Matching shirts and ties was a trend from the early-mid 70s - think Abigail's Party! These came as a set from probably most mid-price menswear shops. Obviously the tie was really wide, and the whole ensemble made of polycotton. They ...
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You can't forget about the Members Only Jackets! I had the grey one that was made out of nylon. It was the shizznit back then! ...
For a brief (oh so brief) time in the 1970's the Safari Suit was in vogue.It was seen as more stylish than the regular suit.It usually was beige coloured and had short sleeves, instead of being long. It was made ...
Miners block mascara. You had to spit on it before applying with the comb, it used to clog your lashes so that you looked like you had 6 thick lashes on each eye. Then there was the cake foundation that ...
This tragic hairstyle was adopted by the punk movement in the 70's, but carried on in to the 80's. The typical mohican is one where the sides of the head are shaved and the remaining hair in the middle is ...
These were often worn by girls and youngsters during the skinhead era of the late 70's/early 80's. They weren't as chunky or heavy as Doc Martens but were really comfortable. I loved mine to bits. I had black ones but ...
Moon Boots were the rage in about 1976, and coincided with heavy snow falls in our area that winter, so i was lucky enough to get a pair because my wellies were too small. Mine were from good old Woolies, ...
Introducing the worst hairstyle ever - the Mullet! Found on any stonewash-clad 80s-ite and championed by the likes of Fun House's Pat Sharp, Limahl and Billy Ray Cyrus, the mullet was indeed a sight to behold. It was as popular ...