I really like this book. I learned a lot about 70s fashion and its very inspirational to change a vintage piece to something modern. I enjoyed it! Something great to have in a library.
Rating: 3 / 5
When first 70s Fashion Fiascos: Studio 54 to Saturday Night Fever by Maureen Valdes Marsh crossed my desk, I admit, I screamed in horror. The caftan on the book cover alone was enough to put me in a swoon. But a pleading letter came with it, begging me to give this book my imprimatur.
Look it up.
Little did I know that I would be swept up by its contents: a blend of American social history, wit, and truly hideous clothes! Ms. Marsh is a marvelous writer, with a knack for the mot juste. Of leisure suits, she writes, “Color became the key to individuality, and no shade was too effeminate for the 1970s man to wear.”
Since the youth of today has taken a great interest in the clothing of the decade, Ms. Marsh has even provided an up-to-date Shopping Resource Guide in the back.
- excerpt from my review in my blog, “Diary of a Mad Fashionista” at blogspot dot com.
All kidding aside, the 70s FASHION FIASCOS[sic]:STUDIO 54 TO SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is a fantastic book filled with color pictures of 70s fashion. But don’t expect to see photos of either Studio 54 or the movie Saturday Night Fever in this little over 8 x 7 inch book. The wonderful pictures here are on the real people.
Mostly taken from department store catalogs like Sears, Montgomery Wards, JC Penny and others, the book shows you many of the hottest trends in the 70s. From platform shoes to the leisure suit–and everything in between–it’s all in here. And both men and women are featured, which is a plus! Most fashion books only concentrate on women’s clothes but in 70s FASHION…, much like the decade, men get to play too.
Author Maureen Valdes Marsh does a great job describing the time and provides little bits of trivia peppered throughout. She also gives descriptions of the clothes and provides the info as to which store featured them.
Another great section is the resource guide in the back. In it, Valdes-Marsh provides information on vintage stores that are online so readers can check out and buy some cool clothes if they get inspired by the book.
I loved it. Although some of the clothes were absolutely horrid, there were many pieces that looked ultra-chic and I would definitely love to wear some of them. Anyway, I recommend this book to budding fashion designers, fashionistas, cool people and anyone who remembers the 70s.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is the most amazingly fun and informative book I have ever seen! For anyone who grew up in the ’70s, it is full of fantastic memories. Fashion historians should love it for the amazing facts behind the styles — it is really the best book on ’70s fashion I have ever seen. It is incredibly informative, easy to read, and tons of fun to look at.
Even though it’s kind of small, it packs a punch!
Rating: 5 / 5
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I really like this book. I learned a lot about 70s fashion and its very inspirational to change a vintage piece to something modern. I enjoyed it! Something great to have in a library.
Rating: 3 / 5
Very funny fashion overview of the 70s fashion fiascos.
Rating: 5 / 5
When first 70s Fashion Fiascos: Studio 54 to Saturday Night Fever by Maureen Valdes Marsh crossed my desk, I admit, I screamed in horror. The caftan on the book cover alone was enough to put me in a swoon. But a pleading letter came with it, begging me to give this book my imprimatur.
Look it up.
Little did I know that I would be swept up by its contents: a blend of American social history, wit, and truly hideous clothes! Ms. Marsh is a marvelous writer, with a knack for the mot juste. Of leisure suits, she writes, “Color became the key to individuality, and no shade was too effeminate for the 1970s man to wear.”
Since the youth of today has taken a great interest in the clothing of the decade, Ms. Marsh has even provided an up-to-date Shopping Resource Guide in the back.
- excerpt from my review in my blog, “Diary of a Mad Fashionista” at blogspot dot com.
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Rating: 5 / 5
All kidding aside, the 70s FASHION FIASCOS[sic]:STUDIO 54 TO SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is a fantastic book filled with color pictures of 70s fashion. But don’t expect to see photos of either Studio 54 or the movie Saturday Night Fever in this little over 8 x 7 inch book. The wonderful pictures here are on the real people.
Mostly taken from department store catalogs like Sears, Montgomery Wards, JC Penny and others, the book shows you many of the hottest trends in the 70s. From platform shoes to the leisure suit–and everything in between–it’s all in here. And both men and women are featured, which is a plus! Most fashion books only concentrate on women’s clothes but in 70s FASHION…, much like the decade, men get to play too.
Author Maureen Valdes Marsh does a great job describing the time and provides little bits of trivia peppered throughout. She also gives descriptions of the clothes and provides the info as to which store featured them.
Another great section is the resource guide in the back. In it, Valdes-Marsh provides information on vintage stores that are online so readers can check out and buy some cool clothes if they get inspired by the book.
I loved it. Although some of the clothes were absolutely horrid, there were many pieces that looked ultra-chic and I would definitely love to wear some of them. Anyway, I recommend this book to budding fashion designers, fashionistas, cool people and anyone who remembers the 70s.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is the most amazingly fun and informative book I have ever seen! For anyone who grew up in the ’70s, it is full of fantastic memories. Fashion historians should love it for the amazing facts behind the styles — it is really the best book on ’70s fashion I have ever seen. It is incredibly informative, easy to read, and tons of fun to look at.
Even though it’s kind of small, it packs a punch!
Rating: 5 / 5