For today's post, I'm going to take a look at a paperback book I recently discovered on Amazon. It's been in print since around 2009, and now in 2021, I have finally managed to get around to reviewing it! 1980s Fashion Print by Marnie Fogg is a sourcebook which features a wide array of prints from the 80s, a decade that refuses to go away in the fashion world, at least. The book includes hundreds of illustrations and artworks, many of which are exclusive and original, making this an ideal source for students and designers. But it's also an essential read, too, which I'll come to in a moment. Five chapters are inluded; 1. Glamazon - a look at the bold and vibrant patterning associated with big hair. 2. Neon Blitz - ostentatious, dazzling colour and the influence of graffiti. 3. Urban Jungle - the urban take on floral prints using colourful, exotic images. 4. Catch The Wave - surfing and skateboarding trends which influenced high voltage motifs and a new take on the
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