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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

Sine McEllin

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

Designer Spotlight: Rudi Gernreich

Sine McEllin

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

1960s Mod Fashion

1960s Mod Fashion

Sine McEllin

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

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1960s Mod Fashion

Sine McEllin

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

1950s poodle skirt juli lynn charlot

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.

Portrait of Eleanor Lambert leaning on a rake, photographed by Cecil Beaton

The MET Gala & Eleanor Lambert

Ian Drummond

Eleanor Lambert, aka the Empress of New York, founded the Met Gala. She is one of the most influential women of the 20th century within art and fashion.

The MET Gala & Eleanor Lambert

Ian Drummond

Eleanor Lambert, aka the Empress of New York, founded the Met Gala. She is one of the most influential women of the 20th century within art and fashion.