Tag Archives: Fashion

Harajuku style

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Waheeda Harris

As seen in the Harajuku district of Tokyo:

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Future

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Waheeda Harris

Style seen in Istanbul:

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memories of the ’80s – jelly shoes

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

For those stylish young women of the ’80s, one of the key items to own: jelly shoes. These PVC flexible shoes became all the rage, especially with the teen and 20 something set for its bright colours, summer style and … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

Designer Diane von Furstenberg was the name women wanted on their wardrobe, especially with the debut of her eventually iconic design – the wrap dress. Launching her company in 1970, von Furstenberg took her small investment of $30,000 and started … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – Christie Brinkley

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

This Michigan girl became the idyllic embodiement of the California supermodel when she launched her modelling career in the 1970s: Christie Brinkley. Born Christie Lee Hudson in Michigan, as a kid her parents divorced and her Mum remarried David Brinkley … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’80s – v-cut swimsuit

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

In the 1980s, the swimsuit, whether a two piece or a one piece, became notable for its v-cut, showing off a woman’s leg. In 1980, the February 5th Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue showed model Christie Brinkley in a white string … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – the thong swimsuit

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

“No one has freed the body like Rudi Gernreich”, said the editor of French Vogue in 1967. The Austrian-born, California-based fashion designer made his mark in fashion, first with the scandalous monokini in the late 1960s and in 1974 with … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’80s – Chic by H.I.S.

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

For those fashionistas who couldn’t afford Sasson or Calvin Klein denim, they turned to the mass market brand of Chic by H.I.S. A company that originated in the 1920s under the name Henry I. Siegel, in the 1960s saw the … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’70s – Jordache

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Waheeda Harris

Denim transformed from the hippy handpainted 1960s to wide legged styles of the 1970s. But in 1978, the denim world transformed again thanks to Jordache. Three brothers – Joe, Ralph and Avi Nakash formed their business, a retail outlet that … Continue reading →

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memories of the ’80s – rock pins

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Waheeda Harris

What did the stylish young teenager of the 1980s want to have? Beyond the layers of clothing and a bit of neon, there was always a need to have a pin sporting your favourite band, saying or tv show. Worn … Continue reading →

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