Astronaut Fashions

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Members of the Soviet Apollo-Soyuz delegation are greeted at the Houston airport by their American counterparts, 9/8/74. From left to right: Ron Evans, Alexei Leonov, Gene Cernan, Vladimir Shatalov, Valeri Kubasov, Vance Brand.
I really wish this photo were in color, just to truly appreciate the 70s patterns.

It’s probably for our protection. If Gene’s shirt were in full color, the collar might slice out our eyes.
I’m willing to take that risk. View Larger

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Members of the Soviet Apollo-Soyuz delegation are greeted at the Houston airport by their American counterparts, 9/8/74. From left to right: Ron Evans, Alexei Leonov, Gene Cernan, Vladimir Shatalov, Valeri Kubasov, Vance Brand.

I really wish this photo were in color, just to truly appreciate the 70s patterns.

It’s probably for our protection. If Gene’s shirt were in full color, the collar might slice out our eyes.

I’m willing to take that risk.