4. The 1960s were a time for hippies and strong social movements to have more
freedom This youth subculture spawned trends likeĀ bell-bottom jeansĀ andĀ tie-dyed
shirts..
5. Men stepped out of their comfort zone of suits and stepped out in bell
bottom pants with low waist hems paired with a high collared shirt.
Buffalo Plaid was also very popular during this era.
6. For theĀ womenĀ it was time to bring out the short
dresses and go-go boots. Paisley and Tie-Dye
also made their appearance during this era.
7. Fashion icons included the understatedĀ Jackie KennedyĀ and
the creation of the supermodel, the most famous one
beingĀ Twiggy. Men wanted to dress like the Beatles.
12. Increased ease ofĀ travelĀ meant that fashion had moreĀ global
ethnicĀ inspirations.Ā TheĀ discodance craze led to widespread use ofĀ polyester,
which was ideal for creating tight, stretchy clothing that shone under disco
lighting.Ā These flashy styles reflected the social revolutionĀ and openness that
defined the decade.Ā The late seventies gave rise toĀ punk, an anti-fashion
anarchistic movement.
15. MATERIAL GIRLS
1980S
Materialism defined this
decade, as the western world
experienced anĀ economic
boom.Ā TheĀ power suitĀ became
a symbol of the eighties,
especially after John Molloy
argued in his bookĀ Womenās
Dress for SuccessĀ that women
would need such a suit to
climb the corporate ladder.Ā
16. This period of time was a
fun time for everyone.
Music was always fun
and lively. . The fashion
during this time was
really based off of the
music and the creation of
MTV. The vibes were
great and bright so, so
were the clothes. The
clothes resembled bright,
and physchedelic
patterns. Big hair, bell
bottoms for both men
andĀ women
17. Everything was over
the top. No dull
moments of just
sweats were popular
during this time
period for anyone. A
big designer during
this time was Chanel
for being one of the
first designers to
embrace the craziness
ad roll with it
producing clothes
that are still admired
today.
21. MINIMALISM 1990s
As technology made
working from home
more feasible and offices
institutedĀ āCasual
FridaysāĀ fashion became
moreĀ laidback and
comfortable.Ā In contrast
to the excessive
consumerism and gaudy
color palette of the
eighties, 1990s style
veered toward a more
minimalistĀ aesthetic with
lots of black and neutral
colors.Ā
22. The fashion industry blossomed the most in the United States,
where Calvin KleinĀ used overtly sexual advertisements to shock a
supposedly "unshockable" nation.Ā GrungeĀ was an alternative
rock subculture that began in Seattle and spawned a style of
unkempt dressing.
