An example of a 1960's vintage Fashion Show
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Don't Forget about the men!
Say hello to the double Breasted Sports Jackets, Polyester Suits, BRIGHT colored shirt, Nehru Collars and Turtleneck sweaters. The Beatles of the 60's were a major influence on young mens fashion and inspired the Nehru collars that were often seen on them. Also, Men's hair became longer and bigger, including beards and musta
ches.
To the left, made famous by the Beatles Nehru Collars
Mini-skirts
"Mary Quant and the Mini Skirt
By 1966 Mary Quant was producing short waist skimming mini dresses and skirts that were set 6 or 7 inches above the knee. It would not be right to suggest she invented the fashion mini skirt. In 1965 she took the idea from the 1964 designs by Courrèges and liking the shorter styles she made them even shorter for her boutique Bazaar. She is rightly credited with making popular a style that had not taken off when it made its earlier debut.
Quant found London girls seeking newness only too willing to try her new daring short mini skirt. The fashion trend took off because it was so different and to wear it well you had to be youthful to get away with an outfit that was so controversial, particularly among adults. The Quant style was soon known as the Chelsea Look. You are reading an original 'The 1960s Mini Skirt' fashion article by Pauline Weston Thomas at www.fashion-era.com ©
Right - The length of a typical late sixties short mini skirt.
The shapes Quant designed were simple, neat, clean cut and young. They were made from cotton gabardines and adventurous materials like PVC used in rain Macs. They almost always featured little white girly collars."
(http://www.fashion-era.com/the_1960s_mini.htm)
By 1966 Mary Quant was producing short waist skimming mini dresses and skirts that were set 6 or 7 inches above the knee. It would not be right to suggest she invented the fashion mini skirt. In 1965 she took the idea from the 1964 designs by Courrèges and liking the shorter styles she made them even shorter for her boutique Bazaar. She is rightly credited with making popular a style that had not taken off when it made its earlier debut.
Quant found London girls seeking newness only too willing to try her new daring short mini skirt. The fashion trend took off because it was so different and to wear it well you had to be youthful to get away with an outfit that was so controversial, particularly among adults. The Quant style was soon known as the Chelsea Look. You are reading an original 'The 1960s Mini Skirt' fashion article by Pauline Weston Thomas at www.fashion-era.com ©
Right - The length of a typical late sixties short mini skirt.
The shapes Quant designed were simple, neat, clean cut and young. They were made from cotton gabardines and adventurous materials like PVC used in rain Macs. They almost always featured little white girly collars."
(http://www.fashion-era.com/the_1960s_mini.htm)
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Jackie O
During her husbands presidency from 61-63 Jackie Kennedy was known as a fashion icon all around the world. From her famous pink channel suits to her Dior gowns she was the perfect first wife.
I believe when talking about 60's fashion it is important to look at one of the greatest fashions icons of that era.
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