
Seeing color is in the eye of the beholder. The 1980s brought a colorful cultural shift, from vibrant fashion to the bold, contrasting ethos of the era. This was reflected in Alex P. Keaton’s wardrobe in “Family Ties” and the political landscape. The decade also saw the stark realities of societal inequalities for Black Americans…

I shifted from urban life to a rural setting during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the sighting of cows from the living room. My teenage years in 1980s America, focused on a very significant cowhide-trimmed Guess jacket.
The Last Boudoir in Angier is a year-long experiment of only buying vintage and repurposed clothes as a means to explore nostalgia, culture, and style. Each post addresses the material, sounds, and politics found in a simple article of clothing.