Retro Rewind: Style Icons

Celebrating the Style Makers of the Silver Screen

Relive the eclectic style explosion of the 80s through this collection of iconic films. Each offering captures the era's unique fashion sensibilities, from high school rebels to futuristic dystopias.

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The Collection

The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club

1985
1
The Breakfast Club
1985
1
The Breakfast Club
IMDb 7.8 / 10
Director John Hughes
Cast Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald
Box Office $45,875,171
Why Each character represents a different high school stereotype and their unique outfits have become h…
Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink

1986
2
Pretty in Pink
1986
2
Pretty in Pink
IMDb 6.7 / 10
Director Howard Deutch
Cast Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Harry Dean Stanton
Box Office $40,471,663
Why Molly Ringwald's character, Andie, had a unique, thrift-store style that reflected her individualit…
Top Gun

Top Gun

1986
3
Top Gun
1986
3
Top Gun
IMDb 6.9 / 10
Director Tony Scott
Cast Tom Cruise, Tim Robbins, Kelly McGillis
Box Office $180,258,178
Why Tom Cruise's aviator sunglasses, bomber jacket, and military uniform became iconic and influential …
Flashdance

Flashdance

1983
4
Flashdance
1983
4
Flashdance
IMDb 6.2 / 10
Director Adrian Lyne
Cast Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Lilia Skala
Box Office $92,921,203
Why This film popularized the off-the-shoulder sweatshirt and leg warmers, which were mainstays of 80s …
Desperately Seeking Susan

Desperately Seeking Susan

1985
5
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985
5
Desperately Seeking Susan
IMDb 6.1 / 10
Director Susan Seidelman
Cast Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn
Box Office $27,398,584
Why Madonna's boho-chic style in this film, including her layered jewelry, became a defining look of th…
Risky Business

Risky Business

1983
6
Risky Business
1983
6
Risky Business
IMDb 6.8 / 10
Director Paul Brickman
Cast Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano
Box Office $63,541,777
Why Tom Cruise's sunglasses and button-down shirt (worn without pants) became one of the most iconic lo…
Footloose

Footloose

1984
7
Footloose
1984
7
Footloose
IMDb 6.6 / 10
Director Herbert Ross
Cast Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow
Box Office $80,035,402
Why Showcased classic 80s teen dancewear and rural outfits.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

1986
8
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1986
8
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
IMDb 7.8 / 10
Director John Hughes
Cast Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara
Box Office $70,136,369
Why Represented the cool, laidback fashion of 80s teens.
Working Girl

Working Girl

1988
9
Working Girl
1988
9
Working Girl
IMDb 6.8 / 10
Director Mike Nichols
Cast Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver
Box Office $63,779,477
Why Featured 80s power suits and big hair.
Back to the Future

Back to the Future

1985
10
Back to the Future
1985
10
Back to the Future
IMDb 8.5 / 10
Director Robert Zemeckis
Cast Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson
Box Office $214,553,307
Why Pioneered 80s teen fashion with puffer vests and high-tops.
St. Elmo's Fire

St. Elmo's Fire

1985
11
St. Elmo's Fire
1985
11
St. Elmo's Fire
IMDb 6.4 / 10
Director Joel Schumacher
Cast Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy
Box Office $37,803,872
Why Showcased 80s preppy and yuppie styles.
Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

1987
12
Dirty Dancing
1987
12
Dirty Dancing
IMDb 7.1 / 10
Director Emile Ardolino
Cast Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach
Box Office $64,577,242
Why Influential '60s fashion revival, babydoll dresses and high-waisted shorts.

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