Colours of the 1970s - Series


"Colours of the 1970s" by Mia Kolaras is a fashion portrait series which explores the vibrancy of fashion throughout the 1970s. Inspired by the famous 70s model, Twiggy, Mia wishes to explore how retro fashion concepts, scenes and interesting poses can work to showcase the model, the colours, and the clothing - similarly to the work of Twiggy.

The concepts included: patterned clothing, colour-coordinated outfits, disco themes, bold makeup, and objects associated with the time to enhance the effect of the photograph.


The project aims to be a way to adore and appreciate past photography and different artistic styles from the era. The 1970's had interesting tastes when it came to photography and fashion photos, which is where the project got its inspiration from.

A colourful and interesting series in its whole, to honour the time and the people within that artistic era.


Colour concept in order of appearance;

H in Orange

S in Blue/Green Disco

E in Purple

D in Green (cigar concept)

E in Pink (cigarette concept)

R in Blue


All image rights to the photographer, Mia Kolaras, not to be reused, reproduced or posted anywhere against the artist's wishes.


All makeup within the series was created by Paige Jacobsen

Instagram: @artistry.by.paige.a.j


Girl posing in all orange and orange backdrop, arms in the air
Girl posing in all orange and orange backdrop, legs in the air with eyes closed
Girl posing in all orange and orange backdrop, legs crossed behind her laying on her stomach with an old telephone to her ear
Girl posing in all orange and orange backdrop, legs in the air with eyes open
Girl posing in all orange and orange backdrop, legs crossed to the side
Girl posing in front of a disco style backdrop with bubbles, hands in the air
Girl posing in front of a disco style backdrop with bubbles, hands in the air, 3/4 of body shot
Girl posing in front of a disco style backdrop with bubbles, hands in the air, looking off to the right
Girl sitting in front of a disco style backdrop holding a disco ball between her arms
Girl posing in front of a disco style backdrop with with a disco ball on her side