Trends In The 1970's

The 1970’s was a year of change. There had been so many wars in the previous decades and the people decided it was time for peace and love. During the early 1970s, popular music continued to be dominated by musicians who had achieved fame during the 1960s such as The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Eric Clapton. In addition, many newcomer rock groups such as Led Zeppelin appeared. The Beatles disbanded in 1970, but each member of the band immediately released a highly successful solo album, and Paul McCartney especially would remain extremely popular throughout the decade. Although music was booming, there were some great losses in the 70’s. Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison, died all at the age of 27. Two of popular music's most
And it is probably the first full decade in which women could be seen wearing pants in every walk of life. Just when it seemed pants couldn’t flare any more, the flare was almost gone. By the late 1970s the pant suit, leisure suit and track suit was what the average person was sporting. Jumpsuits at this time were also becoming very popular in both men and women. While pants were becoming more popular, women still wore skirts, both for dress and casual occasions. Skirts were available in varying lengths: mini, midi and maxi. The mini was short, the midi just below the knee and the maxi all the way to the ankle or top of the foot. Mini skirts and mini dresses were worn to the disco, typically paired with platform shoes or boots. Midi skirts were ideal for working women and students and were worn with flats, heels or boots. Maxi skirts were often associated with either hippies or with a frillier, Victorian-inspired
Films and its stars were as influential as ever on fashion. Liza Minelli’s short feathered cut in Cabaret (1972) and Jane Fonda’s androgynous shag hairstyle in Klute (1971) could be seen in various forms throughout the decade. Television was a national obsession in many Western countries, and the TV was often the focal point of the home. With adverts, music shows and a wealth of series in all genres, TV was a major influence on people’s lives, fashion choices and attitudes. Farrah Fawcett-Majors was one massive influence on mid-1970s hair. Ah, the lovely Farrah hit our screens in 1976 courtesy of Charlie’s Angels. With her long feather cut and big flicked hair, Farrah was the poster girl of many a teen’s bedroom – and the Dads didn’t mind a