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1960s pillbox hat
The 1960s were focused on politics. The Cold War, the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and John F. Kennedy’s presidential victory all impacted fashion. In particular, Jacqueline Kennedy became an instant style icon when her husband was sworn into office in 1961. At JFK’s inauguration, she wore a pillbox hat, which is a simple, circular hat with a flat top and no brim. Halston, who designed Kennedy’s inauguration hat, designed simple garments for women because he wanted them to feel free - fitting to the feminist movement at this time. When American women saw Jackie wearing her pillbox hat, they all began wearing it, too. It remained popular through JFK’s assassination in 1963. The style faded out over time, but Moschino recently introduced a 1960s themed collection featuring the same simple pillbox hat but in bold colors. He was inspired by the conspiracy theories and designed his collection around theories related to the Kennedys in the 60s.
1960s Halston Pillbox Hat
2018 Moschino Pillbox Hat
Halston. (1960). Beige Felt Pillbox Hat. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA. Retrieved from https://www.jfklibrary.org/Asset-Viewer/_sYac6TFzU6hKNl0ihqGZw.aspx
Phelps, Nicole. (2018). Moschino. Retrieved from https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2018-ready-to-wear/moschino
1950s Two-Toned hEEL
Sam Edelman. (2018). Leah Pump. DSW. Retrieved from https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/sam-edelman-leah-pump/410583?activeColor=250
Chanel. (1980). Shoes. The Museum at FIT, New York, NY. Retrieved from http://fashionmuseum.fitnyc.edu/view/objects/asitem/search$0040/5/dynasty-desc?t:state:flow=882a4a98-024c-4222-b63f-943879013304
In the 1950s, WWII was over, the economy was booming, and people began to focus on how to live their “normal” lives again. Most people were middle class, and comfort was key. This is the time of the stereotypical housewife taking care of her home and children while also looking her best, which led to the acceptance of the stiletto heel. Designed by Roger Vivier, the stiletto was originally supposed to complement Dior’s garments. Chanel was inspired by this style and introduced her own version, the two-tone heel, in 1957. These shoes were of a slingback style and were nude and black. The nude leather was intended to elongate the leg, while the black shortened the foot. This design instantly became popular and was considered to be the new Cinderella shoe. The shoe has made its way into the spotlight on and off over the past few decades, like in the 1980s when it was introduced with a bow detail. Many designers have created their own interpretation of Chanel’s famous shoe, such as this Sam Edelman two-toned shoe featuring a chunky heel instead of the stiletto. This is fitting to the current movement towards more comfortable clothing and shoes.
