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The History of Fashion is truly amazing. Each decade in history has displayed unique apparel and accessories only marked by that particular era. Take a moment to view the American fashion Timeline from the 1950's up to the 1970's.

Hawaiian

Inspired from the 1940's and 50's, "Hawaiian Dresses" and the "Aloha Shirts" marked fashion history.

The Vintage Hawaiian Shirt: An Artistic Retrospective

 

1950's

The 1950's mark the era of full skirted dresses, pedal pushers, sack dresses, and stiletto heels, Designers included Jacques Fath, Jean Desses, Charles James, and Givenchy, Christian Dior and Cristobal Balenciaga.

Vintage Couture: Fifty Years of Post-War Fashion

Christian Dior

 

1960's

The 1960's marked the era of hot pants, baby doll dresses, miniskirts, go-go boots, 3/4 length sleeves, pill box hats,shift dress and tie dye. Designers included Yves St. Laurent, Rudi Gernreich, Paco Rabanne, Emilio Pucci, Courreges, Pierre Cardin and Ossie Clark.

Vintage Couture: Fifty Years of Post-War Fashion

Emilio Pucci

 

1970's

The 1970's marked the era of afros, daishikis, leisure suits, platform shoes, halter tops, earth shoes, polyester, capris, clogs, corduroy, wrap around pants and skirts, and bell bottoms. Designers included Halston, Missoni, Betsey Johnson, Stephen Burrowns, and Zhandra Rhodes.

Platform Diva

Vintage Couture: Fifty Years of Post-War Fashion

 

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