Fashion and Interior Design

Introduction 1961 – US enters Vietnam War 1961 – Kennedy takes office 1962 – Cuban Missile Crisis 1963 – MLK – “I Have A Dream” Speech 1963 – JFK Assassinated 1964 – Civil Rights Act 1966 – Draft issued 1968 - MLK Assassinated 1969 – Walk on Moon 1969 - Woodstock

Influences War – Protesting Hippie Movement Civil Rights The Beatles Feminism Movement Bob Dylan

Designers Mary Quant – Mini-skirt Yves St. Laurent Oleg Cassini Givenchy

Early 60’s Jackie Kennedy – Pill box hat, suits with oversized buttons (the Jackie Look) Shifts Full skirted ball gowns with low cut necklines Capri’s Stiletto Heels

Mid 60’s Mini – skirt (64) Mod Fashion (influenced from British) Psychedelic prints Bell bottom pants Midriff exposed sweaters Swing Coats and Nehru Jackets

Late 60’s Androgynous look Bell bottoms, tie dyed shirts Headbands Sandals Hippie Style

One Extreme to Another

Men’s Fashion Ties, belts and lapels got wider Bell bottoms and flares Sport shirts and polos Hippie Style Longer Hair