1970's Black Fashion | The Museum Of UnCut Funk

What Becomes A Legend Most?

Say what you want about mink. I don’t own a fur but that’s not to say I never wanted one. I remember the BLACKGLAMA ads

September 15, 2010 No Comments

Black Dinah-Mite

DINAH-MITE! Often neglected by collectors, Dinah-Mite was Mego’s answer to Barbie as AJ was to GI Joe. Her advertising featured her as an incredibly

July 12, 2010 No Comments

AFRODELIK DESIGNS

I came across this sister’s site while scoping the web for some Funky Stuff! and I was blown away by her creativity with keeping the

May 28, 2010 3 Comments

Barber and Hairdressing Signs of Africa

The Hairdresser and Barbershop Signs of Africa are original boards from barbershops and hair-salons in the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Burkina Faso and Tofo dating

April 12, 2010 1 Comment

Soul Train – Celebrating Don Cornelius And 40 Years of The Hippest Trip in America

It was the little show that could. Beginning its ride as a local dance show on Chicago’s WCIU-TV, “Soul Train” chugged its way to Los

January 29, 2010 1 Comment

Dashiki How Funky is That!!!

DASHIKI from Yoruba This word originated in Nigeria. In Nigeria, it was worn for comfort in the hot climate. In America, it was worn to

August 2, 2009 9 Comments

Flagg Brothers Couture – Circa 1970’s

Individualism and self-expression was important for people during the 1970s, no matter how much or how little money a person made. The largest difference

May 30, 2009 85 Comments

1970’s Black Fashion