The early 1980s was a continuation of the late 70s fashion craze. It wasn't until 1983 when artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Duran Duran, and many of those that changed the outlook of what is the 80s. People always have a perception that the 80s started in 1980, but it really took a good three-four years to become the 80s. Lacrosse shirts, jeans with the cuffs on the heel, etc. were still a continuing trend that started in '78-'79 and onwards.