youthquaker

Last week someone on Tumblr posted a great photo from a 1975 Vogue (the very last image in this blog post, actually), and the Google image search I did to find the source led me to a most amazing blog called Youthquaker.  You may already be aware of Youthquaker, but in case you aren't--and if you're at all a fan of mod and/or 1960s-1970s fashion--I urge you to check it out!  The blog features fashion spreads from UK, Italian, and Paris Vogue magazines from 1965-1975.  You can do searches for particular models or photographers, if that's your thing...or, you can be like me, and just start clicking away and enjoying the wealth of fabulous vintage fashion!  I posted a few highlights below.

above four images UK Vogue /  March 15, 1965

UK Vogue / October 15, 1965

above four images UK Vogue / September 1, 1968

xo

K

somewhat questionable knitwear

To be fair to the knitwear, I have to admit that a lot what is included in this post isn't really all that questionable.  I think most of it is quite nice, actually!  Sometimes, though, the modeling/styling is a bit on the "wha?" side.  Well, you can decide for yourselves.  Do scroll on!  (You can see my previous post on "unquestionably good knitwear" here.)

There is nothing really wrong with this sweater coat...but the me/mini me photo cracks me up.

These skirts are actually pretty fun, and I like this photo.  Just two bohemian gals, throwing dice in the park.

I like these skirts even more.  But that pose on the right?  Is she going to start singing or something?

Hm.  These ladies are trying and not succeeding at blending in with the foliage.

Here is where we take a sudden turn into Scaryland.  Sir, what is it you are planning?   A little fencing in  your cardigan?  Or something more nefarious?

That girl's sweater is totally cute.  But I am questioning his twinset.

The cover really says it all.  This magazine will be filled with knitwear with uneccessary slits in it, and inappropriate usage of olde English gentleman's accessories.

...having said that, I really do think the gal on the left with her cardi and pipe is totally cute.  But this guy is giving me the creeps.  Apparently it was difficult to find good male models for 1970s knitwear magazines.

Love her sweater.  His side slit top?  Not so much.

Um, what are you pointing and laughing at, Mr. Bean?  Her sweater is cute, so it can't be that.  And what are you drinking?  Mimosa shots?

Why the hilarity?  Is it because you knew they would throw a vivid purple frame up around your lime green striped cardigan?

More needless hilarity.  I actually think both outfits are pretty cute.  But what the hell can be on the back of that framed painting that is making her laugh so hard?  "Bwah ha ha ha....you thought this was a real Rembrandt?!?"

omg.  It's Nancy Spungeon.  And a cute baby!

xo

K

unquestionably good knitwear

It's knitwear season!  And I have become the lucky owner of a trio of knitting magazines.  The black and white photos are from a 1960 edition of New Hand Knit Fashions for Town and Country, and the color photos are from a 1975 and a 1976 edition of Knitking magazine.  I've decided to divide the photos from these gems into two blog posts: the unquestionably good, and the somewhat questionable/I'm not sure/kinda funny/just plain bad/scary.  (I know, the second category sounds like a lot more fun, doesn't it?)

For today, enjoy the Unquestionably Good!

I love that cardigan on the left.  I can't tell if the suit on the right looks super-cozy or super-itchy.

Wowza.  Knitting your own coat!?!

Love these dresses--particularly the one on the left!

Cute cardis!  I love the cropped one, and the contrasting collar and cuffs on the other.

The outfit on the left is a little bit questionable, but in the end, the loopy cuffs and hat kinda win more over.  Gal on the right is made of Total Win!

Love the little hoodie cardi, and her pompadour!

xo

K