fashion of the sixties
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Fashion of the Sixties. Reflecting a cultural revolution. A Decade of Change. First part of decade reflects the conservative, idealistic Fifties, but the turmoil and rebellion of the times led to freer, more casual clothing. Trends. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Fashion of the Sixties
Reflecting a cultural revolution
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A Decade of Change
First part of decade reflects the conservative, idealistic Fifties, but the turmoil and rebellion of the times led to freer, more casual
clothing.
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Trends
• The 1960s ushered in an attitude of "anything goes" and reflected the shifting politics of the day. "Do your own thing" applied to clothes as well.
• They also embraced a back to nature attitude in clothes by wearing peasant blouses, granny dresses and carrying hemp bags.
• Men wore the casual look of grungy jeans and leather vests
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Trends for women
From the iconic Jacqueline Kennedy to the free spirited hippie, the Sixties
woman experienced a range of choices.
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The Mini
The mini skirt was the fashion phenomenon of the sixties. Hemlines rose to 7 to 8 inches above the knee.
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This shift dress is typical of the swinging London style of the mid sixties. The bright
colors and geometric patterns epitomize this period.
The Shift Dress
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Most Common Looks Mod dress:
1. Women could wear a mini or even micro skirt with Go-Go boots .
2. A chain belt was groovy.
3. Colorful, synthetic fabrics
4. A-line dresses
5. Tights and pantyhose
6. Short, a- symmetrical hair styles
Hippie dress:
1. Hip hugger, bell bottom jeans and wide leather belt.
2. Frayed jean bottoms
3. Halter top
4. Headband with flower.
5. Bare feet or Jesus sandals
6. A peace symbol.
7. Hair is long and "unkempt looking."
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Fashion icon
Twiggy was the first super thin model who changed the image advertisers sold
clothing. She embraced the mod style of fashion.
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Summer of ‘67
• For mainstream youth fashion, everything changed in the Summer of 1967. The classic style was replaced with long hair, beads, and kaftans.
• Flower power was in the air. The look was psychedelic swirls and paisley patterns.
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The Big Change
Unisex dressing was popular, featuring bell bottomed jeans, love beads, and embellished t-shirts.
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One look fits all
Take a guess. Is this a boy or a girl?
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The 1960s Fashion
• Was considered unorthodox or untraditional• Reflected the influence of the youth
movement• Was about individualism and
comfort
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From Mod to …
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to mad.
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Works Cited
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Library, 1999. Web. 7 Feb. 2011.
Rich, Michael. "Mod Fashion, History, Trends and Photo's." The Fifties Index - Oldies Music, Classic TV,
Fifties History, Fifties Clothes, Burma Shave, Elvis, American Bandstand, Sixties Fashion and More.
2010. Web. 26 July 2011. <http://www.fiftiesweb.com/fashion/mod-fashion.htm>.
"Hot Off the Press: Twiggy Launches New Line «." Web. 26 July 2011.
<http://thechicspy.wordpress.com/2010/04/03/hot-off-the-press-twiggy-launches-new-line/>.
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Works Cited cont.
Hough, Clint. Sixties City - Bringing on Back the Good times. Web. 26 July 2011.
<http://www.sixtiescity.com/Fashion/Fashion.shtm>.
Clothes and Men's and Ladies Fashions in the 1960's Prices and Examples." Where People, History and Memories Join
Together from The People History Site. Web. 26 July 2011. <http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/60sclothes.html>.
Lad, Kashmira. "60s Fashion Clothing - Sixties Style Clothes." Buzzle Web Portal: Intelligent Life on the Web. Web. 26
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Robot, Mademoiselle. "1960s Swinging London | Debutante Clothing." Debutante Clothing - Vintage Clothing and
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