Glasgow in the Eighties: 16 old photos showing the fashion and styles Glaswegians were wearing in the city in the 1980s

From shell suits to spandex - these are some of the best retro looks Glaswegians used to rock back in the 80s

The 1980s was a decade like no other in Glasgow - from the new and trendy nightlife scene opening up, to the sub-cultures emerging that have been a long-standing feature of Glasgow ever since.

We have taken a look through our archives to find some of the styles which Glaswegians were wearing during the decade as they went to the dancing attended festivals and shopped.

It is remembered as a glamourous and glitzy decade with these old pictures showing how cool and trendy Glaswegians really were.

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