Hippies style

This is a cultural movement born in the United States in the 60’s. The word “Hippie” derives from “hipster” used to describe the pre-beatnik subculture. They used to listen anti-folk and psychedelic rock, embraced the sexual revolution and believed in free love.

The trend between hippies was brightly colored clothing or faded colors, very colorful floral shirts, long skirts, trousers and hoods. They were also based on non-Western styles of clothing, as clothing Native American of India or Africa, and adopted the flower as symbols or patterns of American Indians. Many of the hippies made their own clothing, in protest at the “consumer culture”.

Bluemarine Fall 2008 RTW

Etro Fall 2009 RTW

Inspired in the “Hippie” trend, we can clearly see it on the pattern and shape of the dress and in the bell pants, vest and accessories that both are employing.