPhone: the Umbilical cord IPhone charger. Created by artist Mio I-zawa.
September 3, 2010 | New Fashion | by Jill Pope |
Sorting through the racks at op and vintage shops can be tiring, right? Given time is money, and you and I have little of either, shopping for one-off vintage finds at Spanish Moss makes sense. With a few clicks you can connect with the beautifully curated collection of amazing ’80s jumpsuits, ’40s kimonos or ’70s caftans as well as their signature range of new clothes – American Gold. Read more
August 25, 2010 | Video | by Zolton 
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I remember the devastating thrill when the travelling YoYo crews came to our school back in the day, showing off their ample talents and dividing the kids up into the ‘coulds’ and ‘could nots’ in the process. Well, for the week that followed anyway. Yup, we all went YoYo crazy, mesmerised by the snappy potential of the tricks that we diligently practised. And then, as quickly as the craze would come, it would vanish again, usurped as it would be, by the latest batch of trading cards or the prospect of a new flavour of chips in the school canteen.
August 13, 2010 | Video | by Zolton |
At the risk of sounding like a broken (vinyl) record, they just don’t make em’ like they used to. Rhiannon, Britney and co, the superstars (for better or for worse, with a strong lean towards the latter) of today, couldn’t hold a torch to the dancing divas of yesteryear, as this funkadelic clip from New York group Dee Lite proves.
August 2, 2010 | New Illustration | by Gerry Mak |
With a full-time job creating illustrations and artwork for Facebook-based games, San Fransisco-based artist Kim Herbst still has time to create some pretty fantastic odes to her favorite ’80s movies and video games. Read more
July 23, 2010 | New Fashion | by Lamia Larkin |
There is just no stopping Betty White, but in all honesty, who would want to? That woman has got the world wrapped around her finger, and I know I’m not the only one who supports her rule. Now you can show your love and support for Ms. White by wearing one of these smashing hoodies that she and clothing company Jerry Leigh created. Read more
July 19, 2010 | New Trends | by Greta Hoffman |
SodaStream, a status symbol amongst children of the seventies and eighties, is making a comeback. Environmentally-friendly, economical, and fun(ish), these home carbonation contraptions have had a complete overhaul. Read more
July 13, 2010 | Video | by Rob Smoughton Hot Chip |
Where would I be without the mighty Dan? This is a band that I listen to almost daily. Every time I do, I hear something new. Sure, they’re clever East Coast jazz-rockers, with a laid back West Coast sound. But read that again: they’re clever! What’s not to love about that? Maybe being English and growing up in the 80s had an influence on me — the US seemed to dominate my cultural reference points. One week I wanted to be in ‘Ponch’ from CHiPs, and the next week I’d be trying to urge my mum to buy me a Miami Dolphins shirt. Steely Dan music seems to represent everything I love about America — it’s funky, clever, inventive, collaborative, confident and sexy.
July 7, 2010 | Cool Websites | by Gerry Mak |
If you were born in the late 70s or early 80s, you probably remember Super-Soakers, Mr. Wizard, and Darkwing Duck with great fondness. I’m Remembering takes you down Gen Y memory lane with pictures and links to both your favorite and the long-forgotten toys, TV-shows, and snacks from your childhood.
Brooklyn artist Lizz Hickey specializes primarily in print, her DIY comics-inspired imagery translating well into the medium with their blobs of shape and color layered over with intricate patterns and trippy, surreal details.
Mariana Monteagudo’s work reveals an element of irony, not only in her unprejudiced use of iconography, but also in the way the artist takes features from toys, figures designed to arise tenderness, with their big heads and moving expressions. Read more
The Hatton hotel epitomises Melbourne cool. Those who value design, location, and luxury will find The Hatton the perfect Melbourne base. Read more
The New York Times recently posted a selection of Mad Magazine fold-ins from the past 40 years of the magazine’s history. The feature allows you to actually fold the images to reveal the decoded message and picture.
There’s an intriguing sense of urgency about Modest Mouse’s music. It comes at you in sonic waves, each one packed with enough bite to sink a small trawler.
Quiksilver, the surfing apparel company, has just released what is being considered the world’s first eco-friendly watch. Made of sustainable ebony wood and running on automatic movement instead of batteries, this limited-edition watch is green down to the shipping of the raw materials. Every raw material used in making this watch is recyclable (the aluminum, the steel, and the mineral crystal are all 100% recyclable), and it also includes solvent free links and is shipped by sea rather than by air. The Ray has a five-year warranty, meaning that it has a longer life than normal watches.
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In the Little Companions Rebelling Against the Magician t-shirt, label The Balletcats capture everything that we love about the holiday season: rebellion, flames, and striped pants. Nothing short of a classic family gathering! While everything that The Balletcats do is genius, this shirt has an extra bit of zip: it’s an exclusive for Lost At E Minor, and available to buy at our online store.
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