FINAL TOUCH: ’70S REMIX

Crocodile tears? Never again.

What is it about the seventies that we find so appealing? In our minds it’s an ultra glamorous time when the free love of the sixties was still on everyone’s lips, but the world was getting a little savvier. We imagine that sit-ins made way for discoes, folk made room for electric guitars, and everyone high-fived each other in their one-piece jumpsuits. The most stylish women of the decade – like Jackie O., Jane Birkin, and Jaqueline Bisset – were fierce, friendly, and feminine all at once, and doing something sartorially brand new. Is it any wonder that designers like Hedi Slimane of Saint Laurent keeps mining the era?

Paying homage to the decade yourself is as easy as pulling on a shift dress in suede or microfiber. For fall, try one in an earth tone like brown, mustard, or Bordeaux. Not only will those colors look appropriate in autumn but their warm, rich hues are so easy to pair. For chilly days try another classic of the era and the ideal layering piece: the turtleneck. The final touch is where you’ll make all the impact – a leather knee-high boot with a printthat’s equal parts playful and sexy, ferocious and strong. We hope you’ve got your high-five steez down pat, because with boots like these, you’re going to be getting a lot of them.