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In anticipation of our upcoming Wine & Fashion issue, we take a look back at 50 years of style. Through the decades, fashion and wine often have been in sync, and both have reflected the cultural tone of the times. Here’s a decade-by-decade look at how the two worlds collided.
What We Wore
Bold mod colors, miniskirts, turtlenecks
What We Drank
Chianti in straw-wrapped bottles, Lambrusco, dry Sherry, Bolla Soave
What We Wore
Bell bottoms, hippie and peasant chic, midi skirts, colorful prints, sweater vests, leisure suits
What We Drank
Robert Mondavi, Chateau Montelena, Almaden, Riunite, Blue Nun, Lancers, Mateus
What We Wore
Metallics and leather, preppy, power suits with shoulder pads, pouf skirts
What We Drank
Oaky California Chardonnay, Beaujolais Nouveau, Champagne, wine coolers
What We Wore
Denim and flannel, slip dresses, chinos and oxford shirts, baggy jeans and gold chains
What We Drank
California cult Cabernet, Merlot (from anywhere), Barossa Shiraz, Burgundy
What We Wore
Tattoo-print clothes, trucker hats, crop tops and short skirts, hip-hugger jeans, sports jerseys, slim-fit suits for men
What We Drank
Pinot Noir, rosé, aromatic whites, vintage Ports
What We Wore
Athleisure wear, designer streetwear, t-shirts and hoodies, steampunk accessories
What We Drank
Value-driven wine, emerging varieties, wine from up-and-coming regions
Look for the upcoming Wine & Fashion issue of Wine Enthusiast, coming to WineMag.com on March 29th!
1The Sixties
2The Seventies
3The Eighties
4The Nineties
5The Aughts
6The Twenty-Tens
