How fashion has changed in Dundee through the decades

with go-go dancers as an added ‘attraction’, and it was complemented by Great American Panthouse which offered ‘a galaxy of jeans for guys and gals’, Samuel Pepys and Van Allan whose slick glass-fronted store stocked ranges straight from the Bon Scott school of rock.”

As well as flares, thighs were back on display with hotpants hugely popular across Tayside and Fife.

For men, bold shirts, flared trousers and heeled boots could be found in many wardrobes.

The Mod movement of the mid-’60s and early ’70s brought an abundance of knitwear, shirts and ties, fitted polo shirts and slim, straight-leg jeans.

Designer Dame Vivienne Westwood was iconic in the era, shaping the punk rock style of safety pins on clothing and spiked dog collars/chokers. which were also in the Overgate were the style hotspots for Staypress, Y Cardigans, Doc Martens, Harrington and Crombie, while Beaujangles reflected more new wave and disco-influenced fashion, hints of which were worn by some of Dundee’s finest exports including The Average White Band and The Associates,” said Mary.

“THE ’90s saw a step-change in fashion with the arrival of rave culture and also what became known as ‘terrace’ fashion; casual designerwear that bridged match day and the dancefloor,” said Mary.

“Popular brands of the time included Chipie, Chevignon, Kappa, Verte Valle, Farah, John Richmond, Adidas, Pringle and Lyle & Scott, many of which could be found at Manifesto in Dundee.”

Grunge and minimalism were the other trends of the decade – bands like Nirvana were a major source of inspiration – with hip-hop and “sexy schoolgirl” styles also trending.