Faces Model Agency in Rodney Street, sharing a house with the offices of the High Commissioner of India. Some of the models are L-R Lyn Farington, Julia Higgins, Carole Fiddies, Anne Boyland, Hilary Mawer. February 26, 1976 (Image: Mirrorpix)
It’s now been half a century since these brilliant photos of our city were taken and a lot has changed since – including the fashion.
From outfits to hairstyles and more, we’ve revisited the archives to find some snaps of days gone by in Liverpool. Taken on the streets of Liverpool these images capture what was in style and the fashion sense of people as they went about their day to day lives.
Taken between 1980 and 1989, these are bound to stir some memories. And you may spot a familiar face.
In some cases these styles have made their way back into fashion
while others remain a memory.
We recently took a look back at fashion in the city in the 1980s and the 1990s, but here are 29 photos of Liverpool’s 70s fashion. You can see them all in our gallery below.
Faces Model Agency in Rodney Street. Some of the models are L-R Lyn Farington, Julia Higgins, Carole Fiddies, Anne Boyland, Hilary Mawer, all with curled hair and chich dark clothes. February 26, 1976
Stepping out in style, ten lovely ladies from Liverpool’s ‘Faces’ model agency. Models seen wearing everything from midi skirts to floral prints and wide leg jumpsuits. June 8, 1978
David Essex performs at The Liverpool Empire. Most of the fans in the crowd wear shirts and blazers. November 11, 1974
Artists outside Bridewell Studios, a former police station on Prescot Street, Liverpool. They are, Derek Smith (photographer), Dave Robbins (jeweller), Stan Ashworth (sculptor), Charles Alexander (Sculptor), Dave Clapham (film maker), Pete Valentine (painter), Diane Williams (painter), Marie Doddy (print maker) Helen Moslin (painter), Alan Lightfoot (cabinet maker), Maurice Cockrill (painter) Kate Bryden (painter). June 4, 1979. Those photographed seen to wear jazzy printed jumpers and oversized trench coats
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, North West visits. Applause from the ladies for the Duke of Edinburgh as he arrives at Netherley Comprehensive School. Circa May 1972. One woman in the crowd has a backcombed up styled hair do protected by a scarf, whereas others opt for heels and double breasted coats
Punks outside Eric’s night club on Matthew Street, Liverpool. October 31, 1979. Leather jackets, tartan pants and heavy boots are worn
Pauline Greig, aged 17, of Fairfield, Liverpool, decorates the bonnet of the new taxi which was on display in the city. April 1970. She wears a pleated skirt, small heels and a sweater vest
Women in a men only bar in 1975, holding drinks in pub Ye Old Hole in the Wall, Liverpool
Women in a men only bar, Ye Old Hole in the Wall, circa 1975. Fur lined coats make an appearance. They wear blazers and cardigans, with one woman wearing flared pants and a patterned shirt
The wives and fiancés of Liverpool FC football players step out in style in Liverpool City Centre. Left to right are: Geraldine Lawler, Barbara Hughes, Pat Saunderson (fiancé of Phil Thompson), Vera Clemence, Lynn Callaghan, Sue Smith, Marion Cormack, Jean Woodhouse (fiancé of Kevin Keegan), Mary Hall and Sue Lloyd. The little girl in front is Emma, daughter of Ian Callaghan. Statement pieces include flared pants and hairstyles with ‘flicks and wings’
David Essex fans enjoy a concert at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool. November 11, 1974. Here, we see another polo neck and blazer ensemble
West Everton Neighbourhood Project organiser Eddie Cartwright with some of the children in his community. Circa 1970. Kids clothing includes patterned jumpers and dresses, as well as pinafores
Two girls looking forward to celebrating St Patrick’s Day. March 16, 1978. Here, we see another pinafore style dress and a jumper and shirt combination
Falkner Place, Toxteth, Liverpool. August 11, 1972. Men wear oversized jackets and funky hats
Children celebrating the Chinese New Year in Liverpool. February 7, 1978. Children line up in their pattered jumpers and coats
Miss Holiday Inn Competition, held at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Paradise Street. September 1974. Top three contestants, left to right, Denise Spencer, aged 20, Patricia Gallagher, aged 19, and Sylvia Holt, aged 18. Halter dresses and long chains were the popular choice for the competition
Liverpool, Chinese New Year Celebrations 1977. Volume hair and polo necks were in style for the winter
Chinese New Year Celebrations 1970, Cheers from The Nook in Nelson Street. The men wear timeless suits and long trench coats, while the ladies opt for glamourous hairstyles and a statement hat
A general scene in Falkner Place, Liverpool. August 1972. Children at the time will remember wearing shirts or long sleeved tops under dresses
Shoppers on Church Street in Liverpool in October 1976. Many styles are captured here, from middle-part hairstyles with winged layers at the front to long coats
Shoppers on Church Street, Liverpool, 1975. Spotted are a few bouffant hairstyles
Punk rock fans in Liverpool. March 1977. Oversized jackets and sunglasses indoors were the style for some clubbers
Punk rock fans in Liverpool. March 1977. The punk style includes leather, chains and vivid eyeliner
Cantril Farm housing estate. Young customers pictured round a mobile shop run by Mr Myers. March 2, 1977. Boys have long, bobbed hairstyles, like many did during the 70s
Toft Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool. Left to right are Mrs Margaret Martin, Mrs Carole Price, Mrs Florence Nilsen, Mrs Frances Sullivan, Mrs Henrietta Young, Mrs Violet Taylor, Mrs florence Wynne and Mrs Lorena Adams. January 6, 1971. Many will remember the women in their lives wearing duffle coats like the ones seen here
Members of staff at the Giro headquarters in Bootle. November 1971. Above the knee skirts and knee high boots were in fashion at the time
Beryl Brown, a Senior Machine Operator in the recruitment and training branch, at the Giro headquarters in Bootle. November 24, 1971. She wears oversized chain necklaces with a high-neck dress and snakeskin pattern boots
Miss Thistle hopefuls from the Atlantic Tower Hotel, Chapel Street, Liverpool. From left, Chris Wortley, training officer, Angela Brereton, receptionist, Corinne Lynne, bar assistant and Marie Evans, wages clerk. August 7, 1975. They wear caped short sleeve dresses with floral pins
Opening of new Holiday Inn Hotel, Paradise Street, Liverpool. March 20, 1973. Swimwear styles from the 70s
