11. 1985, A new year and the debut of “New Coke”
As the Brown sisters and Nixon continued their steadfast commitment to the family photo project, the year 1985 marked a new chapter in their evolving narrative. With a decade’s worth of photographs already amassed, their ages – purposefully arranged in no particular order—highlighted the passage of time and the fleeting nature of moments.
It was during this year that “New Coke” by Coca-Cola made its debut, leaving a lasting impact on the beverage industry until its discontinuation in 2002. This cultural phenomenon sparked conversations and debates, perhaps even finding its way into the sisters’ discussions as they reflected on the ever-changing landscape of popular tastes and trends.