1960s : Fashions of a Tradition-Changing Decade

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Women Modeling Festive Christmas Hairdos
Two young women display their holiday hairdos, each with 42-inch hair decorated with tinsel and ornaments. Claudette Ackrich's hair is decorated with tinsel, and Giselle Roc's hairstyle consists of Christmas tree balls. Both women have never had their hair cut.
Date Photographed: ca. 1961

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Woman in Backless Dress at the Beach
Model beneath bright colored parasol, wearing bright two-tone brassiere with matching skirt by Robert Sloane and earrings by Tiffany & Co.
Photographer: Frances McLaughlin-Gill
Date Photographed: ca. April 1, 1960

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Veruschka in Leopard Print Pajama Gown
Original caption: Veruschka wearing large leopard print pajama gown, standing next to a Fiat Dino, with Max Brunell, left, and Carlo Ortiz, right, who wear tiger print trousers by De Barentzen, with turtlenecks, vest, jacket, and tiger print scarf, set in an Italian landscape.
Photographer: Franco Rubartelli
Date Photographed: ca. 1969
Location Information: Italy

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Veruschka Modeling Pantsuit by Mila Schoen
Original caption: Model Veruschka standing in the doorway of a yellow Maserati Ghibli with Hiram Keller; she is wearing a Mila Schoen double faced wool pant suit with a tucked scarf at the neck, with a yellow and black gilet; he is wearing a black and white cotton print shirt by Carlo Palazzi.
Photographer: Franco Rubartelli
Date Photographed: ca. 1969

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60s - no label
blended linen skirt + 19" jacket


skirt has .50" waistband, side zipper,
7" closed center back kick pleat.

jacket Features a wide round neckline,
back hem extending 2" below front.
Two round 2" taupe buttons w/ center snap to prevent gaping.
Three-quarter sleeves not tapered
Front hem and neck handstitched.

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i like how the sleeves ruffle into the front part of the shirt.. not sure how that is happening

[FONT=helvetica,arial]60s - R&K Original -
women's suit

This is a lightweight woven polyblend fabric of gold with white vertical striping.
The skirt has very straight seamlines from waist to hip, 1in elastic waist, and a 7in back zip.
The short sleeve top has 5 matching fabric covered buttons down center back,
a wide neckband and side tabs with coordinating shiny gold buttons. [/FONT]

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San Francisco, 1968

AntyDiluvian on Flickr.com

 

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Autumn style, 1968

John~C on Flickr.com

 

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Tennessee, 1968

Old Shoe Woman on Flickr.com

 

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England, 1968

chalkie_colour_circles on Flickr.com

 

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Woman in front of hat display, New York City, 1969

George Eastman House on Flickr.com

 

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Woman sitting in store, New York City, 1969

George Eastman House on Flickr.com

 

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Vibrant Marine Blue Chiffon 1960's Evening Dress
A gorgeous 1960's evening gown in marine blue chifon with satin accents. Beatifully gathered spaghetti strapped gown with satin band and bow. Slightly elongated rear hem (almost a train). Rear metal zipper. Lined in crepe. Boned at the sides of the bodice.

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Sarmi Black Matelasse Sleeveless 1960's Dress w/ Jacket
A stylish 1960's ensemble in a black matelasse. Simple, sleeveless little black dress with a high neck and a set-in waist. Paired with a long sleeved collared jacket with gold and black rhinestone buttons and a black silk waistband. Dress is lined in black silk and jacket is lined in mustard silk. Rear nylon zipper. "Sarmi New York," label.

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Chic Teal Traina Black Chiffon 1960's Cocktail Dress
A truly chic 1960's cocktail dress from Teal Traina. Cut high on the shoulders with a dramatic tie neckline. WONDERFUL layered taffeta hem. Side metal zipper. Fully lined in black silk. Teal Traina label.

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Black Organdy 1960's Sarmi Cocktail Dress w/ Floral Appliques
GREAT 1960's cocktail dress in black organdy with embroidered black ines and black organdy floral appliques. Long sleeved bodice with attached strapless liner. Yoke is lined in sheer, nude marquisette and the sleeves are completely sheer. Black silk waistband with bow. Dress has a lined, double layer, gathered organdy skirt. Label reads, "Designed by Sarmi New York." Rear nylon zipper. Lined. One of the original hang tags is still intact.

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Red Damask 1960's Evening Gown
A beautiful holiday evening dress in red damask. Sleeveless, fitted bodice with scooped neckline. Matching bow at waist (There is an extra hook at the rear neckline that makes me think the bow was originally at the rear neckline... could easily be moved back). Gown has a flared skirt backed in pellon. Rear metal zipper. Partially lined.

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Ribbon Appliqued Lace 1960's Cocktail Dress w/ Flounced Hem
A flirty 1960's cocktail dress in a dark burgundy lace appliqued with black ribbons and completely lined in nude crepe. Fitted, sleeveless dress with scooped neckline and asymmterical double flounced hem. Rear metal zipper.

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Green Silk 1960's Evening Dress w/ Floral Chiffon Skirt
A pretty 1960's evening dress! Sleeveless, green silk bodice with a scoop neck and a bow at the waist. Dress has a flowing white and green floral chifon skirt lined in white acetate. Rear metal zipper.

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Pale Blue & Gold 1960's Evening Gown
Rear metal zipper. Unlined (and it is semi-sheer so I do recommend wearing an additional slip). "Vogue Couturier Design," label... which simply means that it was home made from a Vogue pattern licensed from one of the major couturiers of the day.

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