Hair, clothing and footwear styles of 1950s' white, teenage boys and girls, young men and women, leaving, exiting school building.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
New York 1970's fashions
PSYCHEDELIC FUTURA COUTURE
On my vintage couture collection.
Info from an online site:
"Youthquake was the creation of Puritan Dress Company president Carl Rosen and Paul Young, an employee at JC Penney who had been working to update its image for the young market. Rosen and Young brought together much of the bright new talent in Europe such as Mary Quant and Emmanuelle Khahn, and added a group of creative young Americans to the mix. Included were Betsey Johnson, Deanna Littel and Joel Schumacher.
Pinup Girl Clothing
To sell these new clothes, they opened Paraphernalia, a boutique along the lines of what was happening in London. The plan worked, and by 1968, there were 44 Paraphernalia franchises in the US. By that time, most of the bright, young talent had moved on. The last Paraphernalia store closed in about 1976."
On my vintage couture collection.
Info from an online site:
"Youthquake was the creation of Puritan Dress Company president Carl Rosen and Paul Young, an employee at JC Penney who had been working to update its image for the young market. Rosen and Young brought together much of the bright new talent in Europe such as Mary Quant and Emmanuelle Khahn, and added a group of creative young Americans to the mix. Included were Betsey Johnson, Deanna Littel and Joel Schumacher.
Pinup Girl Clothing
To sell these new clothes, they opened Paraphernalia, a boutique along the lines of what was happening in London. The plan worked, and by 1968, there were 44 Paraphernalia franchises in the US. By that time, most of the bright, young talent had moved on. The last Paraphernalia store closed in about 1976."
1970s vintage Jewelry
Retro 1970s jewelry prominently featured ethnic jewelry. Learn about other popular jewelry from the 1970s from a retro fashion specialist in this free fashion video.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Mini skirt fashion
Mini skirt fashion in UK 1970
During the mid-1970s, the fashion industry largely returned to longer skirts such as the midi and the maxi. Journalist Christopher Booker gave two reasons for this reaction: firstly, that "there was almost nowhere else to go ... the mini-skirts could go no higher"; and secondly, in his view, "dressed up in mini-skirts and shiny PVC macs, given such impersonal names as 'dolly birds', girls had been transformed into throwaway plastic objects". Certainly this lengthening of hemlines coincided with the growth of the feminist movement. However, in the 1960s the mini had been regarded as a symbol of liberation, and it was worn by some, such as Germaine Greer and, in the following decade, Gloria Steinem , who became known for their promotion of women's issues.
During the mid-1970s, the fashion industry largely returned to longer skirts such as the midi and the maxi. Journalist Christopher Booker gave two reasons for this reaction: firstly, that "there was almost nowhere else to go ... the mini-skirts could go no higher"; and secondly, in his view, "dressed up in mini-skirts and shiny PVC macs, given such impersonal names as 'dolly birds', girls had been transformed into throwaway plastic objects". Certainly this lengthening of hemlines coincided with the growth of the feminist movement. However, in the 1960s the mini had been regarded as a symbol of liberation, and it was worn by some, such as Germaine Greer and, in the following decade, Gloria Steinem , who became known for their promotion of women's issues.
Sari - Gujarati Style
A range of gorgeous sarees come from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh and Western Madhya Pradesh. The dominant characteristic of the saree of these regions is obtained by dyeing rather than weaving techniques.
These are extremely expensive and virtually extinct. The main distinguishing characteristics of the Gujarati Brocade Saree:
- Butis (circular designs) woven into the field in the warp direction instead of the weft, resulting in their lying horizontally instead of vertically on the saree when draped.
- Floral designs woven in coloured silk, against a golden (woven zari) ground fabric. Although such 'inlay' work is a common feature in many western Deccan silks, the Gujarati work usually has leaves, flowers and stems outlined by a fine dark line.
These are extremely expensive and virtually extinct. The main distinguishing characteristics of the Gujarati Brocade Saree:
- Butis (circular designs) woven into the field in the warp direction instead of the weft, resulting in their lying horizontally instead of vertically on the saree when draped.
- Floral designs woven in coloured silk, against a golden (woven zari) ground fabric. Although such 'inlay' work is a common feature in many western Deccan silks, the Gujarati work usually has leaves, flowers and stems outlined by a fine dark line.
SOUTH ASIAN FASHION
Raaz has been changing the definition of Indian Fashion with the help of our creative designers, craftsmen and sales team on the East Coast of USA since 2006. We offer a stylish mix of Indian Fashion made for women from all walks of life. You will find the perfect blend of the traditional and the contemporary styles in seasonally adjusted colors and designs.
Personalized customer service in a warm and relaxed environment is what we are known for and committed to provide in a stress free style. Whether you are looking to dress up for a party or make your wedding day very special, our consultant will help you pick from our latest collection or design that perfect outfit to suit your mood and event. We unveil each season with a gorgeous new collection made by our talented team with keeping the taste of our customers in mind.
We thrive on customer satisfaction and provide an unmatched shopping experience. Our true strength is building an everlasting valuable relationship with our new and loyal customers. Our customer rewards us with most precious gift of referrals to their friends and family for our exceptional service, luxurious fabric, elegant styles, vibrant colors and fair value.
Personalized customer service in a warm and relaxed environment is what we are known for and committed to provide in a stress free style. Whether you are looking to dress up for a party or make your wedding day very special, our consultant will help you pick from our latest collection or design that perfect outfit to suit your mood and event. We unveil each season with a gorgeous new collection made by our talented team with keeping the taste of our customers in mind.
We thrive on customer satisfaction and provide an unmatched shopping experience. Our true strength is building an everlasting valuable relationship with our new and loyal customers. Our customer rewards us with most precious gift of referrals to their friends and family for our exceptional service, luxurious fabric, elegant styles, vibrant colors and fair value.
Indian wedding dresses
Indian wedding dresses and party dresses..
Hindu wedding ceremonies are traditionally, though not always, conducted at least partially in Sanskrit, the language in which most holy Hindu ceremonies are conducted. The local language of the people involved is also used since most Hindus cannot understand Sanskrit.
They have many rituals that have evolved since traditional times and differ in many ways from the modern western wedding ceremony and also among the different regions, families, and castes such as Rajput weddings and Iyer weddings. The Hindus attach a lot of importance to marriages and the ceremonies are very colorful and extend for several days.
Hindu wedding ceremonies are traditionally, though not always, conducted at least partially in Sanskrit, the language in which most holy Hindu ceremonies are conducted. The local language of the people involved is also used since most Hindus cannot understand Sanskrit.
They have many rituals that have evolved since traditional times and differ in many ways from the modern western wedding ceremony and also among the different regions, families, and castes such as Rajput weddings and Iyer weddings. The Hindus attach a lot of importance to marriages and the ceremonies are very colorful and extend for several days.
Indian Women Fashion
Indian women fashion Salwar kameez dress.
Salwar kameez (also spelled shalwar kameez or shalwar qameez) is a traditional dress worn by both women and men in Southern Asia. Salvars or shalvars are loose pajama-like trousers. The legs are wide at the top, and narrow at the bottom. The kameez is a long shirt or tunic. The side seams are left open below the waist-line, which gives the wearer greater freedom of movement. In India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan, it is most commonly a woman's garment, albeit still worn by some men.
Salwar kameez (also spelled shalwar kameez or shalwar qameez) is a traditional dress worn by both women and men in Southern Asia. Salvars or shalvars are loose pajama-like trousers. The legs are wide at the top, and narrow at the bottom. The kameez is a long shirt or tunic. The side seams are left open below the waist-line, which gives the wearer greater freedom of movement. In India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan, it is most commonly a woman's garment, albeit still worn by some men.
Pakistani Dresses
This video contains high fashion evening, party, special occassions and bridal dresses from Pakistan.
Style Tips for Women
Glamourous and Fabulous There are many ways to shine in this world, most importantly we must all shine from the inside out! Now, why not shine beyond that and let yourself express who you are by showing off your assets! What better way to show off than to wear amazing glamourous jeans and more importantly to stand out from a crowd and let people be amazed how much you really do shine! I want these jeans to do just that for you, and for you to be stopped on the street or where ever you may go and people have to ask "Where did you get those fabulous jeans"!
I love to design and create amazing fashions, I even designed my own wedding dress! This is my passion and now I want to share my passion for creating beautiful and very special clothing, and of course my absolute favorite, JEANS! I love jeans because they can look amazing on anyone for just about any occasion, and especially if they are the right kind of jeans that will make you look great!
I love to design and create amazing fashions, I even designed my own wedding dress! This is my passion and now I want to share my passion for creating beautiful and very special clothing, and of course my absolute favorite, JEANS! I love jeans because they can look amazing on anyone for just about any occasion, and especially if they are the right kind of jeans that will make you look great!
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