Rag Report: 70's Glamour Comeback

Rag Report dives under the covers of fashion publications to rant or rave about all the glossy goodness.

Abbey Lee Kershaw by Nicole Bently for Vogue Australia November 2010

The glamour and luxury of ‘70s disco is back. The November issue of Vogue Australia features Abbey Lee Kershaw in feathers, sequins, and gold in sexy sihouettes. This new trend is reminiscent of the new ladylike hemlines and accessories, but more opulent.

The editorial is striking not only because of the styling, but the backlighting makes Kershaw glow. In this first photo, Kershaw’s piercing eyes may be the first thing you notice, but the Gucci sequined dress with feather detail makes a close second. The combination of textures is so chic right now.
Wide leg pants with heels is a great way to achieve a long, slim silhouette. The stylist paired the Gianfranco Ferré wool pants with a leather top. The mix of materials makes for a look worthy of ‘70s fashion icon Bianca Jagger.

Finally, a textured Scanlan & Theodore dress paired with a gold Salvatore Ferragamo belt looks sexy, yet polished. The draped back gives an unexpected glimpse of skin. With the revival of the ‘70s, it shows that nothing ever goes out of style forever. So, start rummaging for vintage finds to get an authentic retro look.

-Allison Mariotti

Rag Report: Vibrant down under

Rag Report dives under the covers of fashion publications to rant or rave about all the glossy goodness. 

In Vogue Australia’s March issue, model Abbey Lee Kershaw makes us long for the warm beaches of Australia, or at least for spring to finally come to Syracuse. The editorial, shot by Max Doyle, features bright, summery colors and vibrant hair and makeup. The surf-inspired clothes show peaks of skin with cutouts. This editorial is a wonderful escape from central New York’s dreary winter.

Vogue Australia March 2010

The first look is a one shouldered, nude one-piece bathing suit with braided cutouts. Her bright fuchsia lips and yellow dip-dyed hair add some pop to the colorless bathing suit. Finally, the stylist added giant 80s inspired earrings. 

Tie-dye cut outs

In this shot, the cutouts add some glimpses of skin on a tie-dyed dress with a high neckline. This photo highlights her amazing eye makeup with a wash of yellow, pink, and purple. Her slicked back hair has a “just out of the ocean” look.

Surfing the couture wave

While posing with a surfboard, Kershaw looks ready to frolic on the beach in her Jean Paul Gaultier pale pink gown.  Her bright pink dip-dyed hair, orange lips, and turquoise nails give a rainbow effect to the pale dress. We love the shocks of color with the ocean as a backdrop. The cutouts show just the right amount of skin, something lacking in our winter wear.

- by Allison Mariotti