There are some eras in fashion you look back on and ask, ‘What were they thinking?’, but when you look at the 1970s there was just something oh-so-cool about it, something that makes you wish you had been there.
The ’70s were all about peace, love and equal rights and this was reflected in the fashion – with self-expression key. So there’s little wonder why designers just can’t get enough of it and keep turning to it season after season for inspiration.
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It was all about the relaxed vibe, with high-waisted denim, flairs, bell-bottoms and bell sleeves, chic tailoring and man-style suiting, platform heels, headscarves and big sunglasses.
Jane Birkin
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Twiggy
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Stevie Nicks
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And for evening wear it was all about that disco fashion and the ‘Studio 54’ vibes: think sequins, metallics, halter tops and big bouncy hair.
Cher
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Diana Ross
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Diane von Furstenberg
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Fashion icons of the era – whose style still stands the test of time – include Bianca Jagger, Cher, Jane Birkin, Farrah Fawcett and her ‘Charlie’s Angels’ co-stars Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith, Diane Von Furstenberg, Diana Ross and Twiggy.
Bianca Jagger
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Bianca Jagger
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Bianca Jagger
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This season designers are having another major ’70s moment, with flairs, high-waists and tailored suiting – as well as soft floaty florals and bold sleeves – all back in a big way.
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