FMAD 1110: Fashion Fundamentals Textbook: 1970s Fashion
1970s Fashion
1970s Fashion
The 1970s fashions were influenced by the following events. Try to think about what events may have influenced which fashions and why.
Historic Events
• Vietnam War
Image Source: "The Three Soldiers, part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial" by dunder1564 is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
• Mary Tyler Moore Show and Charlie’s Angels
Image Source: "TV Guide #582" by trainman74 is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
Image Source: "Charlies Angels Doll Refund Hasbro" by 1950sUnlimited is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
• 1st time Vogue featured black model on cover
Image Source: VOGUE LOGO.svg
Corresponding Fashion Change
• Anything goes style: hot pants/short shorts, pointed collars, leisure suits, platform shoes, women wore men’s suits to dress for success.
• Yves Saint Laurent, Missoni, Vivienne Westwood, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Diane von Furstenberg (wrap
dress-see picture below), Donna Karen
Source Image: "Diane von Furstenberg" by Thomas Hawk is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
• Farrah Fawcett hair style (what event on the left made this hairstyle so popular?)
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