Beach Club 1971

This Spring/Summer whether you're going to the pool or beach I think it's best to wear something moreless like what is shown on the photo below from late 1971. Forget about lousy calf length bathing suits. Of course one should wear the bathing suit that best fits and looks better with your complexion.

Photo: GQ

70s American Style

Robert Redford represents in my opinion "70s American Style" at its best in this 1974-1975 photograph snapped by Ron Gallela. Everything in this photo is perfect, the hair, the fitted jacket, the tie, the different colored trousers, the mirrored aviators (along with Wayfarers, classic sunglasses and at must have for every stylish person, male or female; a great investment), and even the car.

A classic and elegant look that can be worn for any day at the office, attending a party/function, or just for leisuring.

Photo: Flickr

Come On Baby Light My Fire

One of the most famous and best rock acts from the 60s is The Doors. Its vocalist and most famous member, the legendary Jim Morrison, posed circa 1966-1967 for photographer Joel Brodsky giving as a result the famed "Young Lion" photoshoot. Originally the photographer was shooting some promotional photos for the group but it was Jim who caught his attention.

Wearing only some leather pants, boots, and a thin necklace Jim posed with his "Lion mane" and rocker attitude to the camera. The result can be shown below with some photographs from this session.

Sadly in 1971, after a period of highs and lows, Jim Morrison died of an overdose. Coincidently he died the same age, 27, as fellow 60s rock icons and legends, Janis Joplin & Jimi Hendrix, who also died around the same period.

The Doors

The most famous photo from the "Young Lion" session is shown below

Photos: Corbis, Flickr

80s Versace

I think this early 80s Gianni Versace ad reflects moreless what mostly all of us men want... The red skinny tie defintly spices up the outfit. Nice idea that his polo matches her bathing suit. Probably the sunglasses are by Ray Ban.



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Marrakech 2008

A brilliant modern reinterpretation of a classic, elegant, and mod outfit is shown below. I'm really fond of the checkered jacket as well as the diagonally striped turtleneck (original design). Oh and the photoshoot's location is a hotel in Marrakech. Travelling fashionably ;)

Photo: GQ

Los Bravos

Perhaps, if not the most famous act in Spain during the late 60s was a group by the name of "Los Bravos". Their greatest hit was "Black Is Black". Their popularity was big back in the day, having starred in several movies which are a great display of mid-late 60s menswear fashions. Below a photo of this group's members wearing colorful and stylish outfits that would still look great this summer, 40 years after being worn for the first time.

Photo: Flickr

The best party

During the past months I've posted in my blog several photos taken at Bianca Jagger's legendary 32nd birthday party on the recently opened Studio 54 back in early May 1977. Not only is this party one of the most remembered ones from 54, but it is in my opinion perhaps the most stylish one due to its guests and what everyone wore. Finally an amazing discovery, a color photo from that night that shows Bianca Jagger, Mikhail "Misha" Baryshnikov, Mick Jagger, Alana Hamilton (Stewart), and Jacques Sterling.

Others present that night were: Steve Rubell, Ian Schrager (both owners of 54), Halston, and Margaux Hemingway. The night's highlight was Bianca Jagger's entrance on a white horse.

Great outfit ideas and inspiration for this blog's readers for hitting the clubs this Spring/Summer.


Photo: Flickr