Wednesday 20 January 2010

Vintage Hats & Fashion 1979 into 1980


The year is 1979, December 1979, the location Chicago USA.

Putting myself in Mum's shoes this time 30 years ago, she was living high up in Lake Point Tower, Chicago, a new Mum; I had just been born on 25th December 1979.


Why am I doing this?

Back in 2010, (slightly less glamorously), I have been attempting to clear out the chaos that is the junk cupboard!
I've stumbled across some vintage magazines, L'Officiel USA The Magazine of International Fashion, issues October 1979, Holiday Issue 1979 and February 1980.
Ok some may think???!  But for others, myself included, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of fashion 30 years ago!
Here are some of the vintage fashion images from the magazines.

The 'Fresh and sporty Looks from the New York Collections' look positively ancient!


...While other images could almost be from today.

Just look at the shoulders on this jacket !
Hats were still quite a feature in various different styles, mainly small cocktail styles, very elegant and chic.
The influences in todays fashion are clear to see.

Hope you've enjoyed the escapism!

(The cupboard clear out will have to wait for another day!)


Wonder what we'll be wearing in another 30 years time?

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