Significant Designers Contributions to FashionDior: bell suit, “wasp waist”
Balenciaga: tunic dress, high-low dress, ¾ sleeve, sack dress
Fath: plunging necklines, hourglass figures
Chanel: boxy suit, chemise dress, quilted handbag
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Christian Dior
Then
Now
Popular Movies of the Decade
Glamour, Wholesome, and Pin-up Styles
Basic and Timeless Uniform of the Greaser
West Side Storyhttp://youtu.be/aenJ5V43Xvk
Abstract Expressionism
Jackson Pollock
Willem de Kooning
Mark Rothko
Are You a Square?
A time of both squeaky-clean Disneyland and unkempt, edgy beatniks.
Beatnik: the first Hipsters? Hangouts: coffee shops
Instrument of Choice: bongos
Fashion:
-beret
-black turtleneck
-horizontal striped shirt
GreasersCuffed Jeans
White or Black T-shirt
Leather Jacket
Pompadour Hairstyle
Rock-A-Billy 2015
Tattoos
Slicked back hair
Cuffed jeans
Converse shoes
Actually brought back in the 70’s to react against disco. Blew up again in the 90’s.
Teddy Boys: British Fashion Edwardian-style, tailor made clothes paired with brothel creepers and chunky brogues.
Father Knows Best
This was the quintessential family of the fifties, what every family was aspiring to…the good life from the fruits of good living.
The Woman’s Role
Woman, get in that kitchen and make me a sammich!
3 Most Recognized Dresses Circle, Shirtwaist, and Coat Dresses
The Everyday Dress
Practical housedresses
ChoresQuick errands
Women in the Workforce
Secretary
Phone Operator
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The Conservative Man“Ivy League” or “Preppy”
Other Men’s StylesPink Was All The Rage The “Western” Look
The Man’s Role
Men were expected to carry the financial burden of the family.
Social ActivitiesDrive-Ins Sock Hops
The Eisenhower Economy
Overall grew by 37%
Median Family had 30% more purchasing power.
Cheap oil from domestic wells kept industry running
Federal deficit to grow to stimulate the economy