Seventeen Magazine August 1969 Fashion Issue featuring a young woman smiling and wearing a stylish green jacket over a plaid outfit, embodying the fashion trends of the late 1960s. This cover highlights the theme "The Biggest Fashion Issue Ever!".
Close-up of the Seventeen Magazine August 1969 Fashion Issue, showing visible wear on the cover, including creases and a tear, but maintaining the vibrant design and title theme, emphasizing the magazine's historical significance.
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The contents page of Seventeen Magazine August 1969 Fashion Issue, listing articles and features, providing insight into the magazine's content.
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The back cover of Seventeen Magazine August 1969 Fashion Issue featuring an advertisement for Lady Buxton handbags, emphasizing fashion accessories of the era.
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Seventeen Magazine August 1969 Fashion Issue featuring a young woman smiling and wearing a stylish green jacket over a plaid outfit, embodying the fashion trends of the late 1960s. This cover highlights the theme "The Biggest Fashion Issue Ever!".Close-up of the Seventeen Magazine August 1969 Fashion Issue, showing visible wear on the cover, including creases and a tear, but maintaining the vibrant design and title theme, emphasizing the magazine's historical significance.A close-up of the damaged corner of the Seventeen Magazine August 1969 Fashion Issue, showing wear and tear, highlighting its acceptable condition.The contents page of Seventeen Magazine August 1969 Fashion Issue, listing articles and features, providing insight into the magazine's content.A fashion editorial spread from Seventeen Magazine August 1969 Fashion Issue featuring models in 1960s styles, showcasing bold clothing and hairstyles.The back cover of Seventeen Magazine August 1969 Fashion Issue featuring an advertisement for Lady Buxton handbags, emphasizing fashion accessories of the era.

Seventeen Magazine August 1969 Fashion Issue No Label GD Interior

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$125.00

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Seventeen Magazine August 1969 – Fashion Issue (No Label, Acceptable Condition, Good Interior)

Step back into the fashion-forward world of late-1960s youth culture with Seventeen Magazine’s August 1969 Fashion Issue, published by Triangle Publications, Inc. Known for its bold seasonal coverage, this special edition features hundreds of pages of clothing inspiration, pop culture, and youth commentary, spotlighting an era of creative freedom and individuality. This copy is in acceptable condition with visible wear including creases, marks, and possible rips. The interior remains good, making it a valuable reference or display piece for collectors and enthusiasts. The item pictured is the exact one you will receive and includes a protective plastic covering.

Issue Highlights:

  • Extensive Fashion Editorials
    This issue is a true treasure trove of late-’60s style, from “Looking Alike—Liking the Look” and “Team Spirit… Twinning the Fun” to “Blanket Statements,” “Cloak and Swagger,” “Pow Knits,” and “Flamenco Flowers.” With over 40 fashion features, it captures the eclectic mood of the time—pairing heritage styles with modern flair, bold knits, global influences, and menswear-inspired ensembles. The “Two by Two… for Him and You” and “Take Your Looks from the Lads” spreads emphasize shared wardrobes and evolving gender norms.

  • Beauty and Hair
    Features like “New Directions” and “Hairdos of the Month” offer fresh ideas for styling, while “Dressing Table Talk” and “Dear Beauty Editor” remain timeless go-tos for skincare and cosmetic tips. “ESP: Extra Shirt Power!” adds a quirky twist to accessorizing and self-presentation.

  • Youth Voice & Social Commentary
    Engaging articles like “A Little Bit of Rebellion Is Good for the Soul… and the School” and “Drugs: Straight Answers to the Ten Big Questions” by Roul Tunley reflect the magazine’s evolving mission to inform and support teens navigating changing cultural landscapes. “Can Love Outwait the Army?” explores relationships amid the Vietnam-era draft.

  • Fiction & Literary Features
    Enjoy original short stories like “Miss Rose” and “Old Raccoon,” along with poetry from both girls and boys. These literary pieces showcase young talent and a depth of emotional insight.

  • Pop Culture & Entertainment
    Catch early career coverage of Michael Douglas, Goldie Hawn, and Rod McKuen in Spotlight! and Personality profiles. Reviews and features across film, television, music, and literature are packed into sections like “Picture of the Month,” “Record Reviews,” and “Have You Read…?”

  • DIY & Home Life
    Sections like “Corner Your Talent,” “Dinner’s on Deck,” and “Your Own Thing: Bookbinding” give readers hands-on ways to express creativity and independence.

This Seventeen fashion issue is a nostalgic, content-rich look at what defined teenage life in August 1969—both on the surface and beneath. Whether you collect vintage magazines or study youth and fashion history, this issue offers invaluable insight into a pivotal cultural moment.

Please Note:

  • Acceptable condition: visible wear with creases, marks, and potential rips. Interior remains in good shape.

  • See listing photos for exact condition.

  • Combined shipping is available upon request.

  • All items are shipped with protective plastic sleeves.

  • We do not appraise or guarantee purchases, but we’re happy to review qualifying collections.

Add this Seventeen Magazine August 1969 issue to your collection and experience the energy, expression, and evolution of fashion and youth in a defining era.

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