Description
Seventeen Magazine – August 1971 – “Through the Eyes of Sister Kate” – No Label – Very Good Condition
This original Seventeen Magazine from August 1971 is a vibrant issue packed with fashion, entertainment, and candid insights into youth culture. Published by Triangle Publications, Inc., and featuring Enid A. Haupt as Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, this vintage edition is in very good condition with minor edge wear. Please review the provided photos for condition details. This exact item will be shipped in a protective plastic sleeve. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Issue Highlights:
Fashion – Back-to-School with Personality:
This issue is rich in pre-fall fashion, offering readers dozens of ways to express their individuality through wardrobe:
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Features like One of a Kind, Pink on a Shared Fling, and In Print kick off a broad exploration of styles for the upcoming season.
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Blazers and That School Jazz, New School Knits, and Now in Plaid mix traditional back-to-school pieces with playful twists.
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DIY content includes Knit Your Way, Sew It Patterns, and Stitched Panels, perfect for creative teens looking to personalize their look.
Beauty and Self-Care:
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Segments like Hair Is Daring in All Directions and Budded Brushes highlight bold beauty trends of the early '70s.
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Your Bathing Place and Beauty Specifics provide grooming guidance and skincare routines tailored to the season.
Home and Food:
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The Flopper-in Circuit and Serve a Room offer decorating inspiration for casual, welcoming teen spaces.
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Recipes for Flapjacks in People and How To Fight Collegiate Fat blend practical tips with a touch of humor and realism for young adults managing their own routines.
Feature Article – Through the Eyes of Sister Kate (p. 178):
Singer-songwriter Kate Taylor provides a reflective, personal look into the world of performance and identity, adding a soulful voice to this issue’s entertainment section.
Fiction and Youth Voices:
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The Toothster by Gerald Kean brings whimsy and narrative flair.
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Reader-driven content includes essays such as On the Firing Line by 18-year-old Laurel Forster, and My Opinion: No Natural Look Is a Charade by 16-year-old Anita Spivak.
Relationships and Society:
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Highlights include The Ups and Downs of Young Marriage and How Can We Make Love Last?—articles offering relationship guidance with maturity and balance.
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A Special Report from Czechoslovakia and Heroes and United Nations reflect Seventeen’s effort to engage teens with global awareness and civic themes.
Entertainment and Pop Culture:
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Music, film, and television coverage includes Picture of the Month: Who Is Harry Kellerman…, plus features on Rock People, TV & Radio, and the latest theater and dance trends.
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Fun Up, On Location, and Records round out a full catalog of pop culture picks.
This issue is an ideal snapshot of 1970s youth—combining lively visuals with introspective writing and progressive ideas. A must-have for collectors, historians, and readers curious about teen culture during a transformative era.
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