Fashionable 70s in Modern Collections
This decade-long era has been incredibly productive and creative. As many styles as in the period of the 70s did not appear either in the past or in the future.
Using the example of modern collections, I want to tell you that in fashion everything is cyclical and constantly returns to its origins - designers have always been inspired and inspired by different styles and eras.
Hippie
The "hippie" movement originated in the 60s, but it was in the 70s that its popularity peaked. Famous designers of that time quickly picked up the fashion for "hippies" and began to create something new and original - jeans and folklore elements in clothing came into fashion. Jeans were worn by everyone - young and old, women and men. They have become a kind of symbol of freedom.
Eclecticism
My favorite style of the 70s is “eclecticism”, I always make such experiments with my wardrobe, I put together things that are very different in style and spirit into one image.
In 1973, the Vietnam War ended, but there was an oil crisis that caused the dollar to fall. It was at that time that the "eclectic" style was born, when young people began to mix different clothes with each other, bringing together all the styles - this was a kind of protest to the system of that time.
Unisex
The unisex style gradually developed throughout the 1970s. The most popular items offered to men and women were trousers, jeans, and overalls.
Designers constantly released new collections that were printed in fashion magazines. They often featured the "for her and for him" label, and below were shirts, stylish knit jumpers, and shoes with or without heels.
Jeans
In 1971, renowned jeans maker Levi Strauss won his first prize. That year, the world saw blue jeans, which are popular to this day. In the 70s, they had a real boom all over the world - everyone wanted to have jeans.
Famous and popular actresses of that time began to wear a similar attribute of clothing, which differed in different colors, had scuffs or decor. It was the movie stars who popularized all kinds of denim!
Glam rock
This style involved the use of artsy clothing, which was often complemented by high-heeled boots. Most of all the style of "glam rock" in the 70s adhered to men. They wore black turtlenecks and snakeskin jackets, which were considered very rare and expensive at the time. Women, too, did not go far from men and showed truly brilliant images.
Punk
In 1976, the lead singer of the Sex Pistols, Malcolm McLaren, introduced the punk style into fashion. For his performances, he dressed in rough and torn clothes, which were fastened together with pins. Later, his clothing style began to be copied by young people, who quickly adopted the scheme for creating such things.
They used any things, altered them, and complemented them with various decor. Skirts, jackets, trousers were decorated with chains, hooks, metal elements, and other attributes. Punks wore weird and unusual hairstyles, flamboyant makeup, and high platform or heeled shoes.
DISCO
The 70s became the era of "disco" when impossible colors and things were combined in clothes. It could be a mixture of multi-colored details, or the use of natural or synthetic leather, in which a woman's figure could be completely pulled. Usually, such an outfit was complemented by a silver belt and very bright and catchy makeup.
High silver boots, pink knee-highs, shiny short shorts, a sea of lurex, shiny jeans, short dresses, and long dresses with revealing cuts, short tops, and lycra bodysuits were in vogue.
The main feature of the disco style is the combination of impossible things.
Accessories and shoes of the 70s
Large plastic earrings, ceramic bracelets, multi-layered pearl necklaces, jewelry, colored beads, rhinestone necklaces, as well as gold earrings, and thin bracelets were in vogue.
As footwear, women, and men wore shoes with comfortable square heels. Platform shoes were also in vogue - women were offered a variety of sandals, shoes, sandals, and boots.
Fashion collage: Lesya Pakharina
Author:
Valentina Grishchenko
