PUZZLING MOMENTSIN FASHION HISTORY
IN FASHION HISTORY
Joe Kucharski
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28
Feb
Skinned a faux-bear, man style.
Joe Namath, 1970s.
2 months ago 3 notes
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07
Hemingway would have punched you in the face.
1970s men’s fashion ad. Bellbottoms.
3 months ago 1 note
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17
Dec
On the fifth day of Christmas…
It would be easier to just hang a sign that says “I’ve given up.”
Reindeer necktie.
5 months ago
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These men really know how to cut loose.
Christmas neckties.
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01
Classing up the barbecue.
Men’s aprons. 1970s.
5 months ago 3 notes
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11
Nov
Warning: Sudden movements could have you singing soprano.
Not to be worn while hailing a cab, doing the wave, or during enthusiastic high-fives.
Manitard. Shirt-suit, 1970s.
6 months ago
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19
Sep
“Gorgeous hair is the best revenge.” - Ivana Trump
Portrait of a Venetian Nobleman, 1510. Vittore Carpaccio.
8 months ago 2 notes
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03
After a few 7-Ups, traditional towels prove just too tricky for some.
Budweiser and 7-Up terry wraps. Note “Due to state laws, Budweiser Terry-go-round not for sale in the state of Alabama or Virginia.” 1970s.
8 months ago
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22
Aug
When you want the smarmy look of a turtleneck, without any of the functional benefits.
Turtleneck dickey, 1960s.
9 months ago 1 note
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I didn’t think anything could be worse than that ’70s chest hair, but then you walked in in that turtleneck.
Turtleneck and denim suit, 1970s.
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13
When turtlenecks attack.
Louis Vuitton. Print ad, Fall 2012.
9 months ago 5 notes
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25
Jul
Tired of your sweater falling down?!? Just belt it!
Belted sweaters in a variety of styles. Advertisement, 1970s.
10 months ago 4 notes
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Kickin’ it in style. Flattering AND practical.
Martial arts jeans with crotch gusset. Advertisement, 1970s.
10 months ago 6 notes
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Lace and feathers and bows, oh my.
Andries Stilte as a Standard Bearer by Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck, Dutch 1640. (National Gallery of Art)
10 months ago 2 notes
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21
Classic movie mash-up, Aladdin meets Fight Club.
Yohji Yamamoto. Menswear, Spring 2013.
10 months ago 1 note
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