Daily 70s Ad: Shelley Hack For Bobbie Brooks Fashion (1972)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Instant cool.” I’m pretty sure that’s actress/model Shelley Hack (of Charlie’s Angels fame) on the right-hand side. Hack never seemed to be without work in the 70s. Daily 70s Ad #83: Shelley Hack For Bobbie Brooks … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Robinson’s ‘Perfection In Suede’ (1978)

(Click ad to enlarge) “The texture is everything.” They should have coined a new word here and gone with “Suede-fection.” No? Daily 70s Ad #68: Robinson’s ‘Perfection In Suede’ originally appeared in the October, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Saks Alter Ego Tee Shirts (1976)

(Click ad to enlarge) “What could be more fun over jeans?” Saks Fifth Avenue goes low brow with “long-sleeved tee shirts.” And is that Bianca Jagger on the right? I wouldn’t bet money on it but it looks a bit … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: The Saint Laurie Suit (1975)

(Click on ad to enlarge) “If you’re in New York, you’ll feel even better doing business with Saint Laurie…direct.” Look, it’s Mr. Suave in a stunning 1970s tan ensemble for only $143 smackers. Daily 70s Ad #50: The Saint Laurie … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Chelsea Row’s Unconstructed Clothing (1978)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Noveau Noveau Noveau Noveau…” The guy sulking fashionably in the corner really makes this one for me. Daily 70s Ad #46: Chelsea Row’s Unconstructed Clothing originally appeared in the October, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Bloomingdale’s Trench Shirt (1976)

(Click ad to enlarge) “A smashing victory in the war against drab.” OK, it’s the Creighton Trench Shirt for $18.00. I get that. What I don’t get is the extraneous shoulder flap and whatever it is that guy has in … Continue reading