n our contemporary society fashion is one of the biggest & most influential industries that have ever existed and has plethora of times joined forces with other powerful ones to achieve its goal, profit. However it is widely believed that the main cause of its creation is freedom, freedom of expression more specifically. Expressing yourself in any way possible is vital for the function of a healthy and balanced society. Fashion made it possible for everyone to use its power for our own benefit but to a certain extent. It is highly noticeable that in the recent years fashion has extended its power, which has enabled big companies to guide each individual to a certain path by being major “trend-setters” . As a consequence we feel compelled …show more content…
The 60’s decade conveyed individual identity, peace, love, freedom, and prominent unisex clothing. Despite that previously fashion has been targeting at the prosperous, grown-up upper class, the tastes and predilections of the youth now turned out to be of paramount importance 2. Moreover designers at that time had a bolder and more daring approximation of styling and designing and it was visible in their work. For the first time in the 19th Century, London, not Paris, was the core of the fashion world. The British Invasion didn’t stop with The …show more content…
The stylish woman at that time chose tweeds, mohair, leather and furs while in fashion were ankle & thigh-high boots. When it came to the fall season fur-trimmed suits and coats dominated the fashion world. However, the most widespread fur out of them all was the leopard. In men’s fashion there was a dramatic shift with the prevalent acceptance of pleatless pants. Stripes were a powerful picture of the era on athletic jackets, sweaters, shirts and ties. The most commercially popular suit was the three-button still the two-button’s suit game was strong in the industry. Likewise a soft Italian-style shoe was highly preferred by wealthy men. The return of the capes in the fashion reality had Norman Norell and Cristobal Balenciaga to thank, whilst fisherman shirt jackets created by Yves Saint Laurent turned into one of the biggest trends throughout the