Fashionc. 1947-present day

Christian Dior and The New LookTight waistExaggerated hiplineLonger skirtAnkle-strap shoes and slingbacksLarge, plain, always elegant hats

Edwardian dandy Fashion c. 1955Associated with delinquent teenagersLong, knee-length single-breasted jacketSlim Jim string tieClose-fitting, anke-length drainpipe trousersLong, greased back hairbad boy look of the 50s

Womens Evening and Daywear c. 1957Puffball silhouetteOff-shoulder stylePuffed-gathered skirt

Womens Day and Evening Wear c. 1962-1965Yves St. Laurent created shantung suitEmilio Pucci-Italian fashion designer known for prints-figure hugging short-sleeved mini-dress with matching tights

Modern Art-Inspired Day Dresses 1965-1967Pop-art cocktail dresses by Yves St. Laurent

Piet Mondrian DressDesigned by Yves St. LaurentInspired by Piet Mondrians paintings

Yves St. Laurents African Dresses1967 Spring/Summer Yves St. Laurent

African-style dresses adorned with shells and native African jewelry

1969 Womens Fashion in Modern SyntheticsVinyl and plastic dressesArt Nouveau Pop Art StyleInspired by artist Peter Max

Plastic disc dressPVC dressVinyl dress

The Hippie EraTie-dye shirtsMexican peasant blousesFringed denim/suedeCrop tops

Mens and Womens Day Wear c. 1970Bell bottomsMini skirtsHigh-waisted trousers

Ziggy StardustSwedish avant garde jeweler Efva Attling wearing a midi dressPatterned fabrics

Denim in the 70sUnisex style

Denim shirts & jeans

Womens Fashion c. 1979Jumper-style blouseSophisticated silhouette popularized by ValentinoThigh-length mini skirtLow-heeled pumps

Yves St. Laurent 1979 Spring/Summer RTW collection inspired by Pablo Picasso

Town & Country Styles c. 1984Appear masculine in attire-trenchcoat and thick cable knitted pulloverRiding jodhpursKnee-length leather boots

Haute Couture in the 80sClose figure-fitting high fashionTapered sleeves from shoulder to waistBroad-shouldered and padded mini-dresses

Formal Clothes 1988-1990Shorter skirtsGlovesCourt shoesBelt to narrow waistlineChanel in the 1980s epitomized formal clothing during this time

MadonnaMadonna-street urchin look-bras worn as outerwear-short, tight Lycra-leather mini skirts

The Thriller LookMichael Jacksons Thriller albumRed/black leather pantsOne glove Sunglasses worn at night

Leotards and DancewearStandard feminine fashion in the disco eraTightsLegwarmersRipped sweatshirts that exposed bare shoulders

1990-2000 FashionDenim overallsFloral dressesMidriff baring topsMC Hammer Parachute Pants

Modern Fashion

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