If there was ever a decade that showed you could be a nonconformist yet stylistic through your clothes, it was the 1960s. When people think of this decade, they think chic, trendy, slick, elegant and fun, primarily derived from the fashion choices in real life and films of the time. The ‘60s set a new age in motion, with prior traditions and expectations being swapped for something more fresh and innovative. New social cultures and movements were gaining momentum, and, in turn, public attitudes changed, along with fashion and film costumes.

One of the most significant changes of this decade was that new styles emerging from small villages and cities into urban centres were now receiving media publicity. This change resulted in Haute couture, an impeccable, custom-fitted high-end fashion design that today is partially constructed by hand. The elite designers were putting out the now trademark items of mini skirts, go-go boots and PVC dresses. The experimental new items flooded shop windows, capturing the public’s eyes, who wasted no time adding the trends to their wardrobe.