Maxi dresses covered in floral prints, with a comfortable pair of sandals in the summer is a great fashion statement. So is the whole flower in your hair and plaits. The question of how this trend/fashion evolved is not entirely complex and can be simply answered. First, the name of the trend is Hippie Chic.
Hippies, started as a youth movement in the United States in the mid-1960s. An influence that expanded across not only the United States but many other countries including England. This subculture adopted many of its ideologies from the Beat Generation, which included beatnik Jimi Hendrix. The beat generation was a literary movement in the 1950s and 60s, of anti-conformists youths.
Hippies, started as a youth movement in the United States in the mid-1960s. An influence that expanded across not only the United States but many other countries including England. This subculture adopted many of its ideologies from the Beat Generation, which included beatnik Jimi Hendrix. The beat generation was a literary movement in the 1950s and 60s, of anti-conformists youths.
Hippies were all about peace and love in the 1970s. They were said to be fun-loving, war-hating people. Somewhere in the magic of the 70s, hippies developed their own brand of fashion. It was a convenience, easy style that still inspires two generations later.
Hippie fashion can best be described as comfortable and chic. They weren’t interested in structured looks, and this showed through their free-flowing and open clothes.They were also counter-culture and sought to do what was different from mainstream society. Hippies would never have worn a suit and tie, or cut their hair.
The film, 'Almost Famous' depict their fashion sense as well as common activities and pass times. The 'hippie' era was a stepping stone for 'rock and roll' music, influenced by sex, drugs and alcohol.
The 70s bohemian chic has return to the fashion scene. Flower prints, flowing maxi dresses with billowing sleeves, wide-leg pants, fabrics like lace, silk and chiffon, soft leather and suede, macrame detailing and fringes are the key features of this romantic look. Charlie’s Angels inspired wide-leg pants and jumpsuits, leather vests and suede suits while soft fringes in brown recreates a rodeo show vibe. All these bring back a cool, fresh look, something between innocence and sassy flair. These traits being, convinient for people - designers have opted to create lines inspired by this era.
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ReplyDeleteI love the the picture where the girl is wearing that skirt, i would so rock it! x
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