4 Sisters, 40 Overwhelming Memories

1. 1975, the photo journey begins

The family photo project initiated by Nixon and the Brown sisters commenced in 1975. Each picture maintains a consistent style, featuring solely the date and location as annotations. From left to right, the individuals captured in this photograph are Heather, Mimi, Bebe, and Laurie. At the time, their ages were twenty-one, twenty-five, fifteen, and twenty-three, respectively. Intriguingly, future portraits will also include Nixon himself alongside the sisters.

2. 1976, extraordinary matching dresses

The origin of the sisters’ penchant for matching dresses in many of the pictures remains uncertain, leaving it open to interpretation as a deliberate choice or a remarkable coincidence. However, in this specific photograph, Laurie and Bebe are both adorned in identical dresses, symbolizing their strong bond and embodying their playful nature.

3. 1977, I wonder if the sisters were Star Wars fans or not?

Released in 1977, the legendary Star Wars Episode IV – A New Hope captivated devoted fans who proudly embraced Star Wars merchandise as a symbol of their passion for the franchise. In this specific photograph of the Brown sisters, there are no visible indications of their affiliation with Star Wars. Nonetheless, one could speculate that the sisters were enthusiastic fans of the series, joining the multitude of admirers during that era.

4. 1978, the sisters might have watched Grease

This year marked the premiere of the timeless musical romance film Grease, featuring the charismatic duo John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. The immense fandom surrounding the movie led to a widespread trend of sporting leather jeans throughout half of America. In this particular picture, the Brown sisters are not adorned in the fashion of devoted Grease fans. However, it is highly likely that they have either watched the movie or perhaps are fans of Fleetwood Mac.

5. 1979, all set for a new decade

As the Brown sisters prepare to document another decade of their lives, their choice of clothing and styles in each photograph remains captivating. What is remarkable is how the dresses and fashion worn by these women forty years ago still possess a timeless quality and continue to be fashionable today. It highlights the cyclical nature of fashion, where trends have a tendency to resurface and remind us that certain styles can endure the test of time.