Thursday, November 10, 2011

Men Fashion Trends in 1960 An Era of Diverse and Non Conformity

In 1960, the outfit that really kicked off with the introduction of new and diverse trends. You can easily determine the trend from the middle, the beginning and end of this decade. Traditionally, men wear suit is lost due to social changes. Throughout the 60s, in a fashion focal point is the rebellion of bright colors and tones. Changes in fashion today is more than any other time before. This renaissance in fashion is strongly influenced by Italian designers and the Modernist style, Hippies and Edwardian dress.

UK & Modernist Movement

At the forefront of style in the 60s is the United Kingdom. Modernist movement emerged in the early era, allow young people to push the boundaries and make way for new trends that will follow. It's all about moving away from 'lack of style' in the 50s and experimented with psychedelic prints and patterns gregarious. No one who wants to be seen in shades of dull and pale. No! It's time to add color and lots of it, brighter and more flamboyant the better. Not uncommon to see the frills and cravats on men's shirts. Even the tie enjoying their rebirth, of skinny ties in the early 60's to the very extensive relationships in the age of Hippies, all decorated with the usual prints, stripes and patterns.


The Mods versus Rockers

If you live the 60's, you probably Mod at one stage, and if you do not, you Rocker. Both are well-known rival. The Rocker is heavily into 50s rock and roll, big bikes such as Harley Davidson, leather jacket and greasy hair style 'Elvis' return. The Mods were classier, listening to British bands like The Beatles. They are more Vespers on their Harley and take the trend of designer clothing respectable French and Italian. Most commonly, a slim suit with shirt, pants and skinny ties slimmed down to just one inch. The modernists also brought our jackets, clothing items considered as their trademark.


Movement Edwardian


A little further down the line, especially in 1966, he embraced the movement Edwardian. Double-breasted velvet jacket worn by men following icons like Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones. This suit is accompanied by a brocade vest, shirt with frilled collar and long hair as opposed to the previous short style. All variations of color, stripes and patterns are evident in this case the so-called visible 'dandy'. Nehru jackets also appear at this time and is very popular with both men and women.Peter Pan 

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