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Question: Iconic clothing or accessories for twentieth century...

dobbs — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:29:39 -0800

I've got to come up with 10 or more simple things (accessories, clothing, etc.) that are indicative of each decade from 1910 thru 2010. Can you help?

Imagine ten photographs of people, each with something that would quickly or obviously represent the era in which they're in from 1910 thru 2010. So, a walkman could be 80s, an iPod 2000s, a casio digital watch or mood ring could mean 70s, bellbottoms could be 60s, varsity sweater could be 50s, sleeve tattoos could be 90s, etc.

Each of the things would need to be worn or carried by someone who would be working backstage at a theatre, though the item is not part of their job. I'm specifying this so that people don't suggest cars or things that can't be worn or carried easily.

Suggestions? If you've got links to photos of something specific that might not be known by its name that would also be helpful.

Gender is irrelevant.

Thanks!

By: ellF

ellF — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:48:01 -0800

Is this for a written list, or are you looking for something that you'll be trying to track down actual photos for? What's the intended end use of this set of things?

By: dobbs

dobbs — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:53:03 -0800

Yeah, I have to track them down or have them made. They're for a film.

By: JujuB

JujuB — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:54:43 -0800

Women's fashion in the 80-90's...Huge shoulder pads.

By: trip and a half

trip and a half — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:59:38 -0800

1920s: Raccoon coat.

By: weapons-grade pandemonium

weapons-grade pandemonium — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:03:48 -0800

The so-called "peace" sign in one form or another would represent the 60s.

By: thewestinggame

thewestinggame — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:06:15 -0800

1920s: women's cigarette holder

By: luxperpetua

luxperpetua — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:06:44 -0800

1920s: costume jewelry (esp. long necklaces), headbands (with a feather), cloches, feathered handbags, drop-waist dresses. flannel pants for men...

1930s: fur collars, gloves, turbans, colorful blazers for men...

1940s: victory rolls, bright matte lipstick, zoot suit...

1950s: suspenders, pompadours, cigarettes in sleeve, hawaiian print...

1960s: miniskirt, tiedie, peace sign jewelry, john lennon glasses...

1970s: floppy sun hat, paisley everything, velvet...

1980s: black leather jacket or vest (preferably with studs or even fringe), neon...

By: trip and a half

trip and a half — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:07:28 -0800

Tie-dye anything and/or macrame = 60s/70s.

By: artdrectr

artdrectr — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:08:17 -0800

1940's style men's fedora hat

1910 possibly top hat, bowler, or pocket watch

By: Mizu

Mizu — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:09:32 -0800

Try the tag list on historicalfashion.tumblr.com for inspiration.

By: trip and a half

trip and a half — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:16:06 -0800

50s: Poodle skirt. 60s: Pillbox hat/Chanel suit.

By: radioamy

radioamy — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:16:43 -0800

Does the age of the wearer matter?

By: dobbs

dobbs — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:23:09 -0800

radioamy, no, except no children. I'd say 16 or older.

Thanks for the answers so far, folks.

By: paperback version

paperback version — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:30:11 -0800

1910s: Gibson Girl hair, maybe a Titanic boarding pass?
1920s: cloche hat, flapper dress, those old bathing suits, a copy of The Waste Land
1930s: art deco jewellery (though could also be '20s), Wizard of Oz costume?
1940s: Rosie the Riveter get-up, zoot suit
1950s: Chanel suit, poodle skirt, cat eye glasses
1960s: Twiggy-style miniskirt, NASA logo, Mondrian dress, etch-a-sketch
1970s: anything disco (like a pantsuit), platform shoes
1980s: high-cut leotards, neon, Garfield doll with suction cups, Air Jordans
80s/90s: Guess? jeans with the red triangle logo
1990s: grunge / Nirvana tee, "Rachel" haircut, Game Boy, floral dress w/t-shirt
2000s: Motorola Razr, Juicy velour tracksuit, Livestrong wristband
2010s: iPad

By: shortyJBot

shortyJBot — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:31:00 -0800

1990's: cheesy rap-- like Vanilla Ice/Hammer pants, slap bracelets, walkman
2000's: big original ipod, myspace, ugg boots
2010's: iphones, facebook, skinny jeans

By: trip and a half

trip and a half — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:37:58 -0800

80s (it really started in the 70s, but): Designer jeans. I recommend Jordache -- they started it.

By: The Master and Margarita Mix

The Master and Margarita Mix — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:39:54 -0800

1910s: Something in seersucker
1920s: Flapper dress
1930s: Hat of some kind, or a fur
1940s: One-piece foundation garment or nylons
1950s: Grey flannel suit
1960s: Miniskirt
1970s: Bell bottoms
1980s: Powersuit with gigantic shoulderpads or Air Jordans
1990s: Flannel shirt
2000s: Hoodie
2010s: Skinny jeans

By: raztaj

raztaj — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 17:40:44 -0800

1990s: plaid flannel shirts, overalls (often with only one shoulder strap on), cd player/discman, baggy clothing, belly shirts, bandannas, vests, skateboards, jeans with a tapered leg with holes in them, dark lip liner, flip-up sunglasses, girls wearing ties

By: trip and a half

trip and a half — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:00:09 -0800

By: raztaj

raztaj — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:00:42 -0800

2000s: khakis, uggs, messenger bags, ipods, roller suitcases, huge sunglasses, bumpits, long necklaces and chains, gaucho pants, capri pants, popped collars, crocs, cargo pants, puffer jackets, trucker hats

2010's: reusable bags/totes, thick eyebrows, neon sunglasses, iphones and ipads, cardigans, "nerd" glasses, Toms shoes, leggings, fedoras, fake eyelashes, rubber rain boots, yoga pants

By: NoraCharles

NoraCharles — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:10:04 -0800

80s - Jelly shoes or jelly bracelets, lace gloves without fingers, neon clothing

You might also try "19xx fashion magazine" in google images.

By: rhizome

rhizome — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:22:03 -0800

Lots of this list has already been compiled. Google "fashion decades."

By: scratch

scratch — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:03:58 -0800

1910s: Empire-waist dresses on women and celluloid collars on men.

By: aryma

aryma — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:54:17 -0800

1970s: POW/MIA bracelets, Afro hairstyle, rise of the Master Card
1960s: polyester pants (plaid), Nehru jacket, portable transistor radio, anti-war signs ("war is not healthy for children and other living things")("make love, not war), long hair for both genders, skateboards
1950s: bullet bra, saddle oxfords with bobby socks, 45 records, poodle skirt, magic 8 ball, Elvis,
poodle skirt, shirtwaist dresses, aprons
1940s: seamed silk stockings, big band music

By: trip and a half

trip and a half — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:59:52 -0800

Mink stole: 50s/early 60s.