For those who grew up in the 80s or are simply nostalgic for the fashion and culture of that era, the Quelle Katalog 1985 is a treasure trove of retro goodness. Quelle was a popular German mail-order company that produced an annual catalog featuring a vast array of products, from clothing and accessories to home goods and electronics.
The 1985 Quelle catalog represents the peak of 1980s consumer culture. It was the "Amazon of its time," arriving in millions of German mailboxes, offering everything from lingerie to lawnmowers, and famously, the "Quelle Unicorn" (Einhorn). Quelle Katalog 1985
By 1985, the German economic miracle (Wirtschaftswunder) had matured into a stable, affluent society. The Quelle company, founded in 1927 in Fürth, had grown into the largest mail-order company in Europe. The arrived at a crossroads: the analog world of the post-war period was colliding with the bright, synthesized aesthetic of the 80s. For those who grew up in the 80s