The 1980s: A Decade of Excess, Fashion, and Pop Culture
Mon, May 4 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — This is a picture of the 1980s as a transformative era defined by conspicuous consumption, radical subcultures, and a highly performative visual aesthetic. Driven by shifting economic policies and the explosion of visual media, the decade’s culture was defined by several key themes:
MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell will teach a class on modeling fundamentals. In her class, she will give members insight into the misconceptions of the modeling industry, share advice on how to handle rejection and give an inside look on how she is working to make fashion and modeling more inclusive. The class is available now exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 180+ instructors with an annual membership. Continue reading