1970s in fashion

In the early 1970s, Vogue proclaimed "There are no rules in the fashion game now"[1] due to overproduction flooding the market with cheap synthetic clothing.

Common items included mini skirts, bell-bottoms popularized by hippies, vintage clothing from the 1950s and earlier, and the androgynous glam rock and disco styles that introduced platform shoes, bright colors, glitter, and satin.

The 1970s also saw the birth of the indifferent, anti-conformist casual chic approach to fashion, which consisted of sweaters, T-shirts, jeans and sneakers.

[3] One notable fashion designer to emerge into the spotlight during this time was Diane von Fürstenberg, who popularized, among other things, the jersey "wrap dress".

[4][5] von Fürstenberg's wrap dress design, essentially a robe, was among the most popular fashion styles of the 1970s, would also be credited as a symbol of women's liberation.

Top fashion models in the 1970s were Lauren Hutton, Margaux Hemingway, Beverly Johnson, Gia Carangi, Janice Dickinson, Patti Hansen, Cheryl Tiegs, Jerry Hall, and Iman.

In 1977, punk singer Debbie Harry of Blondie sparked a new trend with her shoulder-length, dyed platinum blonde hair worn with a long fringe (bangs), popular in the late 1970s.

The early and mid 1970s generally featured longer hair on men, as way of rebelling against the social norms of years past.

[425] Additionally, as with women, the 1970s saw an increase in the popularity of men's braided hairstyles such as cornrows, exemplified by disco-pop musician Rick James.

In 1971 hotpants and bell-bottomed trousers were popular fashion trends
Diane von Fürstenberg 's wrap dress, designed in the 1970s
By the early 1970s, miniskirts had reached an all-time popularity. This young English woman is wearing a fringed suede miniskirt, 1971.
African American couple, Michigan Avenue, Chicago, July 1975
A young woman wearing a wrap dress.
Swedish model Ulla Jones dressed in a lurex halter top and matching flared trousers
Two women in 1979 wear the trendy tube tops , while the woman on the far left is wearing a rayon strapless dress
Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi wearing Peacock Revolution-inspired velvet Nehru jacket and geometric print scarf, 1973.
Mao Zedong wearing gray Zhongshan suit , 1972.
Example of glam rock costume worn by Roy Wood and Wizzard , early 1970s.
Mid-70s Western-inspired outifts worn by country music group Asleep at the Wheel .
Flared jeans and trousers were popular with both sexes as can be seen at this East German disco party in 1977. In the socialist part of Germany (until 1990), the government regarded western influences on cultural life of their population very critical, but factually tolerated them in many fields.
A couple at prom in late 1970s: Powder Tuxedo and sleeved dress.
Typical mid to late 1970s Ted gear, as worn by Shakin' Stevens .
British rock band Killing Floor , 1971.
Three Los Angeles Chicanos in 1974.
Singer Cher in 1971. In the 1970s, women's hair was usually worn long with a centre parting
Steve McQueen with sideburns , 1972.
Footballer George Best wore long hair in 1976.
Actress Camille Keaton in 1972. Throughout most of the decade, women preferred light, natural-looking make-up for the daytime.