The history of fashion 1950s
World wide Customs : The History of Fashion
The saddle shoe was initially created for sporting purposes in the early 1900s, but with the onset of dances like the Lindy Hop and the Jitterbug in the '50s, they became the choice footwear. These shoes, much like oxfords, were acceptable for both sexes to wear and came in a variety of colours.
While pearls had been popular among upper classes since the Middle Ages, the '60s brought about fashion pearls that were much less expensive, usually made out of plastic. These pearls were supposed to convey social status, while also promoting femininity and class.
Pearls weren’t the only iconic piece of wardrobe on the set of Audrey Hepburn’s best-known film. Her black dress made such a splash that in recent years; it sold for nearly a million dollars at auction!
1950s: Saddle Shoes
The saddle shoe was initially created for sporting purposes in the early 1900s, but with the onset of dances like the Lindy Hop and the Jitterbug in the '50s, they became the choice footwear. These shoes, much like oxfords, were acceptable for both sexes to wear and came in a variety of colours.
1950s: Chansonette Bra
After being deprived from materials for so long, women looked for clothing that accentuated the female silhouette and the Chansonette bra did just that. These bras were made popular by female sex icons of the '50s, and were quickly given the nickname "bullet bra" because of their shape. The bra did not have any wires or padding, but had a pocket of air at the tip of each cup which was said to help the breasts breathe comfortably.
Once upon a time, bras were meant to be worn but not seen – how times have
changed! Check out these celebrities loving the sheer outfit trend!
1960s: Go-Go Boots
These social movements of each decade generated their own fashions with
help from international celebrities. From England’s Twiggy and The Beatles and
France’s Brigitte Bardot, women in America began trying new trends, one of
which was the boot. Before this decade, the idea of wearing boots for style was
unheard of--they were simply worn to overcome the elements. The go-go boot,
named after the French word "la gogue" for happiness, was a calf high
plastic boot and can be credited to designer André Courrèges. As the hemlines
of the decade were hiked, the height of the go-go boot rose to meet it. By the
end of the decade, the focus of the boot became more about the height and shape
of the heel than the height of the boot itself.
These social movements of each decade generated their own fashions with
help from international celebrities. From England’s Twiggy and The Beatles and
France’s Brigitte Bardot, women in America began trying new trends, one of
which was the boot. Before this decade, the idea of wearing boots for style was
unheard of--they were simply worn to overcome the elements. The go-go boot,
named after the French word "la gogue" for happiness, was a calf high
plastic boot and can be credited to designer André Courrèges. As the hemlines
of the decade were hiked, the height of the go-go boot rose to meet it. By the
end of the decade, the focus of the boot became more about the height and shape
of the heel than the height of the boot itself.
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| 1960s: Pearls |
Pearls weren’t the only iconic piece of wardrobe on the set of Audrey Hepburn’s best-known film. Her black dress made such a splash that in recent years; it sold for nearly a million dollars at auction!
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