Billabong Quiksilver And Animal True Enduring Fashions
| By: Charlotte Green All Curves and Swagger in the 1950’s The ook that many associate with women in the 1950’s is a full skirt and small waist, the hour glass shape was celebrated which Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell showed it off to great effect in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1953. Women looked like dolls with exaggerated make up and perfect hair styles a reaction against the drab look of the 1940’s where excess was quashed in the advent of the Second World War. The Slimmed Down 60’s So enter the 60’s which made curves to vanish and they have never fully recovered! The era started with women like Ursula Andress and finished with Twiggy who epitomised gamine chic with her tiny frame and big bambi eyes. All of the styles at this time were aimed towards women being very slim, mini skirts and knee high boots are pretty unflattering on women who were anything but tiny. Hairstyles were overstated or severe, the beehive was very popular and make up was heavy black eyes and pale lips. By the end of the decade the hippies had taken over …. Enter the 70’s with Hippies and Disco Queens The 70’s saw the continuation of the hippy look with floaty material and hair very long, however by the middle of the decade the disco revolution had started and the look became incredibly theatrical. Make up was overstated and glittery the colour palette was much brighter, a sign of the make up trends and fashions of the 1980’s and the general horror!! The 1970’s saw the introduction of surf clothing in fashion with the sport gaining in popularity, brands such as Billabong and Quiksilver were founded in the early 1970’s. The Horror, otherwise known as the 1980’s Where to begin, the shoulder pads, the perms, the eye shadow taking over the face and that is just the beginning. We have decided not to dwell on this era it is simply too upsetting not least because some fashion expert thought it would be a good idea to reintroduce leggings and shoulder pads, the only word that springs to mind in this situation is WHY?! The 1990’s Eco Warriors and Far too Much Denim Who didn’t have a pair of Dr Martin’s and a reversible jumper huh! This was the decade when garments got interactive, it wasn’t just a skirt it had shorts attached, it wasn’t just a boring old t shirt when you got too hot it changed colours oh yes! No one can truly explain why these seemed like a good idea in the early 90’s but to be honest with girl power and towering wedges taking centre stage towards the end of the decade it didn’t get much better! Make up was still heavy but not the paintbox colours of the 1980’s and every girl who was worth her fashion credentials dyed her hair with a plum colour at some point in the decade. The Rachel became the hair cut of choice as friends became the top television show. Any Winners? The only resounding fashion that seems to have been a constant since its introduction into the fashion world is the relaxed surfer style that has continued to grow and still has the same relaxed vibe that it had when it first appeared. It has now grown into a multi million pound industry with brands like, Quiksilver, Animal and Billabong dominating the sales. With both men and women enjoying the clothing and it having retained its cool vibe throughout al these years it truly is the most enduring fashion! About the Author: The surfing world has introduced some great fashion items from iconic brands such as Billabong Quiksilver and Animal Related Articles Steel Hunting Blades and Other Options Available to Hunters and Fishermen Bruce Lee Workout Routine Discover Bruce Lee s Genuine Exercise Workout Learning To Play Golf Fly Fishing On The Green Rive Bass Fishing in Ontario Fernando Verdasco Vs Simone Bolelli Live Streaming Watch Fernando Verdasco Vs Simone Bolelli Live S Be Prepared For Fishing With An Organized Fishing Tackle Boxes Benefits of Dog Pepper Spray Scuba diving in Maui The Reason Why Deciding On The Best Sort Of Golf Practice Equipment Is Important Ways to perk up that rusty Golf Swing I Used Martial Arts To Cut Open His Chest...and Found The Real Me The Bike Pedals Can Make A Big Difference On How You Ride The Bike Do You Need To Stretch For Mma A Few Simple Bass Fishing Techniques Everlast Punching Bag A Name You Can Trust |