Menswear timeline

Menswear Timeline

  • Rock and Roll

    Rock and Roll
    Elvis Presley and James Dean began to wear leather jackets. The white shirt, leather jacket, and jeans look became very popular.
  • Military Wear

    Military Wear
    The 1960's style was influenced by military uniforms. Mick Jagger and Jimi Hendrix sported the military coat style. In 1967 the Beatles wore a neon form of military jacket. Soon after this, military jackets became very popular in stores and second hand stores.
  • Peacock Revolution

    Peacock Revolution
    In the 1970's, styles became brighter and bolder. The peacock revolution (early 1970's) made it acceptable for men to wear brighter and bolder colors.
  • Air Jordans

    Air Jordans
    In the 80's Nike had grown to one of the most profitable clothing companies. Michael Jordan partnered with Nike and by 1988 every kid had a pair of his sneakers.
  • The Grunge Look

    The Grunge Look
    In the 90's, thrift stores and flannel shirts were popular. The younger generation was going through their dad's clothes to scrounge up some old-worn out-clothing. Sounds a lot like the younger generation today