Vogue

1970s was all about individuality and the growth of women’s rights. It was during this period that women choose who they wanted to be and how they wanted to dress. If they felt like wearing a short mini-skirt one day and a maxi dress or hot pants the next day, they did exactly what their heart willed. Big with Afro hairstyles and a strong desire for soul music, common items lined up at fashion boutiques included mini-skirts, bell bottom trousers popularized by hippies, and disco styles that included platform shoes, bright colors and satin. Generally, the most famous shape of the mid and late 1970s for both men and women was tight on top and loose on the bottom. It was also the 1970s that saw the advent of casual fashion including sweaters, T-shirts and jeans. Fashion designers globally kept abreast with the changing trends and adapted their design styles to accommodate what the market was looking for. This era also saw a change in hairstyles. The Afro hairstyle and shaggy hairdo were said to be perfect for those ‘on-the-go’ but who wanted to be expressive in style. These fashion trends have made a comeback. Today’s designers and celebrities are borrowing from the past to craft looks that feel modern and yet retro. Kenya's renowned photojournalist Mohamed Amin, also known as 'Six Camera Mo' was best known as a great frontline photojournalist, but he spent more time documenting his country’s beauty, culture, people and leaders than anything else. Mo managed to use his cameras for more than a generation to bring East Africa’s most powerful stories into world view.