24 best red carpet looks of the 80s

The best red carpet looks of the 80s were anything but dull. From Cher’s daring outfits to Princess Diana’s royal style, there were countless iconic fashion moments to remember.

The 80s were a wild time, especially when it came to fashion. Outfits were big, hair was even bigger and the red carpet was an excuse to showcase the most show-stopping of both. More was certainly more, with feathers, sequins and see-through ensembles the norm. While style innovators such as Madonna and Grace Jones paved the way for some of the runway looks you might even see today. 

A weird and wonderful decade, the 80s remains a key style reference period for many design houses, with the era often hailed as being 'back in fashion. We’ve rounded up the boldest and best red carpet looks of the 80s for the ultimate throwback style inspiration.