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A Nostalgic Look Into Mad Men

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

The AMC hit drama show Mad Men brings back the stylish fashion look of the early 1960′s in a TV series whose thematic tone unveils the escapades of men and women in and out the advertising world. Most viewers of the show see the male actors wearing fitted tapered suits, drinking hard liquor and smoking cigarettes in the workplace. Meanwhile women sport fabulous dresses and accessories that make one nostalgic for Jackie O.

The American culture presented on Mad Men speaks to the changing social dynamic of the country during this period and not just of the advertising world the show’s theme is based upon. The attention to detail extends from the sets, to the costume designs and various props and set decoration. On a recent episode, one of the show’s characters sits exposing his leather round toe shoes with an adjustable gold tone buckle. It reminded me of a time when I was the proud owner of such a shoe. I was a freshman in high school and felt the excitement of my world unfolding in front of me.

Today, vintage shoes are making a comeback. From white bucks to wing tips, these fashion statements are a hit among young hipsters looking for that vintage touch. Mad Men style in general is the latest craze. With clean lines, straight legs, crisp collars, and a-line dresses, the cocktail hour look is a hit from your pill box hat to your pointy stilettos.