Monday, 28 February 2011

Week 20 - Sub Trends



Mini Skirt

People were more acknowledged about feminism and fashion was therefore changing. Women were beginning to go to work and attending University, additionally the 1960's was the decade when marriage and divorce was empowered. It seems that ll these factores were giving women a different image, one which shows confidence and power and highlighting their youth and fashion was a major aspect of this.

The miniskirt would express—and serve as a tool for—this growing woman’s movement.

Mary Quant 

1966 Mary Quant invented the mini skirt, she made a success as it was so differnent to any other trend. Her designes we very simple, clean and youthfull. It was designed so young girls could have the freedom for move. She named the mini skirt after her favourite car, being the mini.





Mod & Hippie


The Beatles ad a great influence on the fashion tends of the the 1960's . They were the most cultural revolution in history. Many people believe they were the ones to change attitudes, relationships, clothes, music, art, love, peace, war etc.


The Beatles influence many, hairstyles were a major factor that many were influences by. This hairstyle was named Mop-Top which consisted of long lengthy hair.



The Beatles introduced leather glad and greasy hair.




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