Saturday 70s Spots: Haggar & Jockey Clothing (1977 & ’79)

“Looking Good Makes You Feel Good.” Today’s edition of Saturday 70s Spots spotlights men’s clothing. First, we have a Texas-style good ol’ boy striking it oil rich in a Haggar Clothing commercial (aired November, 1977). Second, a Jockey commercial featuring … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: The Hotel ‘Europa Clothing Collection’ (1978)

(Click to enlarge) “Feelings. A subtle expression beyond words…” There’s a real Saturday Night Fever vibe going on here. Daily 70s Ad #115: The Hotel ‘Europa Clothing Collection’ originally appeared in the January, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine. (Source: … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: Henry James Clothing (1978)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Gentleman’s Clothiers.” They say everything eventually comes back into fashion. I’m not so sure about that blue ensemble. Daily 70s Ad #102: Henry James Clothing originally appeared in the January, 1978 issue of Orange Coast magazine. … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: GTE Sylvania ‘Cameo Offer’ (1972)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Every girl should have a cameo.” Now, you can look like granny for only $1.25! Daily 70s Ad #88: GTE Sylvania ‘Cameo Offer’ originally appeared in the November 10, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine. (Source: LIFE) … Continue reading

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