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Retro Active 60s Style

def-thumbToday, the influence of 60's retro clothing can be seen everywhere. Designer fashion houses, high street outlets, and fashion conscious trendsetters all take inspiration from this decade. The 1960's was

 

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responsible for revolutions in music, film, and fashion, which may be why it is so well loved by vintage clothing aficionados.

The 1960's was an era of innovation and new thinking. Fashion was heavily influenced by the younger generations who were spending their wages on clothes and music. A school leaving age of fifteen meant that most teenagers over this age had full time jobs and an income to facilitate this spending.

Fashion followed three main phases but there were several popular sub genres too. In the early part of the 60's fashion followed similar trends to the late 50's such as the full skirt and Chanel suits. This was followed by the up rise of mini skirts, the Mary Quant and Vidal Sassoon looks. It was these that formed the 'definitive' 60's look and by the end of the decade, the hippy look was more prevalent with long hair, and kaftans.

BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MINK COAT FULL LENGTH
BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE MINK COAT FULL LENGTH
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VTG 60s 70s Mod Sculptured Beaver Fur Mini Coat S 40B
VTG 60s 70s Mod Sculptured Beaver Fur Mini Coat S 40B
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VINTAGE GREEN SUEDE JACKET WITH FUR COLLAR
VINTAGE GREEN SUEDE JACKET WITH FUR COLLAR
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Womens Vintage DDM Double Breasted Leather Jacket Coat
Womens Vintage DDM Double Breasted Leather Jacket Coat
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Vintage Princess GREY Suede with FUR Collar and CUFFS
Vintage Princess GREY Suede with FUR Collar and CUFFS
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1960s Royal Blue Poodle Cloth Coat by Frank Gallant
1960s Royal Blue Poodle Cloth Coat by Frank Gallant
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Vintage Coat Gorgeous Herringbone Hooded PLUSH Lining
Vintage Coat Gorgeous Herringbone Hooded PLUSH Lining
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RABBIT FUR COLLAR VINTAGE LAMB FAUX FUR Coat Jacket
RABBIT FUR COLLAR VINTAGE LAMB FAUX FUR Coat Jacket
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1970S VINTAGE WOMENS LEATHER FUR COAT
1970S VINTAGE WOMENS LEATHER FUR COAT
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The most iconic looks of the 1960's can be split depending on your sex. For women, it was the almost Carnaby chic look with mini skirts, short angular haircuts, and knee length boots. For men, the 60's brought the mod look with Italian slim fitting suits and skinny ties. These were the looks that defined the era, for many are still popular today, and still influence British fashion and style.

Even if you take a look at the popular movies from the 1960's, these styles can be seen. Music too influenced the fashion and vice versa. Many of the major bands during this decade helped set the trends, which again were largely bought by the younger generations.

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SULTRY 50S Matte Jersey Nylon BLOUSE Lots of Tucks L
SULTRY 50S Matte Jersey Nylon BLOUSE Lots of Tucks L
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50s 60s SEXY BLACK NYLON SLEEVELESS TOP BOW DETAIL M
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TREASURE CHEST Vtg 40s50s JEWELED WHITE PARTY BLOUSE S
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Vintage Herald lambswool angora sequined beaded top NWT
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vintage HAND MADE 50s sweater TOP SHAWL flowers JAPAN
vintage HAND MADE 50s sweater TOP SHAWL flowers JAPAN
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1960s VINTAGE BLACK MULTI COLOR BEADED SEQUIN TOP 40 HK
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RARE vintage 50s Betty LACE Semi Sheer Dainty Top S M
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Vintage UNIQUE Ladies Blouse MADEIRA COMPASSWORK Emb
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The late 60's gave way to the hippy style, which was heavily influenced by the music culture. Long hair, beads, and kaftans were the order of the day and flared trousers and jeans were being worn by anyone who had a real eye for fashion. Not everyone however favoured this style. For some it was too scruffy therefore, a blend of this and mod style emerged where double-breasted suits with wider leg trousers bridged the gap.

60'S style keeps on coming back. You only have to look at the late 70's and early 80's, to see this when Two-Tone music and fashion became popular with 60's inspired monochrome fashion and a new take on the mod look.

Even if you look around your typical town or city, you are likely to see someone whose style has been influenced in some way by the fashion trends this decade had to offer. It could be 60's dresses; maybe it is someone sporting a 60's inspired skinny tie or pointed shoes. Whatever it is, 60's style, and 60's vintage clothes will continue to re-emerge time after time after time.

 

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Vintage Pendleton Womens Wool Plaid Pants Cotton lined
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Vintage Jeans Levis 501 Big E Red Line Denim Single
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Vintage 1950s LEVIS 701 XX BIG E DARK Blue DENIM JEANS
Vintage 1950s LEVIS 701 XX BIG E DARK Blue DENIM JEANS
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VINTAGE 1960S DEADSTOCK PLAID RAYON CAPRI PANTS
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VINTAGE 50S LEVIS BIG E HIDDEN RIVIT DENIM JEANS 30X30
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1950s RED LINE 101 DENIM JEANS NEW OLD STOCK 32x34
1950s RED LINE 101 DENIM JEANS NEW OLD STOCK 32x34
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Lot of 3 Pair Vintage Denim Wrangler Bluebell Maverick
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