Classic tv shows never die--and neither, apparently, do some of
the fashion styles their characters flaunt. Oh sure, there are
plenty of TV threads just too shudder-inducing to ever come back
into vogue--think "The Brady Bunch"--but by and large,
retro clothes have probably never been hotter. Two shows in
particular--from two very different eras--are currently generating
buzz among the young and the hip.
Not surprisingly, one of these blasts from the past is the 1950s
icon Lucy Ricardo (Lucille Ball) of "I Love Lucy" fame.
Even as Mattel came out with its Vitameatavegamin-pitching Lucy
doll, the fashion sense of the real Lucy (and Ricky) is being
appreciated anew. We're talking elegant sleeveless dresses,
oversized collars and pink-and-white gingham patterns--for Lucy,
that is. Ricky's fashion essentials, on the other hand, include
high-waisted trousers and jackets with contrasting yokes.
Speaking of contrast, one can hardly find a show less like
"I Love Lucy" than the 1960s spyfest "The
Avengers." Given heightened visibility of late thanks to this
summer's feature film of the same name, "The
Avengers" blends well-tailored, bowler-hatted English
aristocracy (male) with sleek, mod-styled fashions (female).
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So when will this boom in retro-TV wear begin to unravel?
It's a clothes--er, close--call to make. As for us, we'll
gladly accept the tailored looks of the '50s and
'60s--particularly if it staves off any interest in
popularizing those unbelievably short-hemmed skirts worn by
Fox's Ally McBeal.
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