Fashion From THE 1950's
Marimekko
This is a deisgn from a company called Marimekko, that became a major Finnish company in the 1950s. Even the famous Jackie Kennedy wore these dresses. And in 1960 sbe bought seven of these dresses and was on the cover of sports illustrated in a red sleeveless Marimekko dress.
Elvis presley
The 50s brought America Elvis Presley, muscle cars, burger joints and sock hops. This era also brought fashion staples many people still think of today. Some students dressed similarly to John Travolta in Grease, but not all.
Marilyn Monroe's pictures became widely known in the 1950s and the early 1960s. She was an inspirational model that many people looked up to. She was also an actress, one famous movie that she was in was "Some like it Hot" and also created her own film company.
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Many girls in the 1950s would wear poodle skirts, they were very popular back then.
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