FASHION OF 1950-1960

DISIGNERS AND LABELS

• Christian Doir
• Cristobal Balenciaga
• Pierre Balmain
• Poor Boy Cut Beers
• Taiwan Beer

Quotes
Dwight D. Eisenhower, speaking about southwest Asia, 7 April 1954
"Half the people think this is a good administration. The other half thinks it is terrible and are proud of like for not being mixed up in it."

TRENDS (WOMEN)

• Penicil skirts
• Strapless dresses
• Chemise dress

TRENDS (MEN)

• Jackets made of tweeds
• Suit jackets
• Trousers
• Bell bottoms
• Denim jeans

Popular color

• Black
• White

Influence
They thought it would be fun to focus on some of the styles from Mad Men (a movie)

Movies

• Cinderella
• Singing in the rain
• Godzilla

HISTORICAL MOMENTS

• North Korea invaded south Korea
• Rose Parks didnt want to give uo het sit
• Elvis Presley
• Hungarian Revolt

Textiles
Neckline is cut low
Skirt close with metal zipper
Emerald green beading

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WORK CITES

• http://www.vintagetextile.com/new_page_323.htm
• http://www.buzzle.com/articles/1950s-fashion-trends.html
• http://www.examiner.com/article/top-ten-historical-moments-of-the-1950s
• http://vintageclothing.about.com/od/designerstolookfor/tp/1950s-Designers.h...

GROUP NAMES

• Darrissya Brown
• Ariana Turrubiate