Read Up: "Seventies Style and Design"
November 9, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Kari "Cruziiie" Cruz 
Dominic Lutyens & co-author Kirsty Hislop just published a book on 70s style and design. The two have previously worked for publications like: Elle, Vogue, The Observer, The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph.
The pair met in the 80s, but bonded over their love of the 70s disco scene. Twenty years later, they've decided to publish some unreleased photos and information on some of the era's most obscure designers. "We wanted to explore the lesser know and in some cases forgotten designers of the decade,' explains Lutyens.
Don't think polyester- The new book covers fashion, design, architecture, interiors and art. Divided into four themes: the pop movement and the rise of postmodernism; the Edwardian, 20s and 30s revivals; the back to nature movement and finally the decade's avant-garde movers and shakers. Featured designers include: Alan Aldridge, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Daniel Hechter, Jean Paul-Goude, Mr Freedom and Mrs Howie, Barbara Hulanicki, Laura Ashley, Ossie Clark, Celia Birtwell, Yves Saint Laurent and Vivienne Westwood.











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