Bright, Bold, and Brilliant – Popular ’70s Styles in Again
Amongst fall’s most popular trends, this season is a throwback to one of fashion’s most iconic eras: the ’70s.
It was time for passionate change to be reflected within the fashion industry. Known for its exuberant patterns, risqué hemlines, and effortless forms, the ’70s was an era for the books. The same passion has affected some of our favorite style icons today. Celebrities like Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Lizzo, and Beyonce indulge in the nostalgic styles of the ’70s, continuing to prove its impact on fashion history.
— BEYONCÉ (@Beyonce) July 29, 2022
The ’70s wasn’t just a decade filled with lively trends. It was a movement of style utilized by many women to shift the standards set for them at the time. “Style in the ’70s became an eclectic means of self-expression and revolution, with hemlines getting shorter, boots growing taller, and gender-bending pioneers coming to fruition with their stylistic choices,” states Vogue writer, Sonia Blair.
Give wings to your imagination.#Etro pic.twitter.com/8E7ft0KPYO
— ETRO (@EtroOfficial) August 17, 2023
Blair’s words hold truth. Many brands are taking inspiration from the definitive style of the ’70s. Etro, Ferragamo, Isabel Marant, Ralph Lauren, and many more are embracing and redefining the original designs from the iconic era. “Like they say, everything that’s old becomes new once again, and ’70s style is here to stay—at least for a little while longer,” states Blaire.
Christy Turlington made her #NYFW spring 2024 debut by closing Ralph Lauren’s show tonight in Brooklyn, New York. Held inside the Brooklyn Navy Yard, fashion-approved denim and bright, colorful Americana looks danced down a runway to a starry front row. pic.twitter.com/0v0lULL2GH
— Vogue Magazine (@voguemagazine) September 9, 2023
The ’70s was a revolutionary time in fashion history and it seems like it won’t be going away any time soon. It looks like the rest of us should follow suit by blasting some Fleetwood Mac and going through our mothers’ closets.
