Mary Star of the Sea High School - Stella Maris Yearbook (San Pedro, CA)

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STYLIN ' ' 84 ' Trends and Trendsetters Abound I r ■M I 1 ' ' ' 1 ii 1. 1

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STYUN- is one word that definitely describes the Fads of J983-84. from the great new music to the latest fashions we were all in- n.«nced by s me kind of trend. Although most were short-lived or overly popular, the year would not have been the same wi.huu. S spit d by the mega-hil fita Flashdance , the ripped, off-lhe-shoulder sweatshirt was one of the biggest fashion trends of the year. Ato SSfng art ii l?t ot, the scene in ' 83 were heavy-metal leather fashions, plastic 3hoe,5, the mod look, exercise clothing and post- M aiylc rinS, Jeans, from SOl ' s to striped and e pered ankle-lengths, along with concert T-sh.rts remained ever-popular ■ Sfc could bisummed-up in two wo-rds for 19 3 MICHAEL JA 50N. He literally revived the tnusic industw on his O ' - «h his - hrnier album selling an unprecedented 25 million copies. His 7 top-ten singles and classic videos estafahshea him as a defm.te .upenitsr Heavy-metal was more pcipu ' ' » « « h g ' ! ' ' = Quietkiot and!ron Maiden leading the way. The British «■ »- =«- fnSn of the ' SO ' s continue l with artists like the Culture Club and Duian Ouran burning up the U.S. charts, favorites like the Police, Van Halen and David Bowie wowed millions with Iheir highly successful tours. „„„j ,„ in other news-causing events. Cabbage Patch Kids, a homely doll, caused mass hy.steria ail over the country- as everyone seemed to want one. In sports. ThelAfeiAers won the Super Bowl X ' m, the U CLA. Bruins won the Rose Bowl, and the ' ii Olympics are coming toLosAneeies. Also, surfine and skiing remained popular outdoor activities. , . j i u ronv nv 1 3 waw great year for trends and trendsetter ; and 1984 looks even greater. So. stay cool, stay hot, and may you always be rRE? D