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Mainstream Fashion in the 1960s

The second part of the 20th century was a period of time ruled by duality in fashion and culture. On the one hand, there was the “norm”, the conservative style promoted by the mainstream media, and on the other hand there were the “rebels”, which, unlike the rebels of the years that had gone by, […]

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The Politics Of Dressing Up: Masculinity Vs Femininity

For most of fashion’s history, clothing has been seen as an apolitical phenomenon, with little ties to the world of politics and the resulting cultural and social movements. However, due to the rise of capitalism and modern society in the 20th century, clothes and fashion became more than just a statement of social status.   […]