Marketing Strategies of the 1960s-1980s: Women in Miniskirts Promote Computer Systems
During the 1960s to 1980s, it was not uncommon for advertisers to use women in revealing outfits, particularly miniskirts, to promote computer systems. These tactics were meant to appeal to a male-dominated industry, with the idea that sex sells being exploited to grotesque ends. Continue reading »
Skirts and Saddle Shoes: Favorite Styles of ’40s Teenage Girls
The term ‘teenager’ was coined in 1941, and Seventeen magazine printed its first issue in 1944, showing off young teenager-targeted clothing and interests. It was a new market, one that was somewhere between girls and college-age young women. Continue reading »
Summer 2020 Men’s Weird Fashion Collection: Skirts And Dresses!
As you can see from this collection of outfits from various designers, the Summer of 2020 is all about the celebration of manliness! Scroll down and be inspired (or not)! Continue reading »
