UNIT B EVOLUTION AND MOVEMENT OF FASHION The 1960's 2.03 Recognize the relationship between historical events and fashion evolution.

Mood of the decade Civil Rights Movement Black Pride The Afro African prints Dashiki: A loose, brightly-colored African tunic.

Mood of the decade (cont.) Youthquake Revolution Youth take ownership of the decade Mod look: Clothing with psychedelic colors and geometric designs. Go-Go Look with mini skirts, white go-go boots

Mood of the decade (cont.) Election of John F. Kennedy Youngest president in history The bare-headed President Kennedy begins the demise of the men’s hat industry. First Lady Jackie Kennedy is the fashion icon of the decade wearing Chanel suits and simple dresses, pillbox hat, pearls, and low-heeled shoes.

Mood of the decade (cont.) Man walks on the moon Pierre Cardin and André Courreges are called the space age designers. Space age and futuristic looks appear on high fashion runways.

Mood of the decade (cont.) Onset of the women’s liberation movement See through blouses, no bra Unisex look Pantyhose introduced (Glen Raven Mills, NC, 1959)

Mood of the decade (cont.) Anti-war movement (Vietnam) Hippie look, suede fringe jackets, appliquéd bell-bottom trousers, tie-dyed shirts, love beads, granny glasses, and peace symbols. Woodstock Festival

People who influenced fashions Decreased designer influence Mary Quant—London designer who introduced the miniskirt Twiggy—skinny British model who became the top model of the sixties Emilio Pucci—exotic, psychedelic, beautiful prints Yves St. Laurent—fresh approach to fashion with Mondrian-inspired shift dress Jackie Kennedy Audrey Hepburn—classics such as the “little black dress”