1960: Go big or go home
The 60's was the era where everything was an inspiration for fashion from Austin minis to Austin Powers every form of art and media was a hotbed of ideas for designers.
Austin powers was a prime example of the peacock era. Although his styling was grossly exaggerated it is still a good representation of how men's fashion changed in the 60's.
Men's fashion had always been tailored and never really changed in style or colour however during this peacock revolution allowed menswear to burst onto the 60's fashion scene. Colourful elements and collarless jackets were worn with slim trousers and boots as opposed to dress shoes and shapeless trousers.
Halfway through the decade cravats and frills returned to style and were paired with bright, vividly printed shirts. Last up to be remodelled was trousers. They were flared at the bottom and took on other wide dimensions. Women's wear saw a similar change and this lead to the rise in unisex clothing as men and women began to shop in the same boutiques.
Music was another form of media that influenced fashion as it always has. Bands like the Beetles, Rolling Stones and the Kinks revived British rock and had a huge impact on fashion. These musicians pioneered styles that were alternative to mainstream ways of dressing. At the start of the 60's many wore mod clothing with slick hair and bold styling whereas towards the latter part of the year this was replaced with facial hair and flower crowns as psychedelic gear and the flower power mentality took over.
Another sensation that took over the youth was Beatniks. Beatniks rejected societal norms and encouraged people to express themselves through art. They commonly wore turtle-necks and berets, opting for monochrome palettes rather than the bright mod alternative.
Beehives were a popular hairstyles worn by big names such as Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn who immortalised the do'.
The 60's was the era where everything was an inspiration for fashion from Austin minis to Austin Powers every form of art and media was a hotbed of ideas for designers.
Austin powers was a prime example of the peacock era. Although his styling was grossly exaggerated it is still a good representation of how men's fashion changed in the 60's.
Men's fashion had always been tailored and never really changed in style or colour however during this peacock revolution allowed menswear to burst onto the 60's fashion scene. Colourful elements and collarless jackets were worn with slim trousers and boots as opposed to dress shoes and shapeless trousers.
Halfway through the decade cravats and frills returned to style and were paired with bright, vividly printed shirts. Last up to be remodelled was trousers. They were flared at the bottom and took on other wide dimensions. Women's wear saw a similar change and this lead to the rise in unisex clothing as men and women began to shop in the same boutiques.
Music was another form of media that influenced fashion as it always has. Bands like the Beetles, Rolling Stones and the Kinks revived British rock and had a huge impact on fashion. These musicians pioneered styles that were alternative to mainstream ways of dressing. At the start of the 60's many wore mod clothing with slick hair and bold styling whereas towards the latter part of the year this was replaced with facial hair and flower crowns as psychedelic gear and the flower power mentality took over.
Another sensation that took over the youth was Beatniks. Beatniks rejected societal norms and encouraged people to express themselves through art. They commonly wore turtle-necks and berets, opting for monochrome palettes rather than the bright mod alternative.
Beehives were a popular hairstyles worn by big names such as Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn who immortalised the do'.
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