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1960s - Space Age 3 Major Movement in North America -

The Civil Rights Movement Women’s Liberation The Peace Movement

Jim Crow Laws - Passed by Southern states that created segregation - Created two separate societies - white and black Civil Rights - 1954 US Supreme court struck down segregation in public school - Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in the bus - North Carolina: black students seated themselves in white-only restaurant These movements resulted in the rise of protest - promote equal rights for blacks Stormy Weather (film) - starring Lena Horne and Bill Bojangles Robinson - Considered a showcase of some of the top African-American actors and singers who rarely appeared in lead roles in mainstream Hollywood productions Mowtown - African American record label by Berry Gordy Jr. - Their music career brought together a racially divided country and segregated society - 180 No 1 hitsongs worldwide - Influenced pop and hip hop culture today Detroit Riots ● 1967 were among the destructive riots in the US ● Cause by unemployment, extreme poverty ● Lack of education ● Discrimination ● Martin Luther King Jr

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Influence of Fashion in Civil Rights Rosa Park was always well dressed - contradicting the generic image of a protestor or a “radical” African colours and prints became popular Afro hairstyle for both black and white was a popular hairdo “Black is Beautiful” culture

Women’s Liberation ● Women burned their bras and wore men’s clothing ● “Unisex” clothing became the result of the movement ● Women used fashion as an instrument for provocation ○ Riding a bicycle ○ Wearing pants ● Miss America Pageant Protest ○ Tossing and burning feminine products; bras, hairspray, makeup, lashes The Peace Movement ● Anti-vietnam war movement ● Teenagers who protested against the war were called “hippies” Hippie Movement - Move began from California throughout the US and Canada - Ages of 15 - 25 - Music, fashion and arts influence trends

Fashion trends: 60s-70’s catered the youth in advertising, and the clothing industry. They enjoyed buying the latest trends and had a lot of spare money. - 1964 Teenage influence made the hemlines shorter again - mid thigh length - Sweater dress - 1965 Colluttes dresses in vibrant coloured patterns - 1966 baby doll dress Hair - bouffant hairstyles on women

Mini skirt - popularized by Mary Quant - 4-5 inches above the knee - Paired with sweater

Pillbox hat

Hot pants

Pea Coats

Baby doll dress

Twiggy - top model from the 1960 - She had a tall and slim figure - Her pixie haircut became iconic

Makeup:

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Big eyes - black eyeliner, full set of false lashes Pale lips Matte complexions

Jane Birkins - actress, singer, songwriter and model; she lent her name to brand the Hermes Birkin Bag Jean Shrimpton - first model to be associated with the term “supermodel” - nicknamed “The Shrimp” Brigitte Bardot - became an international sex symbol in the 1950’s Francoise Hardy - singer; had an influential fashion style - Popularize the effortless look - “French girl chic”

The Mod Look - British Invasion British influence: music, fashion, hairstyle and makeup - Characterized by bold and bright fashion - The Beatles were known for their mod style Mods vs the Rockers Mods: - Classier style from French and Italian designers - Tailored suits, slim shirts, skinny ties - Listens to The Beatles Rockers: - Rock n roll (1950’s) - Big bikes

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Leather jackets Elvis “greased” back hairstyle

Mod Fashion (Mens) - Slim fitting dark coloured suit - Lighter coloured undershirt - Thin dark tie - Dark shoes

Mod Fashion (Women) - Sleek, form fitting clothes - A-line and mid thigh length dresses or skirts - Geometric patterns

Gogo boots - traditionally white, low heeled, and finish mid calf - other versions poped up - Knee high - Different colours - Kitten heels

Fashion Designers Emilio Pucci - known as the “Prince of Prints” - Designed slacks, dresses and dresses in vibrant colours and patterns

Pierre Cardin - geometric avant garde designs

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Stark tunics, goggles and helmets launched the new “Space Age Look”

Mary Quaint - creator of the miniskirt - Introducing the “Chelsea look” Psychedelic Fashion - Intense vivid colours and swirling abstract patterns - Considered rebellious, unconventional, and anti-establishment

1960 Review Sheet 1. A lot of protest and conflict - Civil Rights, Women’s Liberation and Peace Movement

2. “” - these movements used fashion to express the message they want to send to other people 3. Mini skirt 4. Mod music and fashion / rocker music and fashion / hippie fashion 5. Bouffant hairstyles - intense eye makeup / false lashes / pale lips 6. British influence on fashion, music and arts 7. Twiggy - big eye, skinny, pixie haricut 8. Mary Quant made the skirt popular 9. Mod - classic sleek style 10. Piere Cardin created the Space Age look 11. Emilio Pucci was known as the Prince of Prints - he urge dye makers to make different coloured dyes to use for his fashion prints 12. Vibrant swirling abstract patterns...