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

Daily 70s Ad: The Adolfo Wool Suit (1979)

(Click ad to enlarge) “The sewn-in WoolBlend Mark label is your assurance of quality-tested fabrics made predominantly of wool.” “Slick.” That’s the main word coming to mind here. Daily 70s Ad #35: The Adolfo Wool Suit originally appeared in the … Continue reading

Daily 70s Ad: The Electric TIMEX (1972)

(Click ad to enlarge) “Wear a power plant that gives you steady electric accuracy.” The “Punchy-Face” watch that runs on nuclear power. Apparently. Daily 70s Ad #33: The Electric TIMEX originally appeared in the November 10, 1972 issue of LIFE … Continue reading