April 17, 1971
Item
-
Title
-
April 17, 1971
-
Description
-
This New Yorker cover from April 17, 1971 reflects the influence of hippie and bohemian fashion in the early 1970s. The central figure wears flowing patterned garments, layered textiles, embroidered details, and fur trim, embodying the era’s preference for eclectic, handmade, and globally inspired styles. Long hair, loose silhouettes, and vibrant psychedelic prints reflect the countercultural aesthetics associated with the hippie movement, which rejected the structured and polished fashions of earlier decades. The colorful butterflies and decorative motifs reinforce themes of freedom, individuality, and connection to nature that shaped youth culture and fashion during the period.
-
Strawberry high heel platform
-
"Cinderella" dress
-
Date Issued
-
April 17, 1971
-
Publisher
-
The New Yorker Magazine
-
Measurements
-
ca. 8 × 11 inches (20.3 × 29.2 cm)
April 17, 1971