Author Archives: Kelly Rakowski
80s Ladies
May 17, 2012 — by
Young ladies of the 1980s loved RUSH, Pac Man, Mickey Mouse, sk8boarding and short shorts. Might take a summertime fashion and lifestyle tip from these righteous gals.
Tip it, Frosh!
May 11, 2012 — by
Syracuse University has archived the unsavory life of a SU Freshmen. Back in 1883 a tradition began when all first year students were required to wear a green or orange beanie. When an upperclassmen demanded, ‘Tip it, Frosh!’ – the lowly freshman would tip his beanie in respect. Though humiliating at times, it helped build class camaraderie. Besides beanies, SU has archived handbooks, buttons, and photographs of activities that encouraged and demeaned Freshman all at the same time.
Above: First year students in their beanies, 1960s
Ghostwriter Stylin’
May 3, 2012 — by
90s fashion—you know you love(d) it! Ghostwriter was my favorite PBS show when I was 15. I was a little old for it but since I was so totally into computers, ghosts and city kids, it didn’t matter. I was super stoked when I found this incredibly in-depth post, ‘OG Brooklyn Hipsters: The Fashion of Ghostwriter‘ (via nostomatic). Cross Colors, silk shirts, Doc Martens, body suits and oversized tees…
40′s Footwear
April 27, 2012 — by
Bobby socks & saddle shoes—a detailed study of high school students’ footwear at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. 1943. Photographs by Esther Bubley archived at the Library of Congress.
Sk8r Boys
April 26, 2012 — by
Parents just don’t understand skateboarders. Photographer Ryan Young documents skaters traveling across America in search of unexpected places to ride, from subdivisions to seaside half pipes.
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