Some of things that the seventies era were defined by are hot pants, bell bottoms, big frame glasses, afros, maxi dresses, dashikis, hippie dresses, wrap
Anne Klein in her studio with her inspiration board, sketches and fabric swatches. She along with Bonnie Cashin, Anne Fogarty and Claire McCardell were the creators of “American Designer Sportswear”. I must admit I have always found that description to… Continue reading →
What is fashion’s role in a time of crisis? Though these collections were already in development when the coronavirus became a global health threat, Paris’s designers had no shortage of opinions.
With the recent announcement of Sebastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant of Coperni Femme as new creative directors for the reboot of Courrèges, now seemed like perfect time to revisit the avant garde futurism that the French mainstay did so well in the 1960s. Take a walk back in time—preferably in go-go boots.
80s STANDOUTS that take you from Dynasty glamour to street style ready, all-the-while continuing to influence fashion today.
A while ago, I ran across this picture of a "Teddy Girl" somewhere on the internet, and I LOVED her look: (I don't know that it's original vintage as the famous Ken Russell Teddy Girl photos were taken in London, and this girl is wearing an American Air Force jacket, but nonetheless, the Teddy Girls were brought to my attention!) I began researching who the Teddy Girls were, and here's what I found out: Very little is known about the Teddy Girl subculture of late 1940s to early 1960s Britain. They are often pictured in the rubble of bombed-out buildings, the result of World War II. However, if it weren't for Ken Russell's photo shoot from 1955 and one article that mentioned them in the 1950s, the small group may have been forgotten all together! The Teddy Girls were a spin off of the Teddy Boys, a group of working class London boys (often poor Irish immigrants) that would hang out on the streets and in cafes, oftentimes known for causing a bit of trouble and being general "hooligans". Their dress (and sometimes, actions) seemed to draw inspiration from the old American Wild West and Edwardian period. Sometimes they were connected with more violent crime, much like modern gangs (hence the picture below this paragraph, probably). However, most Teddy Girls claimed that the negative, law-breaking part of their culture really applied to only a very small number of girls. Rose Shine, a Teddy Girl in some of Russell's 1955 photos, described what their culture was really like, "We weren't bad girls. We were all right. We got slung out of the picture house for jiving up the aisles once, but we never broke the law. We weren't drinkers. We'd go to milk bars, have a peach melba and nod to the music, but you weren't allowed to dance. It was just showing off: 'Look at us!' We called the police 'the bluebottles' -- you'd see them come round in a Black Maria to catch people playing dice on the corner. But we'd just sit on each other's doorsteps and play music." Those crazies. While the boys dressed mainly in drainpipe trousers and blazers with a twinge of Edwardian influence, Teddy Girls embraced many silhouettes. Some chose more "mannish" styles with short hair, blazers, and even jeans: by Roger Mayne Some girls, on the other hand, still wore earrings, hats, head scarves, espadrilles, skirts, and jewelry, all with an Edwardian flair: by Roger Mayne It's really interesting to think that these ladies were the vintage gals of their day! In the 1950s, they were bringing back styles from the Edwardian decades past, just as we do with their time now! They were inspired to go against the flow of their mainstream culture and dress as they pleased. Does anyone identify? I know I do! You can bet you'll be seeing a Teddy Girl-inspired outfit post from me soon! What do you think of the Teddy Girl style? Would you incorporate any of their looks into your wardrobe? (All photos by Ken Russell unless otherwise noted) Other sources for info: Enjoy Your Style- "Teddy Girls" Style Icons: Teddy Girls Hint Blog: Randomness "When the Girls Came Out to Play" by Susannah Price 1950s Subculture: Teddy Girls 50s/60s British Fashion: the Teddy Boys (and Girls)
So we've flash-backed to the original hipster, a SoCal It Girl, and a before-his-time Rich Kid DJ. Now it's time to say hello to Saved by the Bell's resident fashionista, Lisa Turtle (played by Lark Voorhiees), who is right on time in terms of style because everything she wore back in the early 1990s is on trend right now in the summer 2013. The 90s are SO back. Let's discuss the déja vu looks: More-Than-Just-Denim Dresses: We were just talking about how to take the go-to denim frock up a notch. I especially like how Lisa wore her floral-blocked and tiered dress with cowboy boots. It's kinda Isabel Marant-ish. Floral Suits: Solange, Esther Quek, and Kilo Kish have nothin' on Lisa Turtle who instantly raised the class level of The Max in this matching printed suit set. Such a sartorial contrast to Slater and his signature tank tops. Well, at least he was wearing a shirt. Leopard Print/Smoking Slippers/Studs: Of course, Lisa would make a triple threat of super trendy looks work all together. Aren't those velvet flats are so Charlotte Olympia? Crop Tops and Printed Shorts: Two years before crop top addict Miley Cyrus was even born, Lisa Turtle
The music icon brings drama, glamour and wild style through the decades
You pretty much can't look anywhere nowadays without seeing a crop top. They're on the red carpet, they're on the runway, and yep, they're even on the wedding aisle. But this isn't the first time itty-bitty belly-baring shirts have been a huge trend. Not even close. Here, 25 celebs who mastered the art of the crop top ages ago. Never forget, friends. Never forget. Cher (1984) Madonna (1990) Liv Tyler (1990) Drew Barrymore (1991) Tori Spelling (1993) Julia Roberts (1993) Kate Moss (1994) Reese Witherspoon(1996) Gwyneth Paltrow (1999) Gwen Stefani (2000) Jennifer Lopez (2000) Sarah Jessica Parker (2001) Victoria Beckham (2001) Jennifer Aniston (2002) Paris Hilton (2002) Christina Aguilera (2002) Britney Spears (2003) Jessica Simpson (2003) Fergie (2003) Keira Knightley (2003) Lindsay Lohan (2004) Eva Longoria (2004) Shakira (2005) Rihanna (2005) Nicole Richie (2005) Crop tops have come a long way, haven't they?
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Christy Turlington is one of the original members of the exclusive supermodel squad of the 1990s, and her ever photogenic face and effortless elegance have been hard to beat by even the biggest models of today. We look back at her best looks, whether she’s wearing Chanel mini-suits, Calvin Klein tailoring or sporting a casual look.
A look back at the supermodel's iconic fashion looks.
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Fashion lovers and retro enthusiasts, unite! If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping back into the sixties, know that your chance is here with our fab list of twelve outstanding outfit ideas tailored just for women. So let’s dust off those vintage magazines and take a playful look at how you can recreate the vibrant styles
Ready to light up your wardrobe with some retro fabulousness? The sixties weren’t just about peace and love—they were a thrilling time for fashion, making it
Revisit the world of 1980s fashion, from wacky clothes to tacky advertisements, on ELLE.com. Look inside the pages of ELLE magazine in our 1988 timeline.
Anne Klein in her studio with her inspiration board, sketches and fabric swatches. She along with Bonnie Cashin, Anne Fogarty and Claire McCardell were the creators of “American Designer Sportswear”. I must admit I have always found that description to… Continue reading →