beauty is only skin.: 60s Female Fashion

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In the 1960s, many diverse trends was featured. This decade broke fashion traditions and mirrored social movements during the period.

Culottes, Box shaped PVC dresses and go-go boots were popular.

The popular bikini came into fashion in about 1963 after its feature in a musical called 'beach party'

The mini skirt was invented by Mary Quant.

Jackie Kennedy introduced the 'pillbox hat'
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False eyelashes was also very popular and worn by women in the 1960s.

psychedelic prints, neon colors, and mismatched patterns were the trends of fabric back then.
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Hippie movement brought in the bell bottom jeans, tie dye, batik fabrics and paisley prints.

Famous designers in 1960s

Pierre Cardin, who became famous for his brightly colored mini dresses.

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Givenchy designed the iconic little black dress that is essential to every woman's wardrobe .

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Yves Saint Laurent's shift dresses and pea coats became popular in the 60s.
Yves Saint-Laurent opened his fashion house in 1961 with partner Pierre Berge as his financial backer.
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Pucci is best known for colorful psychedelic prints, especially for headscarves and dresses.

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& style icons are such as.

Twiggy
Twiggy was the most popular fashion model of the era, she was known for her "pixie look", which included shift dresses, ballet flats, cigarette pants and an extremely cropped haircut.
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