The ’70s Is Our Ultimate Summer Style Inspo, Here’s Why

Netflix’s Halston hit the streaming platform this month, recounting fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick and his wild rise to fame. Though Ewan McGregor as Halston is questionable casting, it still puts the style of the mid-1970s in a welcome spotlight. it’s not only Netflix at it, but famous faces, too. Yes, we’ve all seen Harry Styles dressed head-to-toe in Gucci and attempting to do his best David Bowie impression. But there’s way more to 1970s style than Alessandro Michele’s muse in a suit. The decade’s all-year-round relevancy comes by way of pieces like flared pants — an item often feared, but one that definitely shouldn’t be — and big collar shirts. See Travis Scott showing some extended ankle, and Lakeith Stanfield at the Oscars in a standout wide-lapel shirt. Read more at Highsnobiety.