The King Collar

The 70s is noted for being a somewhat dorky and gaudy decade; but, nowhere is this more apparent than in the fashions of that decade. Polyester, bell bottoms, patent leather, big shirt cuffs and big shirt collars. But, as all decades and their adherent fashion trends progress they eventually begin to mock themselves which is a sure sign of the decline of that decade.

Point in case, the airplane collar; or, in this instance The King Collar. Way out of proportion, this collar reaches a level of ridiculousness that actually becomes a parody of itself and the times in which it was worn.

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Author: Dirque du Soleil

He's from the past so he's knows the future. Dirque du Soleil hails from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California where he was raised by hippie acrobats who eventually left him to join a French circus. After his parents left, Dirque survived by appearing in several “off-the-lot” film productions and by giving Hustle lessons at the local discotheque. Even though he was never on Love Boat, he has served as a consultant for many 70s revival television shows over the years.