***Street Trends and High Fashion****
*Zoot Suits!
The zoot suit was a very controversial fashion style used by ethnic groups in big cities in 1940's America. It was an emblem of ethnicity and a way of showing pride in their ethnicity. In this picture a police officer is threatening to cut of this zoot suiters' hair 'tail' that was part of the style and a great source of pride for this youth.pic courtesy of: www.invention.smithsonian.org
Another designer super familiar with the old-school punk scene... Pam Hogg. She is a Scottish punk music icon who started a fashion line way back in the 70's. This is her line in March of '09. Lots 'o vinyl, arm/leg bands, and sheer material... kinda a futuristic punk feel I think.
British supermodel Agnes Deyn sportin a more masculine form of the mod style(in Topshop in Manchester). This look is more popular in America now than the female counterpart... so that's pretty interesting :) ...pointy men's shoes, skinny jeans, leather jacket, wrapped scarf...
HIPPY/BOHEMIAN!!
Ready-to-wear version of rockabilly from the Dutch design house 'Noir'. (from their Winter '07 line) www.daylife.com
The zoot suit was a very controversial fashion style used by ethnic groups in big cities in 1940's America. It was an emblem of ethnicity and a way of showing pride in their ethnicity. In this picture a police officer is threatening to cut of this zoot suiters' hair 'tail' that was part of the style and a great source of pride for this youth.pic courtesy of: www.invention.smithsonian.orgwww.moducouture.blogspot.com
A take on the zoot suit from Tom Ford ('09 USA). Showy, eye-catching details are abound in this suit... also a rebellion against the common materials and fit from the average man's working suit.
A take on the zoot suit from Tom Ford ('09 USA). Showy, eye-catching details are abound in this suit... also a rebellion against the common materials and fit from the average man's working suit.www.moducouture.blogspot.com
PUNK!!
The British Punk scene in the 70's... ahh... punks... gotta love 'em. So awesome. Deconstruction, safety pins, spray paint, leather, burnt cotton... yeah.... ;)
The British Punk scene in the 70's... ahh... punks... gotta love 'em. So awesome. Deconstruction, safety pins, spray paint, leather, burnt cotton... yeah.... ;)http://images.quizfarm.com
www.pursepage.com/forum
www.vmagazine.com
www.the modgeneration.co.uk
www.freewebs.com/sohobrighton/Mod70.jpg
Current 'mod' fashion by Missoni (Italian /Winter '07). Keeping true to the vibrant mod-like colors and A-line, geometric lines that were indica
www.freewebs.com/sohobrighton/Mod70.jpgtive of the style.
www.style.com
British supermodel Agnes Deyn sportin a more masculine form of the mod style(in Topshop in Manchester). This look is more popular in America now than the female counterpart... so that's pretty interesting :) ...pointy men's shoes, skinny jeans, leather jacket, wrapped scarf...www.teenvogue.com
HIP HOP!! (hooray!)
The only thing more ridiculous than true 80's fashion is when Dsquared pairs it with business casual!! barf... really... look at this... really?? They ruined the 80's with this line. Sorry if you disagree, but this is horrible...bleck.
A hilarious 80's pic of the Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five! haha! Oh... 80's hip hop styles...the hair, the bling, the bodysuits/tracksuits, the 7
0's pimp revival... how do we love thee...??
www.media.photobucket.com
http://o-ze.com
Karl lagerfeld gettin on the creepy bandwagon.... wow... what a creepy man. The guys on the left look fabulous though! I dig the matching suit coat and luggage in that blue! yeah!. I also like the use of the 80's preppy look mixed in with the hip hop... freshy fresh.
Karl lagerfeld gettin on the creepy bandwagon.... wow... what a creepy man. The guys on the left look fabulous though! I dig the matching suit coat and luggage in that blue! yeah!. I also like the use of the 80's preppy look mixed in with the hip hop... freshy fresh.www.garvey's-ghost.blogspot.com
TEDDY BOYS!!
The Teddy boys were a large group of teens in Britain during the 1950's. This subculture was heavily influenced by Edwardian styles and American Rock & Roll. Their formal 'tux-like' attire clashed greatly with their surrounding WWII British dodgy neighborhoods.
www.sixitiescity.com
An updated version of the Teddy Boy from Comme des Garcon Homme (French, Fall'05). Notice the similar pocket placements and collar shape.
An updated version of the Teddy Boy from Comme des Garcon Homme (French, Fall'05). Notice the similar pocket placements and collar shape.www.men.style.com
Teddy 'boy' style was also huge with the ladies... as seen here back in Britain and now with a style from the Empire Line that was on exhibit at the RichMix in London by Gavin Fernandes. www.zeigermann.com and www.dianepernet,typepad.com/.../gavin fernandes.html
DISCO!!! (fever)
Iconic 70's disco movie 'Saturday Night Fever' (Diggin the tight white suit John...). Disco balls, polyester suits, flowy dresses, tight sparkly pants with high heels... disco inferno!
www.beautiful-tomorrow.blogspot.com
Some disco-inspired handbags by Fendi ('08). Shiny, bling, bling central... makes ya want to dance :)
www.thebaglady.tv
Straight outta the 70's... YSL S/S '08. Slinky jerset knit dresses with sparkly stars...wow... umm...yeah...
www.thefashionspot.com
Jimi Hendrix (circa 1967). Can't get much hippier than this. Sex, drugs, and Rock and Roll... bell bottoms, fros, tie-dye, psychedelic prints, and moccasins...
http://images.art.com
www.greenclothingblog.com/tag/boho-chic
BEATNIKS!!!
The clssic high-waisted/belted midrif, cheetah high heels, red lipstick, and 40's sty;e hair... so cool.... designer unknown..
A look from Danger Dame.com... Cute!! So 40's/50's ... not sure of the designer's name... searched and searched to no avail...
Another nice take from the hippy trend. This paisley beauty is from Etro (S/S '07). Very Effeminate and flattering... Purdy purdy.
www.style.com
The Beatnik painting was done by a man named John here in America
at: www.doodledose.blogspot.com/2008/04/beatnik-go-go
...I think it does a great
job summarizing the look.
The jacket is from Marks & Spencer-a large British store (www.howtolookgood.com). It has a french/beatnik motif with a bit of classic drama.
The fashion line up was a line by Emporio Armani (Italian) and can be found at:
www.madisonmag.com.au
... the hair, berets, slimline fit, and ultra 'cool' aesthetic screa
ms beatnik influence.
For the next two street trends only slightly mentioned in any module is:
1) The 'Fruits' in Japan...a very popular street trend with many subsets... punk,gothic, babydoll, clown costumes, music dj, anime, etc. all heavily influence this style of dress...
A more 'high' fashion style from designer: 'Eatable and Many Orders' ('09)- inspired from the oversize clown-like aesthetic of the 'Fruits'
www.missnatalie.com
Another Fruit inspired designer is a Helsinki-based street designer known as Hel Looks. Oversized/exxagerated forms ...although toned-down in color obviously. www.missnatalie.com
Street Trend 2: Rockabilly/Retro Pin-up Girl:
The clssic high-waisted/belted midrif, cheetah high heels, red lipstick, and 40's sty;e hair... so cool.... designer unknown..www.fashiofeen.wordpress.com
A look from Danger Dame.com... Cute!! So 40's/50's ... not sure of the designer's name... searched and searched to no avail...Ready-to-wear version of rockabilly from the Dutch design house 'Noir'. (from their Winter '07 line) www.daylife.com
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