Assignment 3: Define History

For this assignment, I was doing some history research about 60s fashion. The overall contents are my analysis based on the information I have collected from the internet.

Background and influences (cultural, historical, social)

During the awakening of youngsters' power in society, lots of youth cultures also occurred. All of these factors have influenced the way that people dress.

Usually, when we think about 60s fashion, the first thing that comes out of our mind is probably bold colours and diversity of patterning design, and that is why the Mod style is one of the most representable looks from the 60s.

Some iconic styling that can represent the Mod style:

Fashion Terminology

Summary of terminology: manmade materials, bold colours, short hemline, experimental patterns

Fashion Cycle

The most significant differences between the 50s and 60s fashion: waistline & hemline

Trends Research

swing dress, skirt suit, shift dress, miniskirt

Fashion Icon: Audrey Hepburn & Mary Quant

Most of Audrey Hepburn screen style was inspired by her collaboration with the designer Hubert Givenchy. This relationship not only created her on-screen style but also perfected her off-screen style.

Mary Quant: Mother of Mod fashion

Popular silhouette: Low and slight loose waistline

Reflection