Candidate’s Name: Allima Moses

Candidates Number:
Centre Name:
Center Number: 160010
Year of Examination:2022
Teacher Ms. Kervina Grant
Subject: English A
Title of project: Fashion – 1960’s
Territory: Trinidad

NOTE: Teacher’s grammatical correction is highlighted in yellow.

Marks and comments are in red.

Components of S.B.A.:

 Plan of Investigation –
 Participation Measure –
 Quality of Group Activity –
 Written Report –
 Reflections –
 Oral Presentation –
 Total – /45
 Table of Contents

Plan of investigation…………………………………………………………………………….

Artefact 1………………………………………………………………………………….

Artefact 2……………………………………………………………………………….

Artefact 3……………………………………………………………………………….

Reflections…………………………………………………………………………….

Oral Presentation (Plan)…………………………………………………………………….

Group Written Report………………………………………………………………………..

Bibliography……………………………….………………………………………..

Appendix………………………….………………………….………………………
 Plan of investigation

The topic and subtopic of my English S.B.A. is Fashion: 1960s. I chose this subtopic
because 60’s fashion is underrated and I would like to spread more awareness to some. For my
artefacts, I collected a history, an article and a blog. They will be sourced from websites,
magazines, and pamphlets. The expected benefits to me as a student of English are descriptive
writing, comprehension skills, and editing writing. Descriptive writing and comprehension skills
will be used to form the analysis for writing reflections and the written report. Editing writing
will be used in the plan of investigation.

Reason for choosing topic and selection of title – 3/3

Expected benefits to candidate – 3/3
Proposal for collection and use of material:
 Materials to be collected – 2/2
 Use of English Language skills – 2/2
Total – 10/2 = 5 marks
 Artefact 1: History
Fashion History Timeline:1960-1969
WOMENSWEAR
Broadly categorized, there were three main trends in 1960s womenswear: 1) the lady-like
elegance inherited from the previous decade seen on the likes of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy,
2) the fun, youthful designs popularized by Swinging London, and 3) the Eastern-influenced
hippie styles of the late 1960s. Along with these diverse styles, there came a shift in the way that
women shopped and for whom the styles were created.
The cultural phenomenon termed Swinging London began in 1955 but reached its zenith
in the early- to mid-1960s. It was a phenomenon that focused on youth, spotlighting music and
fashion. It brought us The Beatles and the miniskirt, Twiggy and The Who. The designer who
led the way in the “youthquake” was Mary Quant who opened her first shop, Bazaar, on the
King’s Road in Chelsea, London in 1955. Quant’s simple, colorful designs appealed to teenagers
and young people who had more disposable income than any generation before. It differed from
the stuffy looks of the older generation and appealed to young women who embraced the child-
like styles Quant produced.

MENSWEAR
Just as womenswear became more casual and colorful throughout the 1960s, so too did
menswear. While menswear began moving towards a more casual style in the 1950s, the frenetic
energy of Swinging London found its way with bright prints and colors for men. As there had not
been very much movement in men’s fashion for over a hundred years, the change was striking.
Where the mid- to late-1950s saw a rise in the popularity of Italian style suits with narrow striped
ties, menswear gradually incorporated brighter colors and patterns, and ties began to widen again
as the decade progressed. The difference between the conventional suit seen in 1963 and those
designed by Cardin and worn by George Harrison is striking. By the mid-1960s, even the suit
itself was seeing changes. Brightly striped or patterned suits were worn by bold young men,
while even the trousers and jacket did not escape from new styling.

CHILDREN’S WEAR
Girls continued to wear dresses with defined waists and full skirts at the beginning of the
decade, like those seen in the 1962 Good Housekeeping feature. Mary-janes, white ankle socks,
and peter pan collars all continued to be popular aspects of young girl’s clothing, and girls were
sometimes even still required to wear white gloves for special occasions. As the decade
progressed, however, girls’ fashion slowly started to become more casual. Bright colours, bold
patterns such as plaids and bright florals, and oversized bows became popular, like the fun styles
featured in the McCall’s patterns. New silhouettes such as the A-line, dropped waist, and baby
doll began to replace the nipped-in waist of earlier in the decade.
Boy’s fashion saw the popularity of denim and plaid throughout the decade. In the early
1960s, cuffed jeans and corduroy pants were favorites paired with tucked in polo shirts and
athletic jackets or blazers. As the decade progressed, the color and pattern that was seen in men’s
clothing began to slowly creep into young boy’s fashion. Striped and plaid blazers were popular
formal options, while turtlenecks, a popular style among men, and brighter colors such as red,
yellow, and orange were worn in the mid-sixties. Neither girl’s nor boy’s fashion saw a strong
influence from hippie fashion, although some boys began to wear bell-bottom jeans in the later
part of the decade.
Artefact 2: Blog
7 Famous Fashion Designers of the 1960s
1. Biba
Founded by Barbara Hulanicki, in the 1960s, Biba lines (which eventually included makeup) was
aimed at teenagers mostly and consisted of what we may refer to as today’s high street fashion.
Her colour palette was "muddied colours of brown, sepia, grey and plum" . . . dark but rich.
Biba's "swinging London look" were affordable couture recreations and include the following
styles: Mini-skirts, long tight sleeves, Maxi skirts, Catsuits, Gingham print dresses, Triangular
headscarves, Swanky wellies.

2. Givenchy
This fashion designer's creations were so refined; it helped to define the 1960s refined style of
the chic and sophisticated dressing of movie stars. We all remember the elegant Audrey
Hepburn. She was mostly dressed in Givenchy's clothing whether on or off-screen.

3. André Courrèges
Courrèges was a French fashion designer who made his 'debut' in the Parisian fashion world of
the 1960s with his futuristic, youthful but "high fashion label". His fashion creations include:
Triangle shaped shift dress that was THE defining silhouette of the 1960s, Well cut pants, Halter
tops, short skirts, Hip-hugger pants, Sequined jumpsuits, White mid-calf boots, Vinyl trimmed
coats and suits, Cigarette pantsuit. It is claimed that he is the designer that created the mini skirt.
Authentic Courrèges pricey high fashion creations are difficult to find today, but cheaper copies
of his works may be found if you can ‘wade’ through vintage clothing hunts.

4. Pierre Cardin
The originator of the fifties bubble dresses, Pierre Cardin is a very famous 60s fashion designer
who created innovative, contemporary designs that bordered on the unusual and futuristic.
It was he, that embraced the use of hammered metal jewellery, industrial zippers, and plastics in
his creations. His famous styles include: Thigh-high boots, Collarless jackets, Bright coloured
mini shift dresses, The unisex cosmos suit, Skinny double-breasted suits, slim trousers, Space-
age designs.

5. Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent, an influential fashion designer from Algeria, has had a great impact on the
European fashion industry right from the early 60s till date, and it’s not uncommon to find that
celebrities and models still gush over his designs even though he passed on from brain cancer in
2008. YSL contributed to many of the sixties fashion trends. Some of his most popular clothing
styles include: Mondrian shift dress, Peacoat, Safari jacket, Women tuxedos, Blazers, Sheer
blouses, Jumpsuit, Women smoking jackets.

6. Emilio Pucci
This list will be incomplete without the mention of Pucci, "The Prince of Print" whose designs
were mostly recognized for his trademark “psychedelic look” - electric colours, bold geometric
prints, and 'clean' racy cuts. Pucci contributed to the '60s trends like no other. Fashionable
women and important personalities Jackie Kennedy and Sophia Loren wore his styles and a great
fan of his clothing line, Marilyn Monroe, was even buried in one of his clothes. His popular
designs include: Palazzo pantsuits, Silk headscarves, Body-hugging mini-skirts
Silk jersey clothing, Psychedelic 'op-art' tights – a form of printed leggings, Cropped Capri
Pants, Poplin shirts, Space-age inspired air hostess uniforms.

7. Mary Quant
No, Mary Quant didn’t invent the "mini" as many vintage fashion enthusiasts tend to believe.
Rather, she gave the style its name by popularizing it in the 60s! Many of us have the Quant look
'embedded in our minds'. The silhouette ensconced in a mini skirt or a mini shift dress; patent
boots, coloured opaque tights, a bob style haircut, prominent and dark eye makeup and false
lashes.

To replicate the Mary Quant look today is a breeze and you'll find a good number of fashionistas
adopting the 1960's "quintessential" Mary Quant style. Her designs were pricey and many a
woman found them un-affordable. Nonetheless, she was regarded as one of "London’s swinging”
group. Her designs include the following: Star style, Colourful raincoats, Boots with detachable
tops, Mix and match separates , Tight mini-skirts, Hot pants , Lounging pyjamas, Dresses/Skirts
with matching colourful tights.
 Artefact 3: Article
11 Trends from the 1960s That Are Making a Comeback
Lots of Leopard (Print)
Leave it to Hollywood legend Eartha Kitt to make something as bold and playful as leopard print
appear ultra-chic. Popular in the '60s, the animal motif was commonly worn on classic
silhouettes to give it a posh feel. Now, thanks to brands like Valentino and Y2K-darling
Blumarine, the design is making a comeback in a similar timeless fashion. The key to pulling it
off? Invest in sleek silhouettes that will balance the print’s eye-catching aesthetic.

Melina Leopard Print Pleated Dress

Embrace the comeback in elevated style with Milly’s pleated Melina dress. Just add a few gold
accessories to really make the look pop.

Slick Fabrics
With fashion’s return to practicality, (semi) functional fabrics are on the rise. Enter: slick, water-
wicking outwear that made waves in the 1960s. Popular during the fashion’s mod era, vinyl
trench coats in standout colors were absolute must-haves. Now decades later, these catalogue
styles are making a comeback but in a way that feels relevant to the times. Brands like Apparis
and Courrèges are finding inspiration in the past.

Re-edition Vinyl Jacket

Popular in the '60s, Courrèges reissued its signature vinyl jacket for the next generation.

Kitschy Jewelry
If you follow the style set and emerging brands on Instagram, then you know that colorful
jewelry with a nostalgic feel is having a major moment—from camp-inspired friendship
bracelets and necklaces to the return of chunky plastic rings in psychedelic designs.

Clear Collection Ice Ring

With famous fans like Bella Hadid and Kylie Jenner, Berna Peci is one to watch. Fulfilling all
your nostalgic-jewelry needs, the emerging label has a little bit of everything on offer, including
the bulky clear rings you couldn’t get enough of in middle school.

Skinny Scarves
Though the item itself has never really gone out of style, it’s the way that Diana Ross used to
wear the style back in the day that we’re starting to see more and more of. Knotted loosely
around the neck in a tie-like fashion, the printed silk scarf is strategically layered over a
turtleneck sweater with a long necklace for a multifaceted look. Consider investing in a signature
twilly from Hermès—that way, you can wear it both around your neck and looped through the
handles of your favorite tote.

Danse Pacifique Twilly

Available in a range of prints and color combinations, Hermès’s twilly is a great starter piece if
you haven’t yet graduated to the iconic brand’s handbag department.

Modern-Day Le Smoking
There’s no denying that Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking suit served as a turning point in
modern fashion history. Giving women more expansive options in their everyday attire, the
androgynous approach to dressing is still popular today—as reflected in the return of the super-
fitted tuxedo vest. Gabriela Hearst and Saint Laurent have put their own spins on the trend with
even sexier iterations, meant to be worn alone.

Backless Tuxedo Vest in Velvet

Dresses not really your thing for more formal occasions? Consider investing in Saint Laurent’s
velvet tuxedo vest to wear with black trousers and heels instead.

Bandana Headscarves
With Slim Aarons aesthetics on pretty much everyone’s mood board in recent years, it makes
sense that one of his most-photographed accessories—bandana headscarves—would reappear.
Whether you fashion one out of a simple square scarf or invest in one made to be worn
specifically as a bandana, there are a few different ways to embrace the trend. Not to mention, it
can also double as a slinky top on your next warm-weather vacation.
Reflection 1
Reflections 2
Reflection 3
Oral Presentation (Plan)
Group Written Report
 Bibliography
Hyde, S. “11 Trends from the 1960s That Are Making a Comeback.” 2021.
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/trends/g10201919/60s-fashion-trends/
Reddy, K. “fashion history timeline.” 2020. https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1960-1969/
Vintage Couture. “7 Famous Fashion Designers of the 1960s.” 2020. https://vintage-couture-
fashionblog.blogspot.com/2015/05/7-famous-fashion-designers-of-1960s.html
Appendix