Moore 3
English II
9 October 2015
1950’s Fashion The 1950’s were a time of change and happiness after World War II. People were recovering from the war and what it had caused. Everything was booming during the 50’s, the economy, the suburb boom, and what people call a ‘baby boom’, which referred to the recorded 3.4 million babies that were born in the United States. People were confident with having children during the baby boom, because they thought the world held nothing but peace. Another thing that was booming was fashion. 1950’s fashion was heavily influenced by social, historical and political events of the 1950’s, also went through so many different clothing articles during the decade. The historical, political and social …show more content…
Rock music and movies influenced the younger generation’s clothing style, with trying to copy famous people’s clothing styles, like Elvis Presley and Marlon Brando. Work was a big influence on 50’s fashion and how people dress. With teenagers not being in the depression, and not having to share their earnings to help the family, they bought new clothing and whatever they wished. White collar workers were paid very well by their companies, and women started working outside of the house to help other women clean their house or work in factories, to be paid very well.(Stuart) Some of the fashion designers who were big in the decade were Dior, Adolfo, Balenciaga Cristobal, and Chanel Gabrielle. New dyes and materials were huge in making brighter, more durable clothing. Nylon, acrylic polyester, vinyl were created in this time to help with clothing and layering dresses. Bright dyes were made to withstand elements and last longer, so they would have brighter, more colorful clothing without …show more content…
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