THE 1950’S

NEW DISCOVERIES COLOR TV 1951:

CAR SEAT BELTS INVENTED 1952:

RACIAL SEGREGATION ENDS 1954:

CIGARETTES CAUSE CANCER 1954:

POLIO IS CURED 1955:

ROSA PARKS’ REFUSAL 1955:

EVERYDAY SOCIETY

Rock n Roll was a large aspect of the 1950’s as it had affected the lives of many. Teens became more independent as they were able to buy their own records instead of listening to the tunes their parents enjoyed. Rock n Roll stirred everyday life as it was a large contrast to the things people were used to, such as music by Frank Sinatra who thought Rock n Roll vile and imbecilic. As Rock n Roll increased in popularity, discrimination decreased as well. This genre of music was able to unite teens no matter their color. Chuck Berry was the first black Rock n Roll singer that was able to appeal to all audiences, despite their race. Other singers included Elvis Presley and Little Richard. With this new wave of music, teens became more rebellious and changed the ways of fashion. They changed the norm of formal, tight fitting clothing to loose and unrestricting to allow them to dance and be more free. ROCK N ROLL STRIKES THE YOUTH

TRENDS OF THE 1950S The Poodle Skirt Mid leg length skirts and dress Accentuated waist and bust Small collars Free flowing skirts Bright colored fabrics

Christian Dior lived from 1905 to 1957 and was born in Normandy Christian was always more artisticly drawn, but his family wanted him to become a diplomat. He was gay, but not openly. Work did not start until 1935 where he sold sketches in Paris. He was hired by Robert Piguet Dior served in the south of France for World War II. Returned to 1941 and worked for Lucien Lelong. After working at the textile manufacturer by Marcel Boussac, he opened up his own design house. Dior created many women attires, fitting each season. Spring 1947 was “Carolle”, Spring 1953 was all about “tulips” Although he died in 1957, The Christian Dior design house still flourishes today CHRISTIAN DIOR

TRENDS BY DIOR Silhouettes Tulip dresses A line dresses Opera gloves

CHRISTIAN DIOR HELPED TO RESTORE THE 1950’S BACK TO NORMAL AFTER THE WAR. HE MADE WOMEN CLOTHING MORE SLIMMER BY CREATING SILHOUETTES AND HIS COLLECTIONS REFLECTED HIS THEMES. HE LEAD PARIS TO BEING THE TOP FASHION CAPITAL. DIOR’S INFLUENCE

DESIGNS BY DIOR

CHRISTIAN DIOR

JACQUES FATH Born in 1912 in the Ile de France. Died in 1954 from leukemia In 1924, he felt as though his sisters lacked in fashion. He set out to redesign their dresses. Studies bookkeeping and business law because of father Completes a year of the military and soon turns to fashion. In 1936, he starts his first business in a small space Drafted into World War II as a gunner of second class In 1941, the House of Fath relocates

TRENDS BY FATH PleatsFern embroidered organza 2 piece evening suit Accentuated hips

FATH’S INFLUENCE "Fifty years from now, Parisian women will no longer have hips; their bosoms will diminish. Tomorrow's woman will be an eternal little girl; there will be no place for the mature woman." Jacques Fath This quote above shows what Jacques Fath thought Parisian women should dress, so he made it his mission to dress them this way.

DESIGNS BY FATH

JACQUES FATH