History of Fashion: 1950-1959

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    history of Fashion:1950-1959

  • Credict Card Introduced

    Credict Card Introduced
    The credict card system was introduced in america. Men and women no longer had to pay in cash for things which made it easier to buy more.
  • Korean War Begins

    Korean War Begins
    Korean War begins when North Korean Communist forces invade South Korea
  • Rock n' Roll

    Rock n' Roll
    Rock n' Roll was introduced in the U.S.
  • Color T.V.

    Color T.V.
    Color T.V.'s were starting to be produced in the U.S. Men were buying the colored T.V. for his family instead of listening to the radio.
  • Teens will be Teens

    Teens will be Teens
    like most teenagers these days teens back in the 1950's like to go out and have fun. they would go to the malt shop or go hangout at the beach.
  • Invented polyester

    Invented polyester
    Dupont began commercial production of Dacron at a plant in North Carolina, to produce Dacron (polyester). This made cheaper to make and sell.
  • Coco Chanel re-opened

    Coco Chanel re-opened
    Coco Chanel reopened her Paris fashion salon after a long closure. many women were excited about this.
  • teens in the 1950's

    teens in the 1950's
    Teen boys wore alot of leather jakets and bluee jeans, mainly after Elvis Presily.
  • Men in the 1950's

    Men in the 1950's
    Men in the 1950's wore a lot of suits, ties, suspenders, and hats(mainly fadores)
  • Kids

    Kids
    girls were dressed in a way that reminds me of Sherely Temple.
  • Velcro

    Velcro
    Velcro was introduced to the public. Women and children wore velcro to make things easier to wear.
  • Marilyn Monroe era

    Marilyn Monroe era
    Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, singer, and model. She was an huge role model for her teenage girl admirers.
  • Above the Knee

    Above the Knee
    Paris fashion started making shorter skirts above the knee! women (mainly teens) were excited to show a little more skin.
  • Barbie Girl

    Barbie Girl
    Barbies were invented for kids. Girls were begging their parent sto get them one all the time.