The 1960s (jan 1, 1960 – dec 30, 1969)
Description:
The influence of fashion designers declined and were replaced by cultural events, like the Beatles, Woodstock, and rock concerts.The first lady, Jacqueline Kennedy became an important fashion leader, popularizing the Chanel suit and pillbox hat.
Men started wearing colorful fabrics and jewelry, bell-bottoms, side burns, mustaches, or beards and long hair.
Women’s fashions focused on the miniskirt and boots
The hippie look was also one of this decade
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Date:
jan 1, 1960
dec 30, 1969
~ 10 years