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Historic Fashion Movements
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Punk
Characterized by ripped clothing, safety pins, and a DIY aesthetic. It stood for rebellion against the mainstream and had a significant impact on music and art.
Flapper
Associated with the 1920s, features drop-waist dresses, bobbed hair, and fringe. Reflected the liberated attitudes of women post-WWI.
Hippie
Emerged in the 1960s, with tie-dye shirts, bell-bottom pants, and long hair. Represented peace, love, and an anti-establishment ethos.
New Look
Introduced by Dior in 1947, featuring rounded shoulders, cinched waists, and full skirts. Marked the return to opulence after WWII austerity.
Mod
Originated in the UK in the 1960s with sleek, tailored suits for men and bold, geometric-patterned dresses for women. Associated with scooters and pop music.
Grunge
Popularized in the early 1990s, characterized by thrift-store finds like flannel shirts, oversized knits, and Doc Martens. As much about the music as the fashion.
Swinging Sixties
Defined by youthful, colorful, and innovative clothing, including miniskirts, go-go boots, and shift dresses. Embodied the optimism and cultural revolution of the time.
Haute Couture
High fashion that originated in Paris in the 19th century. Custom-made luxury clothing made from high-quality fabrics and extreme attention to detail.
Preppy
A style that emerged in the 1950s in the northeastern United States, associated with Ivy League colleges. Features polo shirts, chinos, and loafers.
Harajuku
A district in Tokyo known for its colorful street fashion. This style incorporates a mix of different styles like Gothic, Lolita, and punk, showing individualism and creativity.
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