Mao/Nehru

During the 60s fashion found inspiration in world leaders and in foreign cultures. An example of this is the Mao neck/Nehru jacket trend of the mid and late 60s. Both inspired in General Mao Tse Sung and Indian politician Nehru who wore these kind of jackets and ensembles as part of their daily wear. The look was adopted quickly by many men worldwide, including the character of "Ernst Blofeld" in the 60s James Bond films. Below an example of a Nehru/Mao suit designed by Thierry Mugler in 2005.


Photo: Thierry Mugler

Arriving at the airport

In this 1976 pic you can see JFK Jr. along with his mother the iconic Jackie Kennedy Onassis and his sister Caroline arriving after their summer holidays. JFK Jr. looking classic and youthful at the same time: jeans, shirt, and what looks to be some boat shoes. He had a great sense of style, inherited from both of his parents, throughout the rest of his life until his tragic and sudden death in 1999. A sense of style that has recently inspired GQ magazine to publish an editorial in which they honor him and his style, outfits that despite the decades gone by look timeless and fresh.

Photo: GQ

Paisley

Paisley...for some a piece of art...for others a flashback to the male fashions of the late 60s and early 70s...for others trashy and loud...and for some an Etro trademark. For me a quintessential example of late 60s and early 70s fashion that if worn properly can be a success.

Due to being busy lately I haven't been able to update as much as I would like to, but I'd like to tell my readers thanks for stopping by and commenting, and that I have not forgotten about this blog, so keep on visiting.

Below an example of a paisley shirt by Paul Smith.

Photo: Paul Smith

Sunday

Having brunch on an early 60s Sunday morning.



Photo: Flickr

Shampoo

Warren Beatty's character in the 1975 flick "Shampoo" was a hairstylist caught in a love triangle with two women, Julie Christie and Goldi Hawn. His outfit is a brilliant mix of this and that, very 70s influenced and still very wearable nowadays.

Photo: Menstyle.com

Chillin'

Jamiroquai chilling in 2005...perfect for a summer day, although I would wear some color instead of black.
Photo: Jaymag

Good times

Bianca Jagger celebrating her birthday in the legendary Studio 54 with her husband back then, Mick Jagger, and famed russian dancer Mihail Baryshnikov. A perfect example of late 70s menswear: open collar shirts and a leisure jacket.

Photo: TFS