In 1971 on the fashion scene appeared platform shoes, usually about 2 - 4 inches thick. Men and women wore them. Wide-legged, flared jeans and trousers were another fashion mainstay for both sexes throughout most of the decade, and this style has been immortalised in the 1977 film
'Saturday Night Fever', which starred John Travolta.
The decade is basically the continuation of hippie look in 60s. Jeans remained frayed, and the Tie dye shirts and Mexican peasant blouses were still popular.
For women there was a three of different skirt length: mini, midi and maxi.
For women there was a three of different skirt length: mini, midi and maxi.
In 1971 young women and girls craze for extremely brief, tight-fitting shorts called hot pants. The photo below shows girl inspired by the British glam rock. The glitter adorned dress comes from Granny Takes a Trip Boutique - it had a brief influence on fashion.
In 1972 Diane von Fürstenberg designed jersey wrap dress which cames very popular because it could be wore to the nightclubs or discos and also to the office.
In 1972 Diane von Fürstenberg designed jersey wrap dress which cames very popular because it could be wore to the nightclubs or discos and also to the office.
Disco Style
Men began to wear three piece suits available in a variety of colours, characterized by flared trousers, high rise waistcoats (US vests) and wide lapels. The collars of shirts became long and the neckties became wider and bolder.
Men began to wear three piece suits available in a variety of colours, characterized by flared trousers, high rise waistcoats (US vests) and wide lapels. The collars of shirts became long and the neckties became wider and bolder.
Punk
Before punk was considered a person who was attacking someone's cherished beliefs based on error or superstition. Punk as a style derived from the designer Vivienne Westwood and her partner Malcolm McLaren. Punk fashion is ripped jeans and T-shirts, scrappy haircuts and torn leather jackets.
70s Music
70s Films and TV
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