Ten 80s Magazine Covers That Will Totally Give You Flashbacks To A Greater Time

Let's face it. The '80s was probably the greatest decade of all time. There will never be a decade more fun or colorful. We didn't have internet back then, so we followed the trends through magazines. Here are some magazine covers from that era with will give you flashbacks to a greater time.

Brook Shields on TIME

Everyone was obsessed with Brook Shields in the '80s. Between her perfect eyebrows and perfect hair, she was what every girl wished she could look like back in the day. She was a mix of sexy and the girl next door that drove the guys wild.

Michael Jackson on Rolling Stone

Michael Jackson was literally taking over the world. He came out with hit after hit song and had dance moves that people around the world were truly envious of. Seeing this cover with Michael Jackson makes me not just nostalgic but also a bit sad. He changed so much over his lifetime, but this was the version of Michael that the majority of us loved the most.

Madonna on People Weekly

This magazine is the epitome of the '80s. Madonna was truly a trendsetter and rocked a classic '80s look better than any other pop star of this time. Not only that, but she was absolutely stunning in her youth.

Molly Ringwald on Seventeen

Magazines that were targeted for teens transitioning into adults really knew what to do in order to sell copies. Brat Pack member, Molly Ringwald, was iconic with her sense of style and that all too innocent look that she had.

Kirk Cameron, Alyssa Milano, Sean Aston and more on Bop

Bop was similar to Teen Beat magazine. It was a great place for teens to find out what their favorite heartthrobs were up to at the time. This particular cover makes me wish I had saved all of these old magazines as a kid. Seeing River Phoenix on this cover brings on bittersweet memories of the talented young actor who died too young.

Debbie Gibson, Richard Grieco, and Kirk Cameron on Tiger Beat

All of the teen magazines seemed to have the same people on their covers. They were chock full of the best looking and most popular young stars of the time. They even had centerfolds and full-page pin-up images that kept our bedrooms and lockers decorated for years.

Mr. T on Muppet Magazine

If you ever doubted the popularity of the Muppets, just remember that they had their own magazine. Nothing says the '80s more than seeing Mr. T with the muppets.

KISS, Robin A., and Peter Barton on 16

the '80s was notorious for hair bands. 16 Magazine was a one-stop shop for all of your favorite rock stars.

Cindy Crawford on Vogue

Cindy Crawford was the most popular model from this decade. There were only a few other models that really defined the term supermodel. Between her luscious hair, smoldering eyes, and that mole, she was truly a beauty for the ages.

A-ha, Rob Lowe and once again, Kirk Cameron on Teen Beat

It seems like Kirk Cameron graced the cover of every teen magazine over and over again. It makes us wonder if his life changes are what helped kill the teen magazine industry.

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