Description
Seventeen Magazine September 1969 – “On Stage: How To Be a Fashion Star” Issue (No Label, Good Condition)
Step into the spotlight with Seventeen Magazine’s September 1969 issue, a vibrant back-to-school edition celebrating personal expression, stage-worthy fashion, and real-world confidence. Published by Triangle Publications, Inc., this issue is themed “On Stage: How To Be a Fashion Star,” and it captures the essence of what it meant to shine—whether on campus, in the city, or in everyday life. The copy is in good condition with expected wear for its age and comes exactly as pictured in a protective plastic sleeve.
Issue Highlights:
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Fashion Takes the Stage
From “Starry Nights” to “The Jeans Revue,” this issue brings together bold, textured, and dramatic fall fashion with theatrical flair. Sections like “The Kitteny Angoras,” “The Patchwork Crochets,” and “Satins for a Gypsy’s Garden” reflect the eclectic energy of late-1960s youth style. DIY lovers will enjoy the “Sew-Aglow Tie-Dye” patterns and “Take a Fashion Lesson.” -
Beauty in the Spotlight
The issue highlights natural beauty in features like “Model Without Makeup” profiles on Colleen Corby and Lucy Angle, alongside “How To Have Complexion Perfection” and “Focus on Fluttery” for eye-catching makeup ideas. Classic columns “Dressing Table Talk” and “Dear Beauty Editor” return with trusted advice. -
Fiction and Emotional Depth
Stories such as “At Auntie Lou’s” and “The Liniments of Love” by Edith Pearlman explore youth, family, and relationships with literary charm. The “Girls in a Boy’s World” article and poems by 19-year-old Daniel Kaufman reflect the evolving gender dynamics and creative voices of the time. -
Home, Food, and Soul
Lifestyle features like “Serve Up Some Soul” and “Cooking with Cool” provide fun, approachable recipes, while “Sound-in!” and “Games, Everyone?” capture the social side of home life. -
Youth Perspectives and Self-Discovery
Psychologist Daniel A. Sugarman’s “Getting Your Message Across” and the reflective “She’s My Best Friend But…” explore personal development and friendship. “In My Opinion” by 15-year-old Lynda Savryn rounds out the reader-led commentary. -
Entertainment and Culture
From “V for Voight” and “Record Reviews” to “The Hollywood Scene” and “On Stage,” this issue brings entertainment to life. “Have You Read…?” and “Your Own Thing: Dancing” inspire cultural engagement and self-expression.
This issue of Seventeen is a nostalgic and stylish look into the world of late-’60s teens discovering themselves on every stage of life. A perfect addition for collectors, vintage fashion enthusiasts, or those passionate about youth culture history.
Please Note:
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Condition is good with typical age-related wear; see photos for reference.
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Combined shipping is available upon request.
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All magazines are shipped with protective plastic covering.
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Add this original Seventeen Magazine September 1969 issue to your collection and discover what it meant to be on stage—in fashion, in life, and in the world.