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European Space Age Designers

Ian Drummond

The European Space Age designers that defined the decade; Pierre Cardin, André Courrèges, Paco Rabanne, and their influence on camp Space Age film Barbarella.

European Space Age Designers

Ian Drummond

The European Space Age designers that defined the decade; Pierre Cardin, André Courrèges, Paco Rabanne, and their influence on camp Space Age film Barbarella.

The 1960s Single Girl

The 1960s Single Girl

Ian Drummond

 In the 1960s, women were seeking more freedoms, which meant being less inclined to settle into marriage. This new feminine ideal was dubbed the “Single Girl”. 

The 1960s Single Girl

Ian Drummond

 In the 1960s, women were seeking more freedoms, which meant being less inclined to settle into marriage. This new feminine ideal was dubbed the “Single Girl”. 

Designer Spotlight: Rudi Gernreich

Designer Spotlight: Rudi Gernreich

Ian Drummond

A history of one of the most iconic designers of the 1960s.

Designer Spotlight: Rudi Gernreich

Ian Drummond

A history of one of the most iconic designers of the 1960s.

1960s Mod Fashion

1960s Mod Fashion

Ian Drummond

A summary of the subculture that came to define the Swinging Sixties

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1960s Mod Fashion

Ian Drummond

A summary of the subculture that came to define the Swinging Sixties

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Edie Sedgwick

Edie Sedgwick

Sine McEllin

The definitive 60s It Girl

Edie Sedgwick

Sine McEllin

The definitive 60s It Girl

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Poodle Skirts

Ian Drummond

Poodle skirts are the quintessential item when people think of 1950s fashion. The woman responsible for the design is Juli Lynne Charlot, an American singer and actress.

Poodle Skirts

Ian Drummond

Poodle skirts are the quintessential item when people think of 1950s fashion. The woman responsible for the design is Juli Lynne Charlot, an American singer and actress.