Vintage Fashion The swinging sixties Introduction People’s opinions differ greatly on what vintage fashion is. Rhodes (2008, pg. 6-8) suggests that “vintage fashion is a magical harvest of wearable art. It’s a wine from past seasons that must be dipped into, sampled and tasted.” Taylor (2013, p. 8) also suggests that vintage is a “garment that possesses age, beauty and great design.” I agree with these statements and believe that there is a story behind every vintage garment. Some say that vintage is another word for old fashioned, Rhodes suggests that vintage clothes have had an adventure and have survived the toil of time (2013). For me, vintage is classic pieces in bright and vibrant colours where the prints are abstract …show more content…
She was declared “The Cockney kid with a face to launch a thousand shapes” (Daily Express cited in Vintage Fashion & Couture, 2013, p.108). Despite her youth Twiggy “possessed poise and presence in front of the lens” (Taylor 2013, p. 108). Diana Vreeland of US Vogue once said she was “the mini girl of the mini-era.” (cited in Vintage Fashion & Couture, 2013, p. 108). Although her career lasted only four short years, after she retired claiming “You can’t be a clothes hanger for the rest of your life” (Twiggy, cited in Vintage Fashion & Couture, 2013, p.108) – her effect on the industry was profound. “She was the first supermodel to achieve global superstar status and her hauntingly, beautiful, innocent face became the iconic, definitive look of the 1960s.” (Taylor, 2013, …show more content…
(Rhodes, 2008, p. 6) Each vintage piece has a story attached to it. Fashion today is the development of vintage styles from different eras. Some of the sixties' style has stood the test of time and are still in fashion today. When buying vintage you need to ensure that what you are getting is vintage and not a forgery. You should look after your purchases and treat them with the respect they deserve. After all, they have been around long before you, and if handled with love and care, you will be helping to maintain a history of fashion. Decades come and go but vintage pieces if looked after can last longer than a lifetime. (Kennedy, 2008; Taylor
Twiggy is synonymous with the late 1960’s modeling industry, she is also held as being the first super model. Twiggy was also the first model noted for her androgyny; her straight figure her; thin and gawky , full of teenage angst and budding on the verge of womanhood made her an instant star with mass appeal to the youth of that area. England and America took hold; Twiggy’s career was merchandised very well; having her own clothing line, pens, posters, and cosmetics
She showed the world that models no longer were just a pretty face but also shrewd businesswomen with enterprises of their own. Twiggy paved the way for the top models of today, and will always be remembered. Her body matched Diana Vreeland's description of the perfect contemporary woman: "the straightest legs, knees like little peaches, tiny narrow supple feet, rounded arms, and beautiful wrists and throat. She was both modern and romantic. She was perfect." (Vogue).
From the conventional Victorian dresses of the 1800’s to the rock-and-roll tee shirts of the 1980’s, American culture has experienced incredibly diverse trends in clothing. This ever changing timeline of fashion provokes the question: what is the cause of such differing styles? By considering the state of society throughout the era, it can be seen that clothing directly correlates with the current way of life. Specifically, American women’s fashion of the 1920’s and 1930’s proves to not simply be a meaningless trend – but rather an accurate reflection of the specific era. As the stock market booms and society prospers, women’s fashion undergoes drastic change during the 1920’s.
Aside from using Retro and Heritage to describe an artefact the term Vintage, is also used commonly in a commercial design context; as mentioned previously in a design context we define Vintage as an item that has remained unchanged since its original production and is still in use today. A prime example Vintage in use in design is shops such as Beyond Retro, a chain of nine stores and an online e store, who stock clothing from well known brands produced in this time period that would otherwise have been discarded, the garments have simply been cleaned and sold on with no modifications making them a vintage item (Beyond Retro, 2015). Oxfam is a more well known example of selling vintage clothing with a new specialised vintage section online
If we didn’t have fashion then a lot of people wouldn’t have jobs because there are a whole bunch of fashion designers out there, also all of the celebrities wouldn’t have name brand clothing because there would be no way to make them because we wouldn’t have designers. Fashion of the 1920’s played a very big role in today’s fashion. Including the material our clothing is made out of also the styles of clothing we wear. Many things women wear today first came from fashion in the 1920's. Flappers, shoe styles, and accessories are a few things that we wear today have came from. Many celebrities still wear some things that people wore in the 1920's including flappers. Have you ever wondered what the amazing fashion of the 1920's was like?
The evolution of clothing has been drastically changed through the course of history, from the style to how they’re made. Women and men’s clothing changed at different rates. The way clothes are made reflect the style. Clothing always has been an important aspect of one’s culture as well as a representation of a time period. Overtime clothing has changed just as the people it clothes.
Steele, V., 1997. Fifty Years of Fashion: New Look to Now, Connecticut: Yale University Press. Available at: http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=xqEt6Dpb4TYC&pgis=1 [Accessed April 16, 2014].
Fashion exists all around world ever since mankind started living on the Earth. The ways people live have changed as well as fashion changed drastically through out the human history and people are looking for fashionable and also comfortable garments that can be wear at any occasion. Simplicity and silhouette that allows the body to be comfortable while being active has also became one of the leading fashion trends in 1900s. Because of the relationship between sportswear and American lifestyle, its evolution drastically changed the fashion industry during 1900s.
The future of women’s fashion is uncertain—in that shock value is harder to come by with each passing year. There is a concept in fashion that nothing is new, everything has been done before. This theory is coming closer to obvious reality, as fashion shows of recent years have visual throwbacks as late as the Victorian era. Although the direction is not yet decided, it is almost definite that women will use fashion as an important tool for expression and freedom in the future.
from a subtle flare to huge, flapping bell-bottoms. By the end of the 1970s, however,
In conclusion, Fashion will always transcend throughout the ages. Fashion is a form of expression, an art form if you will. The 1950’s will always be a foundation for the fundamentals of fashion. What someone has created will repeat itself in history, even if it unknowingly was a symbol meant for prosperity when in this day and age it stands for
...ation of mini-skirts did bring a whirlwind in the summer of 1960. Besides, Peter Max T-shirt was also hot in the 60s. In addition, as we discussed of the fashion style for the 80s. The dresses were powerful and simple. Especially, the colors were deeper than the 60s and those designers prefer to add jewels on garments. Moreover, many products were luxurious in the 80s because of the economy has recovered during that period. Modern fashion is meaningful; it brings many changes and has a huge influence on general life. Heskett (2002) mentioned that It not only changes the lifestyle, but also changes the minds of a generation. Modern fashion is continuing to better its functions and forms, moreover it has long way to go and a huge space to discover and create. Therefore, modern designers need more and more artists to inherit and find new styles of vintage influences.
In post-war Britain, the role of women was beginning to change from the social normality. In this era, it was suddenly expected of women to do the jobs their husband was unable to do, as they were out in war. Their roles in society shifted from housewife and domestic caregiver, to female factory worker. This proved somewhat positive as women discovered their strength and intelligence that had before been hidden under their oppression. It is in this era, fashion photography aimed to explore the independence and business side of a woman, while maintaining her femininity. To discuss the representation of women in a post-war society, I will specifically look at the works of Norman Parkinson, notably the image titled The Art of Travel.
Anna Wintour is one the worlds most recognised creatives. Nowadays she is regarded as the most influential figure in the fashion industry and her creative directive has allowed her to become one of the most powerful people in fashion in the last twenty years. Anna Wintour has proven countless times how her creative vision and directive is not only extremely relevant, but is also revolutionary.
Fashion is an interesting thing. It is often said that it is recycled. I have even heard people from different generations say “ I use to wear that back in my day”. I find it so fascinating, that I would sit and wonder if the clothes that I am wearing now was once the style of previous generations in my family. Through the years, fashion has been created, recycled and even it even faded away. Have the fashion trends throughout the generations of my family followed any parts of the cycle?