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In the late 70s and early 80s, China implemented a policy of opening up to the outside world, which coincided with the tide of reform and opening up. China has welcomed a large number of foreign photographers, one of whom stands out is the French photographer Alain Le Garsmeur. He has been engaged in reportage photography in the mainstream of Europe for a long time, and is also one of the many photographers who have entered China.
Alain Le Garsmeur's photographs focus on capturing the fashion of young people on the streets of China in the 80s. During this period, China embraced new things, with the influx of new elements such as pop songs, fashionable clothing, and carbonated drinks, bringing a whole new way of life to China's young people.
Photographer Alain Le Garsmeur used his lens to record the lives of young people on the streets of China in the 80s, presenting a glimpse of Chinese society at that time through 15 photos**.
1.Trendy bike tides.
* shows a family of three riding a rare bicycle in the early 80s, while men at the time were wearing red vests, which showed the unique and fashionable attitude of young people at that time.
2.The rise of the fashion girl.
Young girls in the 80s, dressed in a fashionable way, are no longer as traditional as they were in the 70s. This reflected the new pursuit of fashion and individuality in Chinese society at that time.
3.Dance with subtlety.
In the social occasions of the 80s, especially when dancing, men and women were quite reserved. This image highlights the uniqueness of the social approach of the time, reflecting the shyness and conservativeness of young Chinese in entertainment in the 80s.
4.The popularity of personality bikes.
Young people in the 80s are no longer satisfied with the traditional permanent phoenix bike, and are beginning to pursue bicycles with unique shapes and full of personality. This expresses the younger generation's pursuit of freedom and innovation.
5.Green trains and nostalgia.
In the 80s, it became fashionable to ride the green train, and it was even more popular to bring food back to your hometown. This reflects the special feelings of young people at that time towards their hometown and homesickness.
6.Fashionable clothing store.
The clothing stores of the 80s presented a variety of styles, breaking the monotonous and uniform traditions of the past. Colorful clothing has become a special fashion element, highlighting the vitality and innovation of young people.
7.Popular mechanical watches with sunglasses.
In 1984, a young man wore a fashionable mechanical watch and sunglasses, showing the trend of the time. This also makes us feel the pursuit of fashion accessories by young people in the 80s.
8.Beach time and tourist tides.
A couple of young people playing on the beach in the 80s, reflecting the fact that Qingdao began to become a popular tourist destination at that time. The wave of young people has driven the city's tourism economy.
9.Fashion girl with umbrella.
A young girl in the 80s, although holding an umbrella, is dressed stylishly. This picture presents a fashion element of a transitional period, and also makes people feel the change of the times.
10.The younger generation of inquisitive people.
The thirst for knowledge among young people in the 80s was vividly manifested, and there were boys and girls reading books on the streets. This shows the eagerness of the younger generation in China at that time to pursue knowledge.
11.The fashion vibrancy of the city streets.
In the city streets of the 80s, people wore vibrant clothing, which was no longer the traditional "rustic" style, but full of the unique tastes of young people.
12.Cars and travel etiquette.
In the 80s, cars have begun to enter the city streets, and people strictly abide by the traffic lights, showing an orderly and civilized travel etiquette.
13.The popularity of foreign home appliances.
In the 80s, foreign home appliances began to enter the Chinese market, including Sony color TVs, Hitachi refrigerators, etc., which marked the beginning of China's integration into the international lifestyle.
14.Young faces in a college classroom.
In the 80s, the university classrooms were filled with the atmosphere of the pride of the sky, and the college students of this era became the mainstay of all walks of life after graduation. However, time has passed, and now these young people have entered middle age and become the breadwinners of their families.
Through these, we saw the fashion side of Chinese young people in the 80s, and felt the vitality and innovation of the society at that time. However, time flies, and now more than 30 years have passed, and the young generation of that era has gone through the youthful years and entered middle age. This makes people wonder how fashion and trends change in different eras, and that period of the 80s left us not only a fashion imprint, but also an unforgettable history.
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