1960s Fashion: a Journey in Photographs Through the Sixties

We journey through the decade that debuted the mini-skirt, Twiggy and bell-bottoms, one groovy photograph at a time.

27 April, 2020

1960s Fashion: a Journey in Photographs Through the Sixties

We journey through the decade that debuted the mini-skirt, Twiggy and bell-bottoms, one groovy photograph at a time.

Cinema has captured the pulse of the 60s in many a film. Movies such as The Graduate, an Evening in Paris and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood give us an insight into the trends of the times. The birth of the sari gown was witnessed as Mumtaz donned a tiered, orange sari in Brahmachari. And who can ever forget Audrey Hepburn's elegant and stylish outfits from Breakfast at Tiffany's, establishing her identity as one of the leading style icons of the 20th century.

1Interpretation inCinema has captured the pulse of the 60s in many a film. Movies such as The Graduate, an Evening in Paris and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood give us an insight into the trends of the times. The birth of the sari gown was witnessed as Mumtaz donned a tiered, orange sari in Brahmachari. And who can ever forget Audrey Hepburn's elegant and stylish outfits from Breakfast at Tiffany's, establishing her identity as one of the leading style icons of the 20th century.

The Graduate

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Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

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Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

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Austin Powers

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Breakfast At Tiffany's

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Breakfast At Tiffany's

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Breakfast At Tiffanys

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An Evening In Paris

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Catch Me If You Can

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Brahmachari

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12Photographs from the

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The advent of mod fashion. Mods were a very big group in the 60s. The term “mod” comes from modernist, a term used in the 1950s to describe modern jazz. It eventually evolved into a cult of super cool, fashion-obsessed young people.

14177ae35ef22ac7639153d0345bda93b4.jpgThe advent of mod fashion. Mods were a very big group in the 60s. The term “mod” comes from modernist, a term used in the 1950s to describe modern jazz. It eventually evolved into a cult of super cool, fashion-obsessed young people.

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Jean Shrimpton, who is said to be one of the world's first supermodels.

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Andy Warhol

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Bollywood actor Sadhana, sporting a haircut that is considered synonymous with 60s fashion in India.

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Diana Ross's fringed styles set a 60s fashion trend.

19diana-ross-1407148671-view-1.jpgDiana Ross's fringed styles set a 60s fashion trend.

The Doors

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Jackie Kennedy Onassis, undeniably one of the greatest style icons of the 60s, whos fashion choices as first lady is emulated by royalty and political figures till date.

23image.jpegJackie Kennedy Onassis, undeniably one of the greatest style icons of the 60s, whos fashion choices as first lady is emulated by royalty and political figures till date.

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Raquel Welch

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Sonny and Cher

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Sharmila Tagore became one of the first Indian actresses to wear midriff-baring tops and bathing suits on screen.

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The Beatles

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Dame Lesley Lawson, an English model, actress, and singer was widely known by the nickname Twiggy. She was a British cultural icon and a prominent teenage model during the swinging sixties in London.

29548322c81651c_-_mcx-twiggy-143hx7-7.jpgDame Lesley Lawson, an English model, actress, and singer was widely known by the nickname Twiggy. She was a British cultural icon and a prominent teenage model during the swinging sixties in London.