2. +
The Shape
the 1950’s women’s clothing was
In
notably more ‘wearable’ than previous
years.
The flapper age had ended so
silhouettes were more classical and
fitted.
Beltswere more widely used in order
to define every woman’s shape.
3. +
The Hottest Trends
The most fashionable colors of
the decade were black and
white, which were worn
profusely.
There was a huge Spanish
influence, which made red
accents popular as well as stiff
flares on the hemline
Chiffon, tulle and velvet were
the favored fabrics among
designers in the 1950’s.
4. +
Famous Designers
Many designers were
extremely fond of Parisian
couture and Spanish accents
Hubert de Givenchy
Famous designers of the time
were:
Hubert de Givenchy
Cristobal Balenciaga
Pierre Balmain
Coco Chanel (Coco made
her comeback in 1954,
when she was over 70
years old)
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Fashion Icons of the Era
Noted icons of the 1950’s were:
Audrey Hepburn
Grace Kelly
Marilyn Monroe
Elizabeth Taylor
6. Hepburn wearing
+ one of de Givenchy’s
Audrey Hepburn designs at the
Academy Awards
Audrey Hepburn was born in 1929 in
Belgium
She was placed in the International
Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in
1961
Audrey’s favorite designer was
Hubert de Givenchy because of his
simple designs.
Audrey was an inspiration to
designers because of her petite and
whimsical yet elegant fashion
7. +
Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly was born in 1929
She was an American actress who
became the Princess of Monaco
when she married Rainier III, the
Prince of Monaco
Grace wasn’t fond of the racier
styles that were becoming popular
in the late 1950’s, she stuck to
conservative styles and expensive
fabrics
Many designers used Kelly as
inspiration for more sophisticated,
luxurious clothing
8. +
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn was born in 1926
She became a widely successful
American movie star but was very
well known for her risqué way of
dressing and she was and still is a
cultural icon
She had a classic movie star appeal
that was best described as
glamorous
Marilyn was an inspiration to fashion
designers for her racy yet glitzy
styles.
9. +
Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth was born in 1932
She was a British-born American film
star who was very popular
She was best known for her passion
for jewelry (total cost of her collection
is estimated at $150 million) and for
choosing clothes that accentuated
her waist and chest
Elizabeth Taylor inspired designers to
create colorful and fitted designs