The ’80s thought BIG. Unapologetically. Excess, confidence, and strutting your stuff defined the era. Mantras like “more is more” summed up the maximalist mood and fashion was loud and proud. Shoulders were big, hair even bigger. Prime-time glamour reigned with Dynasty and Dallas, while “greed is good” yuppies in power suits dressed for success. Colours were bold, patterns were crazy, and streetwear swaggered with hip-hop tracksuits and excessive gold chains. This was not a time for blending in.