Perhaps, in no other era, fashionistas were not fond of prints with similar zeal. We are inspired by the bright prints of the 60s and choose fabrics for our own images!
Vintage dancer60s: hot and stylish! Burda Special Project 07/2019
Any fashionable era, as a rule, is recognizable by the characteristic silhouettes that were in use, and the sixties, of course, is no exception. But it was during this decade that the love of prints, which we will talk about today, became so widespread that the prints themselves began to literally symbolize the fashion of that time. Hardly having seen patterns popular in the 30s or 40s, you will accurately guess the decade, but prints from the 60s can be recognized at a glance!
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Geometry
thecarnabetianarmyIn this large group, we can boldly combine strips, and peas, and a cage, and many other geometric prints that this decade was so rich in. Moreover, I must admit that the girls of the sixties were not at all worried about whether the ripples in the eyes of others would - at times the colors combined in one geometric print were equally bright and saturated!
VintagedancerA short A-line dress without any frills in terms of a cut acted as a neutral canvas on which juicy patterns were intertwined, to the delight of its mistress.
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Psychedelic
VintagedancerFantastic psychedelic prints are directly related to the hippie culture and the influence of traditional Indian prints that are complex and highly saturated in color.
thecarnabetianarmy, vintagedancerComplex overflows and influxes, fancy flowers and unusual combinations - psychedelic prints are certainly not for everyone, but it is impossible to imagine the sixties without them!
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Flowers
thecarnabetianarmyFloral prints were extremely popular in the sixties of the last century, and even the most restrained and refined options did not escape the craze for bright colors. The greatest love of fashionistas was gained by rather small, but at the same time complex floral and plant patterns.
thecarnabetianarmy, vintagedancerPerhaps this is the option that is most applicable in the modern fashion for us. Agree on a mini-dress with a bright floral print - what you need in the hot summer!
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Do you like retro? Even more interesting articles, patterns and fabrics in the style of the 60s on the page of our special project!