Harlem, 1970s
Those who lived in Harlem in the 1970s were people who stayed behind after many evacuated for neighboring boroughs like Queens and the Bronx in search of better housing. They were the people who either loved it too much to leave or they could not afford to. As depressing as it sounds, those who stayed clearly had an eye for style.
As dull as the city was, its people had a vibrant outlook on life, which was reflected in their outfit choices.