1950s Men’s fashion
Men’s fashion through the years: 1950–1959 The 1950s marked a shift from the restrained practicality of the war years toward a more polished, prosperous and increasingly varied approach to menswear.
Greaser
Greasers (from “grease” also “brilliantine”) are a youth subculture that emerged in the late 1940s and early 1960s from predominantly working class and lower-class teenagers and young adults in the United States.
Voilette
Voilette is an accessory, headpiece or part of a headdress made of tulle, lace or fine mesh. Voilette is a reduced variation of the veil, it does not serve any function, only decorative.
Sunglasses
Sunglasses are an accessory that protects your eyes from the bright rays of the sun. The history of sunglasses goes back thousands of years, but it was not a fashion accessory, but a necessity.
Lamé
The Lamé is a type of fabric woven or knit with thin ribbons of metallic fiber usually gold or silver, but sometimes copper, in color.
Polka dot
The Polka dot is a pattern consisting of an array of large filled circles of the same size. One of the first mentions of the term “Polka dot”
Half hat
The Half hat is a headdress, a style of a hat, that sits on the back of the head, covering the top of the head.
New Look
The “New Look” is the name given in 1947 by the editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, Carmel Snow, to the silhouette created by the couturier Christian Dior for the “Corolle” collection.
Babydoll
The Babydoll is a short, sleeveless or lantern sleeves, loose-fitting nightgown or negligee, intended as nightwear for women. Sometimes the shirt is complete with short pants (closer fitting briefs) with elastic waist and legs.
Teddy Boy
The Teddy Boy is a subculture in the 1950’s – 1960’s in Great Britain, which experienced a revival several times in the 1970’s and 1990’s.
Hairstyles and headgear 1900s – 1970s
Briefly about hairstyles and headgear 1900’s – 1970’s (Russian Empire, Soviet Union).
1950s of fashion
1950’s Brief history of fashion in pictures. Women’s and men’s, headdresses and hairstyles, underwear, swimsuits and bathing suits