The seventies was a whirlwind of change yet acceptance at the same time. There was an acceptance of cultures, people and of course style. Fashion took to a whooping change from tight mini -skirts to flowing silhouettes and “ high “ – waisted ensembles.Fashion is now bringing back the seventies in a way never seen before. Almost every designer has revived the essence of flared jeans, clog heels, bohemian prints and weird colours. That era is continuously spinning like a reel of fantasy in their heads which they have managed to bring to the runways and beyond. The fashion community around the world is adapting this trend in new and different ways, ways that are definitely here to stay.
There is something about the seventies that gives everyone a sense of freedom ,a sense of languid sensuality. “It was like you were walking around naked, but you had clothes on,” said Phyllis Magidson, the curator of costumes and textiles at the Museum of the City of New York.
Maxi’s, studded leather vests, Bell bottom trouser suits for women are the core of the seventies revival for this fashion season. Styling maxis with “flatforms” or even a pair of neat white sneakers is a way of adopting the retro vibe with a contemporary twist. Young fashionistas are infusing a sporty chic avatar to their daily dressing , may it be a pair of bell bottoms with a crop top or a flowy maxi. Speaking of Bell Bottoms, a classic look always saves the day. Pair a crisp white shirt, with denim flared jeans, a pair of clog heels and a tan bag , and you definitely would look like a girl who loves bringing back the seventies. How wonderful would it be to see everyone dressed this way on the streets? The streets would be a modern runway for past fashion!
Retro is also about impactful elements like biker jackets ,fringed skirts and magnificent florals.Who doesn’t want that flower-emblazoned little dress that makes one feel free pretty again? Styling of the seventies trend is a juxtaposition of old style rebellion and beauty. On one hand one can feel strong and powerful in a leather jacket with jeans and on the other hand like a dainty beauty in a light floral dress.Do we need any more proof that retro has reached its apex? Only now does it feel entirely credible to style oneself in flares and fringing without it feeling like a costume. This seasons “throwback Thursdays" are definitely on all the rails for sale.
We are all living in a fashion era filled with nostalgia but still newness in the past. Designers like Prada used 18th century fabrics to use on silhouettes from the seventies and Dolce & Gabbana invented sunglasses with floral surface ornamentation.Studio 54, the era of David Bowie , 1976 – the warmest summer of the 1970’s marks an epitome of style that will never ever be forgotten. Designers, bloggers stylists , writers will always continue to revive retro in some way or the other! This throwback trend will always be like a joyous pit stop for designers travelling back in time!
