T-Shirt Dressing

a closeup of Shelley from a Vogue spread, 1975

 

Shelley was one of the highest paid models in the 1970s, a certified Supermodel. She appeared on covers and spread for major magazines throughout the world including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Mademoiselle, Elle, etc. She was photographed by renowned photographers like Patrick Demarchelier, Francesco Scavullo, Arthur Elgort, Bill King, William Connors to name a few - as well as her then boyfriend Steen Svensson.

Shelley in a spread for Vogue mag, 1975

 

In Jan of 1975, she appeared on the pages of Vogue magazine in the spread called "T-Shirt Dressing ...The Base For Everything." It featured clothes that had the look of a T-shirt or the feel of a T-shirt - it was deemed as absolutely the modern way to look. Shelley wore a red cotton-knit bandeau as a bikini top that could be slipped under a shirt - from Tric Trac. Casual pants and a pair of shiny bangles finished her look. And Shelley looked casual, modern and chic in her outfit.

1980 Academy Awards A

Shelley at the 52nd Annual Academy Awards in 1980

 

Shelley attended the 52nd Annual Academy Awards back on April 14 of 1980. It was held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles and was hosted by none other than Johnny Carson himself. And after nearly a decade of anti-fashion, Hollywood was returning back to glamor, and its new stars were showing how it was done. New York fashionista and Supermodel Shelley Hack, one of the Hollywood's newest stars then, was all about glamor that night. In her black cross-strapped evening ensemble with matching gold accessories and with her nearly-platinum blonde mane blown straight, Shelley was drop-dead glamorous at the event. In fact, her look endures; you can wear it today and still look glam.

Twin Set 1974

 

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

for the Sears 1974 Summer catalog

 

Shelley appeared on the pages of the Sears 1974 Summer catalog - in the spread that featured Twin Sets. A twin set is a two-piece top made up of a cardigan and pullover. The set could be designed in a myriad of styles from short to long-sleeved cardigans to round or V- necked halter or sleeved pullovers. They first appeared in the 1940s and has since become a classic and a wardrobe staple for every fashionable young or mature woman.

 

another closeup of Shelley from a spread

for the Sears 1974 Summer catalog

 

In 1974, Shelley a cardigan and halter Twin Set for Sears. The combo was done in a multi-color flower print on white fabric. The cardigan had white rib-knit trim, elasticized puffed short sleeves and a tree-button front closing. The pullover was in a halter-top style with back-neck ties and elasticized bottom edging. Matching shorts finished her look. It was a perfect outfit for that summer season.

Shelley in a spread
for the Sears 1974 Summer catalog

Sensational Dress

a closeup of Shelley from the Needlework and Crafts

by Simplicity booklet, 1973

 

Shelley appeared as a model on the 1973 booklet Needlework and Crafts by Simplicity. She modeled styles that could go from day to night; that could be worn over jeans or slacks. And Shelley made them all look fabulous. In one spread, she modeled a sensational long dress made up of a crocheted top and a matching fabric as the skirt. The crochet top was sleeveless and scoop-necked and the skirt  was gathered a little below the chest and flowing to the ankles. Heeled sandals finished her look. Her ensemble was perfect for daytime get-togethers at home or for casual evening entertaining at home as well. Of course, Shelley looked sensational in it.

Shelley in a spread for the Needlework and Crafts
by Simplicity booklet, 1973

A Gardener and Cook at Heart

Shelley in a promo pic from 1979

 

Shelley became a Supermodel in the mid 1970s and was one of the highest-paid models in the beauty biz. She appeared in countless magazines and newspapers and did interviews left and right. She was known throughout the world as THE Charlie Girl and was making a fortune for herself and for Charlie perfume. "My father encouraged me to invest my money," she recalled. So Shelley put her earnings into a 244-acre farm in Catskill, New York. "It's dairy county, not chic," she told People magazine in 1979. When she had time, she would garden there and make preserves, jams, jellies and chutneys - as well bake. When she became a Charlie's Angel in 1979, she shared her recipe for Green Apple Pie and Apple Brown Betty with everyone.

 

a writeup about Shelley from 1979

Charm

a closeup of Shelley from a Vogue spread, 1975

 

Shelley was one of the highest paid models in the 1970s, a certified Supermodel. She appeared on covers and spread for major magazines throughout the world including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Mademoiselle, Elle,etc. She was photographed by renowned photographers like Patrick Demarchelier, Arthur Elgort, Bill King,  William Connors to name a few - as well as her then boyfriend Steen Svensson.

a pic of Shelley from a Vogue spread, 1975

 

In Jan of 1975, she appeared on the pages of Vogue magazine in the spread called "Charm ...Clothes to Feel Delicious in" which featured clothes that didn't cost much, didn't make serious fashion statements but nevertheless, instantly and surely charmed everyone. Shelley wore a tiny flower-printed ruffled two-piece dress with smocking by Shrader Sport. Matching flat footwear finished her look. And Shelley looked casually smart, chic and oh-so-charming in her outfit.

 

Shelley in a spread for Vogue mag, 1975

1987 UK Promo Vid A

 

screen captures of Shelley

from a UK VHS promotional video

about her 1987 movie The Stepfather

 

Shelley appeared in the 1987 horror flick/psychological thriller The Stepfather which has since become a cult classic and a favorite of many around the world. In the movie, she played Susan Maine, a woman who married the main character Jerry (Terry O'Quinn in the title role) and tired to look past the cracks she began to notice about him. Jill Schoelen played Stephanie, Susan's daughter by her first marriage. Shelley didn't have to audition because director Joseph Ruben thought she was easy on the eyes and had a naturalness that was perfect for the role. He had seen her previously in Martin Scorsese's The King of Comedy and was impressed by her performance. He had no second thoughts in casting her for this film.

 

screen captures of Shelley

from a UK VHS promotional video

about her 1987 movie The Stepfather

 

Shelley appeared in a the UK VHS promotional video for the film where she was interviewed about the movie. In the interview, she revealed how she approached her role as Susan Maine. Upon reading the script, she initially thought Susan was a silly character (How come she never noticed what a creep Jerry is?) But as she thought more about it, she realized that many people were like Susan. Many people chose to overlook the obvious, blatant flaws in their partners. She also revealed how she reacted when she first saw the finished film and shared a few anecdotes from filming it in Canada. She talked about Terry O'Quinn and Jill Schoelen - how much they got along and how much fun they had doing the movie. Watch it at:

The Stepfather (1987) UK Promotional Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms8nzH66Zww

 

 

The cover of Entertainment Weekly that featured
the "The 25 Scariest Movies of All Time," July 1999

 

In 1999, the film was listed by Entertainment Weekly magazine as one of the "The 25 Scariest Movies of All Time." The list was composed of films that made an impact and paved the way for other scary movies that followed them. "Funny-scary and grim-scary, smart-scary and schlocky-scary," they were all included. And the list went as follows:

1 The Exorcist (1973) Directed by William Friedkin
2 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Directed by Tobe Hooper
3 Alien (1979) Directed by Ridley Scott
4 The Silence Of The Lambs (1991) Directed by Jonathan Demme
5 Halloween (1978) Directed by John Carpenter
6 Jaws (1975) Directed by Steven Spielberg
7 Psycho (1960) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
8 Seven (1995) Directed by David Fincher
9 The Shining (1980) Directed by Stanley Kubrick
10 Rosemary's Baby (1968) Directed by Roman Polanski
11 A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) Directed by Wes Craven
12 The Thing (1982) Directed by John Carpenter
13 Night Of The Living Dead (1968) Directed by George A. Romero
14 The Omen (1976) Directed by Richard Donner
15 Carrie (1976) Directed by Brian De Palma
16 Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer (1990) Directed by John McNaughton
17 Phantasm (1979) Directed by Don Coscarelli
18 Suspiria (1977) Directed by Dario Argento
19 The Hitcher (1986) Directed by Robert Harmon
20 Dead Ringers (1988) Directed by David Cronenberg
21 Near Dark (1987) Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
22 The Stepfather (1987) Directed by Joseph Ruben
23 Lost Highway (1997) Directed by David Lynch
24 Freaks (1932) Directed by Tod Browning
25 The Vanishing (1988) Directed by George Sluizer