1970’s Fashion The anti-war movement wasn’t the only thing shaking up the ‘70s. The 1920’s was all about the flapper dresses. The 1930’s was all about butterfly sleeved tops. The 1960’s was all about the bright, swirling patterns. The 1970’s, when things were much simpler, rosier and feminine beauty was all. The history of 1970’s and how it changed fashion. The political and social events that influenced the 1970’s. In the 1970’s womens suffrage was all the rage. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the Constitution states: “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.” Feminists thought this would be an easy pass. It took until 1977, for the 35th state to ratify the ERA. During the 1970’s people began an Anti-war Movement. Protesters filled the streets. People saw protesting as a threat and started closing businesses and colleges down. In 1972 The Watergate Scandal took place. People began to stop paying
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The platform shoe was not only one of the most memorable things in the seventies but perhaps the most outrageous. Ranging from covered in glitter to applique leather stripes. Platform shoes brought the humor of glam rock music straight to the fashion industry. Yves Saint-Laurent one of the worlds best known designers started his career in the 70’s. He came up with the idea of cross-dressing, creating the first classic black tuxedo for women. Many fashion prodigies also started their careers in the seventies including Ossie Clark, known for mesmerizing feminine clothing. Barbara Hulanicki started Biba a boutique in London. One of the more unpleasant aspects of the 70’s was the layered look. A dirndl skirt with the garment based on a sailing windbreaker over baggy boots was incredibly difficult to wear. These were some of the biggest fashion statements in the
The platform shoe was not only one of the most memorable things in the seventies but perhaps the most outrageous. Ranging from covered in glitter to applique leather stripes. Platform shoes brought the humor of glam rock music straight to the fashion industry. Yves Saint-Laurent one of the worlds best known designers started his career in the 70’s. He came up with the idea of cross-dressing, creating the first classic black tuxedo for women. Many fashion prodigies also started their careers in the seventies including Ossie Clark, known for mesmerizing feminine clothing. Barbara Hulanicki started Biba a boutique in London. One of the more unpleasant aspects of the 70’s was the layered look. A dirndl skirt with the garment based on a sailing windbreaker over baggy boots was incredibly difficult to wear. These were some of the biggest fashion statements in the