19-05-2025
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- Daily Record
15 iconic photos of 1980s Scottish fashion that show how people dressed back in the day
The 1980s were a decade like no other, marked by big changes, bold trends and unforgettable fashion
Anyone who lived through the 1980s will tell you, it was a decade like no other. A time of big changes, bold choices and even bolder fashion, the era left its mark on everything from music and politics to the way we dressed.
While it had its fair share of heartbreak, such as the tragedy of the Lockerbie bombing, it was also a golden age for Scottish music, with stars like Wet Wet Wet and Annie Lennox rising to fame and capturing the hearts of a generation. The highs and lows of the era continue to echo through the memories of those who experienced it first-hand.
But for younger generations, one of the first things that springs to mind when the 80s are mentioned is the fashion. And rightly so. Whether it was high-waisted jeans, ankle boots, neon legwarmers or wild printed blouses, the fashion of the time was anything but boring.
And Scotland, of course, embraced it all.
To celebrate the unforgettable looks of the decade, the Daily Record has delved into the archives to uncover some of the most iconic snapshots of Scottish fashion in the 1980s. From everyday street style to big nights out, the photos capture a time when style was expressive, experimental and, quite frankly, fantastic.
Here are 15 classic photos that perfectly sum up Scottish fashion in the 80s and will transport you straight back in time.
