Flower Power: 70’s Florals Make a Comeback
Published: April 27th, 2015
In a whoosh of 70’s nostalgia, those big and bold florals and vivid colors we associate with that era are back in a big way. Modern and stylized, they lend a timeless sense of optimism, glitz and glamour to our homes and our attire. I guess fashion follows the national psyche. Perhaps the end of the Great Recession, like the winding down of the Vietnam War and Watergate in the 70’s, evokes a sense of relief and renewal best symbolized by florals.
Whatever the reason, the resurgence is striking. Here’s a fun look at how 70’s fashion is being translated into present day furnishings and fashion accessories. Hard to know which is 1970 and which is 2015!
![floral print dress 1960s 1970s design inspiration](https://mitchellchannondesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Floral-Print-Dress-1960’s-70s.jpg)
![floral print fabric outdoor design](https://mitchellchannondesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/missoni-home-olvera-outdoor-pouf_im_395-e1430164436388.jpg)
![1975 style and fashion](https://mitchellchannondesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1975-image-2.jpg)
![baby mayflower chair by roche bobois](https://mitchellchannondesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/image_plein_ecran_20101122142407-e1430164456398.jpg)
![Delicate floral print dress, Burda International FallWinter 1974 design](https://mitchellchannondesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Delicate-floral-print-dress-Burda-International-FallWinter-1974.jpg)
![garden club stanford lucite chair](https://mitchellchannondesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Garden-Club-Stanford-Lucite-Chair-Century-Furniture-e1430164497532.jpg)
![caresse bridal gowns design inspiration](https://mitchellchannondesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Caresse-Bridal-Gowns-1970s-e1430163953984.jpg)
![kami floral print bag](https://mitchellchannondesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Kami-e1430165012828.jpg)
Contemporary Floral Designs
Here are some contemporary takes on 70s florals that caught my fancy.
Start with this Ivanka Trump palm print pump. Like walking through a garden!
Interested in a floral wallcovering with a touch of glitz? Flowers by Andy Warhol from Flavor Paper does the trick.
And when it comes to lighting, I love this Discoco Pendant sold at Lightology that raises floral to new heights.
So enjoy the new take on 70’s florals —while I turn up Gloria Gaynor on my 8-track!