And of course, the stunning Florence Pugh and Dianne Wiest can be spotted in princess–style silhouettes that create the desired womanly hourglass shape.ĭespite longing for the past, this era of conservatism offered a new promise: the accessibility of space.
And as with any fashion trend, this shift didn't appear out of nowhere it was a reaction to the politics and cultural mentalities of the respective decades.Ĭoming out of World War II, the United States sought a return to normalcy with the breadwinner husband and the obedient housewife-think the scenes in Don't Worry Darling and Edward Scissorhands where the husbands simultaneously pull out of their driveways in matching cars as their wives wave them off. America was entering a new era that provided a stark contrast to the traditional feminine figures and delicate patterns in women’s fashion of the 50s. Given Polyvinyl chloride, foil insulation, and metal plugs, the last thing to come to mind for most people would be a high–fashion runway show-but for the pioneers of The Space Age fashion movement, these construction materials were nothing short of inspiring.Įmerging in the mid–1960s, The Space Age movement in couture was known not only for its eccentric materials, but for its cartoonish silhouettes, helmet–shaped hats, insulated dresses, and of course, moon boots.
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