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Master of Fads of the 1970s
schopenhauer Actress Farrah Fawcett's iconic 1976 haircut sparked a global trend of layered, blown-back "feathered" hair for both women and men.
schopenhauer Leisure suits made of colorful, easy-care polyester offered men a comfortable, brightly colored alternative to traditional business suits.
schopenhauer Match iconic retro trends to learn how 1970s fads defined a generation.
Platform fish tanks: Some extreme 1970s platform shoes featured hollow transparent heels containing live goldfish, though this was quickly condemned.
A casual suit consisting of a jacket and matching trousers, typically made of synthetic fabric. Jerry Rosengarten designed the prototype in 1970, creating a defining staple of casual menswear during the decade.
What Hawaiian-inspired necklace made of naturally ocean-worn shell fragments became a massive unisex accessory trend in the mid-1970s?
What distinctive bell-bottomed pants style flared out dramatically from the knee down in the 1970s?
Which extremely short, tight-fitting shorts became a major unisex fashion craze in 1971?
Which Charlie's Angels actress inspired the massive 1976 "feathered hair" trend?
What style of thick, long-pile carpet with loose yarn loops was a major home decor fad of the 1970s?
What synthetic material was the primary fabric used to make 1970s leisure suits?
Which two colors were the most dominant interior design paint and appliance trends of the 1970s?