Introduction
Introduction to Fashion
The 60s designers responded with a much more liberal, daring approach to fashion, boasting colourful fabrics and bold designs.
In the 1960s, society saw the emergence of unisex clothing such as denim jeans which could be worm by both sexes.
The 1960s displayed a number of assorted trends. The 60s was a decade that broke many fashion traditions reflecting social development during that time.
Culottes, go-go boots, box-shaped PVC dresses and other PVC clothes were very prominent in the 1960s.
Modern Fashion
Modern fashion was slim fitting and featured daring geometric shapes.
A key concern was also colour, the timid greys, browns. The pastel colours of the 1950s were replaced by bright, wild hues. These garments were very affordable. The stiletto heel shoes were extensively prevailing in the 1960s.
The Mini Skirt
The mini skirt was appealing in the 1960s. in that time skirts and dresses were knee height in Australia.
New elevated hemlines constitute extensive differences when they first appeared, exposing centimetres of thigh never before seen in the public.The miniskirt rapidly gained popularity in Australia after the British Supermodel Jean Shrimpton wore one to the Melbourne Cup Carnival in 1965.
"Hippy" Fashion
Towards the end of the 1960s, the hippy fashion/style had arrived in Australia.
Many young people in society began embracing the morals of peace, love and freedom and sought an alternative way of life.
Men's Fashion
Menswear was bright and full of colour in the 60s. The suits drifted away from pale, toned shades to more radiant and fluorescent tones. This included frills, cravats, wide ties and trouser straps, leather boots and even collarless jackets. Ties were worn five inches wide at times with wild prints, stripes and patterns.
Introduction to Fashion
The 60s designers responded with a much more liberal, daring approach to fashion, boasting colourful fabrics and bold designs.
In the 1960s, society saw the emergence of unisex clothing such as denim jeans which could be worm by both sexes.
The 1960s displayed a number of assorted trends. The 60s was a decade that broke many fashion traditions reflecting social development during that time.
Culottes, go-go boots, box-shaped PVC dresses and other PVC clothes were very prominent in the 1960s.
Modern Fashion
Modern fashion was slim fitting and featured daring geometric shapes.
A key concern was also colour, the timid greys, browns. The pastel colours of the 1950s were replaced by bright, wild hues. These garments were very affordable. The stiletto heel shoes were extensively prevailing in the 1960s.
The Mini Skirt
The mini skirt was appealing in the 1960s. in that time skirts and dresses were knee height in Australia.
New elevated hemlines constitute extensive differences when they first appeared, exposing centimetres of thigh never before seen in the public.The miniskirt rapidly gained popularity in Australia after the British Supermodel Jean Shrimpton wore one to the Melbourne Cup Carnival in 1965.
"Hippy" Fashion
Towards the end of the 1960s, the hippy fashion/style had arrived in Australia.
Many young people in society began embracing the morals of peace, love and freedom and sought an alternative way of life.
Men's Fashion
Menswear was bright and full of colour in the 60s. The suits drifted away from pale, toned shades to more radiant and fluorescent tones. This included frills, cravats, wide ties and trouser straps, leather boots and even collarless jackets. Ties were worn five inches wide at times with wild prints, stripes and patterns.