The 1990s are said to be the worst decade for fashion - the 1970s are not far behind. It seems that only the film successfully avoided the fads and produced some of the most iconic films of all time. We have selected 10 of them for you.
1. A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971)
Kubrick's futuristic masterpiece influenced generations of filmmakers, punk rockers and designers. Of course, actor Malcolm McDowell could not have predicted the impact his character would have on the scene. At the film festival, Jean Paul Gaultier thanked the actor for an inspiring performance and a wardrobe that changed his entire outlook on fashion design.
2. TAXI DRIVER (1976)
It may be controversial for some, but we think Bickle is much sexier with hair. Ray-Ban Caravna glasses (which are now available again), open shirt, plain t-shirt, tousled hair...
3. THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971)
Gene Hackman may not match up to some of his contemporaries stylistically, but his cocky, narrow-minded and difficult character of Popeye Doyle does. He's not a good guy, but he's "cool". So “cool” that the hat Hackman wears in the film soon saw a revival.
4. THE STING (1973)
You can wear whatever you want while playing cards. And if you can wear whatever you want, wear a white tank top and suspenders. This is the rule. But there are few who will look as good with it as Paul Newman. Robert Redford, who played on the opposite side, with his striped suit and clubbing made the film one of the coolest of all time.
5. QUADROPHENIA (1979)
Dissatisfied with the philistine life in tight dresses and long parkas: a brilliant look that went against the fashion guidelines of many fashion designers at the time (Helmunt Lang, Junya Watanabe). The film, shot in the late 1970s, takes place in the mid-1960s—an anachronism that enlisted consultant and wardrobe designer Roger K. Burton to ensure that parkas, Italian knitwear, and mohair suits found their way onto the cast.
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6. NETWORK (1976)
Slim camel skirts, silk blouses, men's jackets and a sea of white, brown, cream and cashmere. High boots, large leather bags and tailored coats.
7. SHAFT (1971)
John Shaft, Manhattan detective, playboy and fashion guru. Angry, proud and sexy. He was not a slave or a criminal, but a working-class hero, dressed smartly in tight pullovers, straight pants, and long leather jackets. In combination with funk music and New York, he defined "cool" - an irresistibly elegant character.
8. BADLANDS (1973)
Can a movie about a killing spree be stylish? Obviously, under the tutelage of Malick's talent, it is easy. Sissy Spacek and Martin Sheen made Badlan, a quintessential American film of the 70s, also one of the most visually stunning. The wardrobe came from "second-hand" stores and thus ensured the credibility of the characters.
9. THE GODFATHER PART II (1974)
The film's brilliance is also reflected in the perfectly conceived wardrobe: Pacino's double-breasted suits, Cabana chic of the early sixties, coats reminiscent of early Vegas with their seductiveness and the authentic look of the early twentieth century worn by De Niro.
10. THE HARDER THEY COME (1973)
The cult classic that helped reggae break through to the world was recorded on a very tight budget. Most of the cast wore their own suits and Jimmy Cliff's wardrobe came from a local thrift store. Although these were only fake leather, alligator and leopard skins, they presented Jamaicans as people with good fashion sense.
