1. Zoot suits:
Basically, zoot suits are suitable for special occasions, such as a dancing party. It is a suit with high-waisted, wide-legged, tight-cuffed, and a long coat with wide lapels and shoulders. Also, it was usually matched with a wide necktie. During the late 1930s and 1940s, the style was popularized byAfrican Americans. The two examples are clear to see the similar look of pant, which was inspired from zoot suits.
Two men(the left one and the right one) wearing zoot suits in Washington D.C., 1942
"Dior Homme", By Kris Van Assche, Fall 2008
"Marc by Marc Jacobs RTW", by Marc Jacobs, Fall 2008
2. Teddy boys
Teddy Boys became more acceptable for the first time in post-war Britain for young people to care about what they looked like. The trend arose as people's incomes increased after the war. Moreover, after World War II, those wealthy young men, such as officers, adopted the style. "Teddy Boy clothing" was drape jackets, usually in dark shades. It's sometimes with velvet trim collar and pocket flaps; high-waist trousers, often exposing the socks. I think the two example has a similar silhouette with Teddy Boys clothing, especailly the colloar and pocket.
Teddy boys - Britain's first youth movement, UK, 1954
"Jens Laugesen RTW", by Jens Laugesen, Fall 2008
"Topshop Unique", Spring 2009
3. Beatniks
The Beatnik movement was another youth driven idea that represented the “beaten down” citizens of society. The style was popular during the 1950s and early 1960s, and “beatniks” usually wore all black turtlenecks, berets, loose-fitting hooped T-shirt, goatee beard, and sunglasses. Therefore, black can be an important element for "Beatniks", so I pick the two examples which showed a strong black clothing style. Besides, in the Versace collection, we can find the designer used a lot of berets in the runway.
Group of Beatniks, US, 1950's
"Lanvin" RTW, by Alber Elbaz, Fall 2009
"Versace" RTW, by Donatella Versace, Fall 2007
4. Disco
Disco is a genre of dance music that had its roots in clubs that catered to African American and other communities in US during the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was famous for its shiny Lycra stretch disco pants and colorful sequin bandeau top. Therefore, in the Jean Paul Gaultier's collection, I found the looks is very shiny"disco" style. Also, the dress of Balmain looks like a great creation from disco style.
Disco is a genre of dance music that had its roots in clubs that catered to African American and other communities in US during the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was famous for its shiny Lycra stretch disco pants and colorful sequin bandeau top. Therefore, in the Jean Paul Gaultier's collection, I found the looks is very shiny"disco" style. Also, the dress of Balmain looks like a great creation from disco style.
A man wearing disco costume, US, 1970s
Jean Paul Gaultier RTW, by Jean Paul Gaultier, Spring 2008
Balmain RTW, by Christophe Decarnin, Spring 2009
5. Mods
Mod is a subculture that originated in London, England in the late 1950s and peaked in the early to mid 1960s. Female mods were dressed with short haircuts, men’s trousers or skirts, flat shoes and little makeup. Male mods adopted a smooth, sophisticated look that emphasized tailor-made suits with narrow lapels, mohair clothes, thin ties, button-down collar shirts, wool crewneck or V-neck sweaters, and pointed-toe leather shoes. Besides, female mods challenge their parental tolerance with miniskirts. Hence, in the collection of Philip Lim in Fall 2009 RTW, he showed the mod style with tailor-made suit and ruffle button-down shirt. Also, in the collection of Aquascutum RTW, we can see a mod minidress.
Twiggy, 1963
"3.1 Phillip Lim RTW", by Phillip Lim, Fall 2009
"3.1 Phillip Lim RTW", by Phillip Lim, Fall 2009
Aquascutum RTW, by Graeme Fidler and Michael Herz, Fall 2008
6. Hip Hop
During the 1970s, Hip-Hop is an artistic culture that originated in urban communities in New York City. Hip-hop fashion is a distinctive style of clothing, which originated from African-American. The style includes baseball caps, baggy jeans, brightly colorful coats, jackets, and sneakers. Also, accessories of hip-hop style include large eyeglasses, oversized heavey necklaces, and all kinds of rings. Here, Dsquared² expressed an interesting difference in their collection. About menswear for spring 2009 , it is very obvious to see the look of hip-hop style, such as caps, sneakers, big sunglasses, big necklaces, etc. As to womenswear for spring 2008, these clothes are very sexy, and are not so strong for the hip-hop style. However, the evidence of hip-hop in this collection is the big golden necklace.
Biz Markie, US, 1980s
Dsquared² Menswear, by Dean and Dan Caten, Spring 2009
Dsquared² RTW, by Dean and Dan Caten, Spring 2008
7. Punk
Punk first emerged in the mid 1970s in London. In fact, Punk fashion varies widely. However, Punk fashion is the styles of clothing, hairstyles, cosmetics, jewelry, and body modifications of the punk subculture. There are some fashion designers who are well-known for punk fashion, such as Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier. The style of punk usually includes black leather rocker jackets, tight jeans, studs, chain and belt, boots, etc. In the two examples, both of them showed a strong relation with punk. For instance, the black boot and leather jacket expressed a clear punk rock spirit.
Punk people, UK, 1980s
Vivienne Westwood RTW, by Vivienne Westwood, Fall 2009
Miss Sixty RTW, Fall 2009
8. Hippies
The hippie was originally a youth movement that began in the United States during the early 1960s. The hippies focus on physical/sexual freedom, drugs, and the overall embracing of peace. Hippie fashion included long haired, sandals or sometimes even barefoot, colorful shirts, vests, bell-bottom pants, accessories, etc. In the two collection I choose, in my point of view, I think they were inspired from Hippies. The pattern is colorful and seems to express the idea of peace. Besides, the look of these two clothes give me a comfortable and free feeling.
The hippie was originally a youth movement that began in the United States during the early 1960s. The hippies focus on physical/sexual freedom, drugs, and the overall embracing of peace. Hippie fashion included long haired, sandals or sometimes even barefoot, colorful shirts, vests, bell-bottom pants, accessories, etc. In the two collection I choose, in my point of view, I think they were inspired from Hippies. The pattern is colorful and seems to express the idea of peace. Besides, the look of these two clothes give me a comfortable and free feeling.
A long hair men who wore a red and yellow paisley shirt, 1968
Marc by Marc Jacobs RTW, by Marc Jacobs, Spring 2007
Anna Sui RTW, by Anna Sui, Fall 2008
2 New Street Trends:
A. Shiny Leggings
Leggings are are a type of fitted clothing covering our legs, which can be worn by both men and women. Leggins is so sexy to show the beauty of leg curves. Recently, we can see women who wear all kinds of leggings on the streets in everywhere. Shiny leggings that have a shiny, metallic appearance could emerge as a popular fashion trend in the late-first decade of the 21st century. In the two example, there are very shiny leggings to present on the runway shows.
United States, 2007
Balenciaga RTW, by Nicolas Ghesquière, Spring 2007
Dsquared² RTW, by Dan and Dean Caten, Fall 2010
B. Gothic fashion
Gothic fashion is a clothing style which was worn by people of the Goth subculture. The style is a little similar to punk because it is a black style of clothing. Moreover, typical gothic fashion includes dyed black hair, black lips and black clothes fashion and style of dress.
Gothic fashion is a clothing style which was worn by people of the Goth subculture. The style is a little similar to punk because it is a black style of clothing. Moreover, typical gothic fashion includes dyed black hair, black lips and black clothes fashion and style of dress.
A girl who wore a black jacket, shirt, and accessories, Japan, 2008
Nina Ricci RTW, by Nina Ricci, Fall 2009
Rick Owens RTW, by Rick Owens, Spring 2010
Work cited:
1.Style.com <http://www.style.com/>
4.ELLE <http://www.elle.com/>
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