The looks of the 70's is considered the years of excess by most of the public. Those that remember the 70's will recall that the 1st half of the decade continued the "hippie-inspired" styles & ideas of the late 60's. There were simply No rules & no limits. Freedom was the buzzword. Fashion designers abandoned old rules of good taste, producing more outrageous clothes. For the first time, people took to heart the idea that they could wear what they liked, where they wanted, and when they wanted. Most importantly, the public wanted informality, and the designers listened & delivered.
Some of the most memorable styles included outrageous flares in pants, known as bell-bottoms, mega platform shoes, wide lapels, broad, wide ties. Bright & clashing colors were mainstream. Velvet, polyesters were worn abundantly. Men often strutted polyester shirts with ruffles, combined with Ultrasuede jackets & pants. Women were often seen in Lycra body stockings or wearing dresses slit to the top of the thigh. And of course, we cannot forget some of our wildest rock stars of the times, like David Bowie, Alice Cooper who also wore make-up. David Bowie popularized the wearing of dramatic skintight Lycra clothing with hefty platform shoes.
Indeed, by the mid 70's, the "Hippie look" was mainstream, despite our parent's disapproval and their fears that the world was ending, the momentum continued. Eventually, long hair or large Afros on men, bell-bottom jeans, ethnic look; wide lapels, platform shoes, and leather jackets became universally excepted.
Stay tuned for part II of "A look at 70's fashion & The years of Excess" coming soon.
Thanks for joining me on this journey......lol
Zee
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Charleston Antique Mall - Sept & Oct, 2009 Scheule of Events
Hi All;
Below is an updated version of the events scheduled for the Charleston Antique Mall for the months of September & October. The Charleston Antique Mall is the oldest and most established Antique Mall in Las Vegas with over 16,000 s.f and over 45 unique dealers.
Below is an updated version of the events scheduled for the Charleston Antique Mall for the months of September & October. The Charleston Antique Mall is the oldest and most established Antique Mall in Las Vegas with over 16,000 s.f and over 45 unique dealers.
- September & October Scheduled Events
Labor Day Weekend Sale
Friday - Monday; September 4 – 7, 2009
15% off storewide Sale
Jewelry Show & Sale, Columbus Day Weekend
Saturday, Sunday; October 10 – 11, 2009
Featuring: Estate jewelry, vintage, casual to designer jewelry
Meet & greet the dealers, negotiate with them personally
Food will be served on Saturday & Sunday
Ongoing Silent Auction through-out Mall for Sept & Oct
The mall is located at 307 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, Nv 89102, and is open 7 days a week. Call (702) 228-4783 for further information.
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