STREET FASHION INSPIRED STYLE: THE TEDDY BOYS

THE TEDDY BOY

Why I am choosing this subject ? Well not only their style are still eternal but their look remains pure and high standard, daring and classy looking. It's a trend that I would see myself in.

The Teddy Boys also known as the Teds, have become more popular in the 1950's in Great Britain,

Their fashion sens are commonly described as fancy, edgy, Edwardian, classy, smart suited look and also tailoring style. Also known to revolutionize their own image.

They wore fancy waistcoats, large blazers sometimes, fitted suited trousers or narrow pants = "drainpipes", white shirts and polished shoes.

Their story behind it? Briefly the Teds were seen as gangs or juvenile delinquency . They were very free spirit even though their clothes were showing other wise , but also open minded . Also labelled as trouble makers.

BOYS AND GIRS REUNION WALKING DOWN THE STREET (GOOGLE PIC)

The Teddy' were vandalizing stores and cinemas to show their rage against austerity mesures from society after the World War II.

The teen boys and men revolutionize their look who pretty much became close to the 1960's trendwith the Rock'n'roll era. The hair style was inspired from Rock'n'roll icons, such as Elvis Presley or Johnny Cash

THE HAIR WAS GREASY IN MORE AN UP DO LOOK STYLE ON TOP OF THE HEAD


Not to forget that music and fashion couldn't be separated from one another. After a preview of the history let's move on to the nowadays part.

Stylist are still reinforcing this look in photo shoots or runaway shows that still has an impact in our today's society,

WOMAN ADOPTING BOY'S LOOK

DESIGNER BOTTEGA FOR THE 2010 RUNAWAY

Up until this day Teddy's boys look has an impact on us. Some Designers are still inspired by it such as Dior for example. In the world where we live in today, old fashion remain still alive for us!

Your dearest blogger

-Tyah 

Into the bold prints

GOING BOLD?

As the 19th century approached, Paul Poiret gave fashion a new dimension with the bold prints and bright oriental colors. Way back then some of the prints were worn during the World War II with bright colors and multiple patterns through the 1950's.

As the fashion designer said once: "My prints are ornamental designs worked  in continuous motion; how ever there are placed there is rythm".

Later in the 1960's, the young generation adopted this kind of look. You could see loud floral and colored stripes and other sorts of prints.

Let's not forget by the end of the decade the hippie movement had a huge impact into this kind of dressing code. Going from graphic patterns and tie-dye. Christian Lacroix immersed in it. A lot of fashion designers has been influenced by runaways shows but most all in the streets.

Spring is ideal for this type dressing so go for it!

-T.

C'est tres "lady-chic"

Yes I am going to talk about accessories today.

What is the best way to dress up elegant and classy just to add up a little something, something to your outfit?

It 's the CLUTCH

These sophisticated pieces have been a lady's best friend over the decade. It's mainly small enough to carry your needs if you plan to attend any night life events. The origin comes from the Victorian era. It helped women to simplify their lives by only carrying what's only needed (make-up, tissues, compact mirror...)

Ornated clutch where you can insert your fingers. Very trendy and useful this year. Can be found at "Town Shoes" or on the shopping website "ASOS"

Some of us like to play it match-matchy by associating the same fabric with the clothes or choosing another material such as:

-silk

-satin

-brocade

-cotton

Nowdays, using cellphones, wallet and other utilities require much more space. Yet we are still going for clutches when it comes to night outs. It's simple, discrete and can be glamorous at times. 

 

You will mostly see these garnements without shoulder stripes (an option). It is seen on red carpets, galas, fashion shows, royalty events and proms.

After all, don't you all want to feel like a Princess?! I know I do!

-T.