History of fahion from era 1950 s to 1970's from the production of empire line to mini skirts and music bands etc

2. • Many more outfits began to feature slimmer and sleeker lines with A-line and shift dresses
being amongst the most popular fashions for women and tapered dress shirts being popular
with men.
• Music fans took fashion cues from their favourite artists in the same way TV viewers looked
for trends in their most loved programs
• a separation between child and adult styles began and the gap was filled by teenage
clothing.
• Mens suit became sleeker and often accessorised with bright bold shirts and high heeled
boots.
• Wider trousers and lapels
• The fabric revolution ---- Designers experimented with new shiny waterproof materials like
PVC and Perspex.

3. Iconic fashion trends from the 1960’s
Mini skirt
The miniskirt is widely associated with André Courrèges but made popular by Mary
quant . Both made it with different styles . It was initially met with some shock and
disapproval but was quickly embraced by the youth culture.
Second hand clothing
Modified, homemade and second hand clothing was an expression of individuality
during the 1960s .
Baby doll dresses
Fit at the bust and flare out over the stomach.
Plastic dresses
Synthetic fabrics like polyester and acrylic became popular as they were easy to
care for and more affordable to produce. Some designers further created
dresses made from plastic( vinyl or pvc) that could simply be wiped clean
and disposable paper dresses, but these did not take off as much,
because of their ability to tear . It became popular during the 1960s due
to movies like Baby Doll.

4. Baby doll

8. The Rise of Teenage Culture
• some of the biggest trends are targeted towards teenagers . Teenage culture and clothing
also became a larger part of television, movies and music.
• many formal fashions were also marketed to this age group as school dances and proms
became an important part of the decade and have since been an integral part of teen life.,
• These dresses were definitely meant to be worn while dancing in the decorated high
school gym .
Space look
In 1964, French designer André Courrèges introduced the "space look", with trouser suits,
white boots, goggles, and box-shaped dresses whose skirts soared three inches above the
knee. These were mainly designed in fluorescent colours and shiny fabrics such as PVC and
sequins.
Standout menswear –
• During the 1960s there were some quite revolutionary changes .
• Clothing was much more tailored, body conforming way.
• Shirts were cut slimmer and pants were often worn tight around the thighs and then
flared at the bottom ,referred to as bell bottoms, and they continued to be popular
during the 1970s.
• Men also wore suiting in bright colors, quite a departure from the standard Black, Gray
or beige.
• printed designs such as brocades.
Men also began wearing their hair more freely. Some men grew their hair down past their
collar and others embraced Slicked back pompadour hairstyles like on the movie Grease.

9. Space Age Courreges

10. Space Age Courreges

11. colourful elements were introduced, such as the collarless jacket, worn with slim-fitting
trousers and boots.
During the mid-1960s frills and cravats came back in, together with vividly printed shirts.
The Peacock Revolution
Pantyhose Redesigned
Seamless pantyhose were introduced in the 1960s. Before pantyhose, women wore girdles
and suspender belts to keep their nylon stockings from falling down. During the 60s, it was
not proper to show bare legs and it was not fashionable to see the tops of stockings when
wearing mini skirts. Pantyhose were the perfect fashion alternative to stockings.
Additionally, in the late 1960s tights became just as popular. Usually seen in solids, patterns
or with glitter, tights were the perfect complement to a dress or mini skirt.

12. Modernists
Rock bands such as The Who, The Small Faces, and The Kinks emerged from the Mod
subculture.
• The Mods were known for the Modern Jazz .
• The Mods dress style was often called the City Gent look. Shirts were slim, with a
necessary button down collar accompanied by slim fitted pants. Levi's were the only type
of jeans worn by Modernists.
• Italian suits
Rocker band
The rockers liked 1950s rock-and roll, wore black leather jackets, greased, pompadour
hairstyles, and rode motorbikes.
The greasers
The greasers identified bu blue jeans black leather jackets
influence of music

14. Paper dress 1967

16. Other popular 60s fashions include:
Hot pants
took the term shorts to another level. These short shorts were seen in bright colors and made a
fashion statement on whoever dared to wear them.
Culottes were another popular clothing item. They had the look of a full skirt but were more
versatile, like a trouser.
Tie-dyed shirts allowed for personal expression and individuality in the wardrobe. Women
wearing these brightly colored shirts were sure to be noticed in the crowd.
Hippie Fashion
A subgroup of the 1960 culture were the hippies. This group rebelled against the war, promoted
peace, love, and made a huge fashion statement. They opted for fashions that were natural and
comfortable. Seen in tie-dyes, free-flowing skirts and beads, the hippies' psychedelic style was
as unique as their personalities. They often wore flowers in their hair and painted their face or
bodies with peace symbols or other meaningful designs. The late 60s brought a whole new set
of trends. Most were modeled after the hippie movement and were casual and relaxed. Women
wanted to feel free and show off their individuality. Some typical hippie clothing items included:
• Bell-bottomed jeans
• Tie-dyed shirts
• Long flowing dresses
• Gypsy skirts
• Fringed vests
• Peasant blouses