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Swinging Sixties – British Fashion Designers
As the swinging sixties is famous worldwide for many things British including Fashion I thought I would tell its history and mention some of the most famous names in British fashion. At the start of the 60's, skirts were knee-length, but steadily became shorter and shorter until the mini-skirt emerged in 1965. By the end of the decade they had shot well above the stocking top, making the transition to tights inevitable.
Many of the radical changes in fashion developed in the streets of London, with such gifted designers as Mary Quant (known for launching the mini skirt) and Barbara Hulanicki (the founder of the legendary boutique Biba). After designer Mary Quant introduced the mini-skirt in 1964, fashions in the 1960s were changed forever. The mini skirt was eventually to be worn by nearly every stylish young female in the western world.
The main outlets for these new young fashion designers were small boutiques, selling outfits that were not exactly 'one-offs', but were made in small quantities in a limited range of sizes and colors. However, not all designers took well to the new style and mood.
The basic shape and style of the time was simple, neat, clean cut, and young. Synthetic fabrics were very widely-used during the Sixties. They took dyes easily and well, giving rise to colors that were both clear and bright, very much mirroring the mood of the period. Hats suffered a great decline and by the end of the decade they were relegated to special occasions only. Lower kitten heels were a pretty substitute to stilettos. Pointed toes gave way to chisel shaped toes in 1961 and to an almond toe in 1963. Flat boots also became popular with very short dresses in 1965 and eventually they rose up the leg and reached the knee.
The principal change in menswear in the '60s was in the weight of the fabric used. The choice of materials and the method of manufacture produced a suit that, because it was lighter in weight, had a totally different look, with a line that was closer to the natural shape of the body, causing men to look at their figures more critically. The spread of jeans served to accelerate a radical change in the male wardrobe. Young men grew their hair down to their collars and added a touch of color, and even floral motifs, to their shirts.
The polo neck never succeeded in replacing the tie, but the adoption of the workman's jacket in rough corduroy. As the suits drifted away from pale, toned shades, menswear was now bright and colourful. It included frills and cravats, wide ties and trouser straps, leather boots and even collarless jackets. Ties were worn even five inches wide, with crazy prints, stripes and patterns. Casual dress consisted of plaid button down shirts with comfortable slacks.
The hippie movement late in the decade also exerted a strong influence on ladies' clothing styles, including bell-bottom jeans, tie-dye and batik fabrics, as well as paisley prints.
In the early to mid-1960s, the London Modernists known as the Mods were shaping and defining popular fashion for young British men while the trends for both sexes changed more frequently than ever before in the history of fashion and would continue to do so throughout the decade. The leaders of 1960s style were the British. The Mods were characterized by their choice of style different from the 1950s and revealed new fads that would be imitated by many young people. As a level of the middle social class known as the Mods, controlled the ins and outs of fashion in London, 1960s fashion set the mode for the rest of the century as it became marketed mainly to youth. Modernists formed their own way of life creating television shows and magazines that focused directly on the lifestyles of Mods.
British rock bands such as The Who, The Small Faces and The Kinks emerged from the Mod subculture. The Mods were known for the Modern Jazz they listened to as they showed their new styles off at local cafes. They worked at the lower end of the work force, usually nine to five jobs leaving time for clothes, music, and clubbing. It was not until 1964 when the Modernists were truly recognized by the public that women really were accepted in the group. Girls had short, clean haircuts and often dressed in similar styles to the male Mods. The Mods' lifestyle and musical tastes were the exact opposite of their rival group known as the.
The rockers liked 1950s rock-and roll, wore black leather jackets, greased, pompadour hairstyles, and rode motorbikes. The look of the Mods was classy; they mimicked the clothing and hairstyles of high fashion designers in France and Italy; opting for tailored suits, which were topped by anoraks that became their trademark. They rode on scooters, usually Vespas or Lambrettas. The Mods dress style was often called the City Gent look. Shirts were slim, with a necessary button down collar accompanied by slim fitted pants. Levi's were the only type of jeans worn by Modernists. Flared trousers and bellbottoms led the way to the hippie stage introduced in the 1960s. Variations of polyester were worn along with acrylics.
Carnaby Street and Chelsea's Kings Road were virtual fashion parades. In 1966, the space age was gradually replaced by the Edwardian, with the men wearing double-breasted suits of crushed velvet or striped patterns, brocade waistcoats, shirts with frilled collars, and their hair worn below the collar bone.
Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones epitomised this "dandified" look. Women were inspired by the top models of the day which included Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Colleen Corby, Penelope Tree and Veruschka. Velvet mini dresses with lace-collars and matching cuffs, wide tent dresses and culottes had pushed aside the geometric shift.
False eyelashes were in vogue, as was pale lipstick. Hemlines kept rising, and by 1968 they had reached well above mid-thigh. These were known as "micro-minis". This was when the "angel dress" made its appearance on the fashion scene. A micro-mini dress with a flared skirt and long, wide trumpet sleeves, it was usually worn with patterned tights, and was often made of crocheted lace, velvet, chiffon or sometimes cotton with a psychedelic print.
The cowled-neck "monk dress" was another religion-inspired alternative; the cowl could be pulled up to be worn over the head. For evening wear, skimpy chiffon baby-doll dresses with spaghetti-straps were the mode as well as the "cocktail dress", which was a close-fitting sheath, usually covered in lace with matching long sleeves. Feather boas were occasionally worn.
By 1968, the androgynous hippie look was in style. Both men and women wore frayed bell-bottomed jeans, tie-dyed shirts, workshirts, and headbands. Wearing sandals was also part of the hippie look for both men and women. Women would often go barefoot, and some even went braless.
Fringed buck-skin vests, flowing caftans, Mexican peasant blouses, gypsy-style skirts, scarves, and bangles were also worn by teenage girls and young women. Indian prints, batik and paisley were the fabrics preferred. For more conservative women, there were the "lounging" or "hostess" pyjamas. These consisted of a tunic top over floor-length culottes, and were usually made of polyester or chiffon.
Another popular look for women and girls which lasted well into the early 1970s was the suede mini-skirt worn with a French polo-neck top, square-toed boots and Newsboy Cap or beret. Long maxi coats, often belted and lined in sheepskin, appeared at the close of the decade. Animal Prints were also popular for women in the autumn and winter of 1969. Women's shirts often had transparent sleeves. Psychedelic prints, hemp and the look of "Woodstock" came about in this generation.
The late 1960 produced a style categorized of people whom promoted sexual liberation and favored a type of politics reflecting "peace, love and freedom". Ponchos, mocassins, love beads, peace signs, medallion necklaces, chain belts, polka dot-printed fabrics, and long, puffed "bubble" sleeves were additional trends in the late 1960s.
New materials other than cloth (such as polyester and PVC) started to become more popular as well.
Starting in 1967, the Mod culture began to embrace reggae music and its working class roots. The new urban fashion known as Skinhead was born.
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(Heres a Kinda old one)
3.put her there in the front yard swing cotton dress make it Early spring
1-Colbie Caillat - Bubbly
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Cotton dress make it, early spring
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If you can Paint Me A Birmingham.
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China (Changyi) Cotton Town
A few days ago back home, Weifang, after Changyi liutuan, side of the road "China Cotton City" billboards everywhere. Vaguely in the 18 million, 1,500 acres, 726.6 thousand square meters, a few figures jumped into the eye. Large investment, physical volume, a small town in the development of a large project, is who has such a large handwriting, the project actually look like? Driven by curiosity, I went into the "Chinese cotton textile city" sales offices.
In the warm hospitality of staff, the general understanding of the basic conditions of the project: China Cotton Textile City is a Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. Shandong Jinhua development, Zhejiang Jin Hua Group, invested 1.8 billion yuan in the development and construction, covers an area of 1500 mu, building area 726.6 thousand square meters, is the body of Shandong Province, the largest commercial projects in the project. Building there is a market trading area, the International Convention and Exhibition Center, shopping centers, cargo centers, supermarkets, houses, shops can be docked in front of vehicles, trucks directly in front of loading and unloading of goods, both commercial exhibition area, but also office area, but also can do live area. China Cotton City, several major advantages, seize business opportunities:
Transportation Advantage project located in the "Hometown of Silk", "printing city", "Overseas Chinese capital," one of the five major logistics center in Weifang, Shandong Changyi liutuan Economic Development Zone, north Bohai Laizhou Bay, Weiwu high-speed, big Lai Long east-west railway, Jinan-Qingdao south through the traffic quick and easy. Scale advantages of China Brand Trade Show Cotton Town Park 38 million square meters, the Central Business District, supporting 116,000 square meters, and the supporting housing 230,000 square meters. The planning of more than 2,000 flagship stores, convergence thousand kinds of commodities, the estimated annual turnover is expected to reach 20 billion yuan.
Advantage of Chinese cotton textile city building, full frame, large lacking a broad prospect, short into the deep layer of ,3.6-3.8 meters high, two practical Wang Pu, to meet the modern corporate transactions model Unit designed to meet your business needs everywhere.
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Yetai edge decoration cloth and bedding areas, finished cotton printing area, finished colored cloth and gauze area, gray fabric and yarn spinning area, chemical paint additives areas, textile machinery accessories area, clothing and shoes area ... ... textile industry chain covering every a link.
Logistical advantages Changyi located in the Shandong Peninsula bordering the fortress with Shandong Mainland lots, Jinan-Qingdao railway, le dragon railway, Jinan-Qingdao Highway, Wei Lai Expressway, Weiwu high-speed, 309 State Road, smoke Xinsha Wei roads and highways, etc. 8 Shandong Changyi traffic artery across the territory, north of Hong Kong under the business with more than 20 ports in transport, water and land and air transportation network developed to make Changyi close ties with the mainland cities, logistics and unique advantages. In addition, the municipal government will be directly opened Changyi from cotton to China, Weifang city bus passenger lines, freight business liutuan textiles will also be a unified city of China Cotton Cargo Center operations.
Property management advantages of public security services, public part of the cleaning services, environmental cleaning services, greening and landscaping maintenance services, cultural advocacy services, environmental layout and maintenance services, the establishment of property files, maintaining the unity of the property complete with a unified service, the owners do a good job logistics housekeeper.
Advantages of e-commerce information platform and business management, marketing promotion platform for commercial finance service platform, management and operation of raising the level of platforms, business and financial services platform, freight distribution platform, six business management platform for the owners worries left behind. It is reported that since September 2005, China started the project in Cotton City, Changyi municipal city government has given great attention, and set in 2005 major urban construction projects in Shandong Province in 2005 key construction projects. Out of sales offices, work sites on a full swing of the scene, a project has begun to take shape, looking ahead, a city of business opportunities in China cotton is already apparent.
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