“Fashions fade, style is eternal”, a quote from the respectable Paris couturier Yves Saint Laurent has decoded the ultimate meaning of being stylish and fashionable. Style is formed based on one’s charisma and individualism and fashion comes after style.
The period between the 1950’s and 1980’s has been the most influential and fundamental eras which left its mark on our current fashion industry. At TANGS Wardrobe Women we’ve adopted these timeless identifiable traits from these eras.
1950’s – An hour-glass silhouette is much sought after by women of all ages. This distinctive look can be found in the movie “The Seven Year Itch” illustrated by the voluptuous, Marilyn Monroe. Full skirts with tiny waists, low necklines and boned strapless dresses in soft translucent fabrics are the major characteristics of the period. A modern twist to the 50’s look would be a shorter strapless dress with a full-bodied skirt.
1960’s – Women’s fashion during this era are less feminine and the society has begun its acceptance for shorter dresses and skirts. The invention of baby doll dresses in 1958 marked the beginning of short, childlike smocks. Although it was not widely accepted by women at that time, the baby doll dress has evolved into a classic piece that is suitable for casual and formal wear today.
1970’s - The “Mod Look” era. Mod fashion began in the 60’s with the inarguable icon of waif-like English model, Twiggy. The Mod dresses continued to strive through to the mid 70’s and is characterized by a clean A-line silhouette and simple, geometrical prints in contrasting colours. Today, it has transitioned to a classic daywear piece for an afternoon tea party event or for more formal evening parties.
1980’s - "It’s a rich man’s world!” The 80’s depicted the society’s ability to spend and lead an ultra glamorous life. It was an era of exaggeration exemplified by shoulder pads used to emphasize shoulders, puffed sleeves and balloon skirts. The 80’s was also known as the worst decade in fashion. However, some of its better qualities are shiny fabrics in brash colours could be transformed to better use.
20th century icon – The little black dress, commonly referred to as the LBD, is undoubtedly the best invention in the world of fashion by Coco Chanel. Hubert de Givenchy’s little black dress was made popular by Audrey Hepburn in the movie “Breakfast in Tiffany”. The classic little black dress was initially crafted by the couturier that carried a cut-out décolleté with a slightly gathered waistline. Today, many other details and textures are being added to the little black dress, whilst still keeping to a distinctive mid-cut neckline pattern.
