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Paul McCartney: A 60s fashion shoot

paul mccartney fashion: Paul McCartney fashion feature in the Observer magazine, 1969
The original Observer piece in which Macca enthuses about extra-wide trousers: 'I got sick of having my thighs gripped by bits of cloth' Photograph: Barry Lategan
Paul Mccartney fashion: Paul McCartney fashion feature in the Observer magazine, 1969
So what does make a man fashionable? Chewing on grass and donning a cravat, if you follow Macca's advice Photograph: Barry Lategan
Paul Mccartney fashion: Paul McCartney fashion feature in the Observer magazine, 1969
We can get behind the the copper-coloured cable knit jumper and pastel socks. Pairing them with grey flared trousers? Possibly too far ... Photograph: Barry Lategan
Paul Mccartney fashion: Paul McCartney fashion feature in the Observer magazine, 1969
A lovely coat, and that well-known shaggy haircut. Paul McCartney not looking too bad here either ... Photograph: Barry Lategan
Paul Mccartney fashion: Paul McCartney fashion feature in the Observer magazine, 1969
Pin stripe trousers, shirt and shiny shoes - this is how your dad used to dress. But did he blow everyone's mind with a kiddy-coloured tank top? No. No he did not. Photograph: Barry Lategan
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