By Lauren Williams on Feb 15th 2009 6:57PM
Filed under: Black History Month

Whether it was a miniskirt and go-go boots, platform shoes, a bold Kangol cap or a fresh pair of Jordans, black Americans have always kept up with -- and often set -- the fashion trends of the day. In honor of Black History Month, we've compiled a list of some of the fashion trends and style icons of the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s.
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Fashion Trends and Icons Through The Decades
Whether it was a miniskirt and go-go boots, platform shoes, a bold Kangol cap or a fresh pair of Jordans, black Americans have always kept up with -- and often set -- the fashion trends of the day. In honor of Black History Month, we've compiled a list of some of the fashion trends and style icons of the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s.
Michael Ochs Archives, Getty Images
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BlackVoices.com