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| Kasper for Joan Leslie, 1973 |
Fashion designers are having a 1970s moment and there was lots of inspiration from the decade on the runways for fall. I also find myself having a 70s moment and these looks excite me right now. But there's a catch. A major portion of the clothing that was produced in the 1970s was made from synthetic fabrics: polyester, nylon, orlon and acetate. Even high end designers used them.
Left: Mary Ann Restivo ivory boucle cardigan and skirt, both sythetic.
Right: Sibley-Coffee white wool jersey cardigan and skirt.
Left: Ole Borden for Rembrandt acetate cream blouson jacket worn over a silk print dress.
Right: Leslie Fay 3 piece outfit: knit cardigan, polka dot blouse, and brown skirt, all in acetate.
John Anthony silk blouse worn with Quiana nylon jacket and skirt.
Left: Herald House knit sweater dress with matching cardigan, all in Orlon.
Right: Clovis Ruffin 3 piece outfit, bolero jacket, t-shirt, and skirt. Skirt is wool, other pieces are polyester.
See what I mean? Lots of synthetics. What about you? Will you be wearing 70s looks for fall? All looks shown from Spring, 1973.
