I am currently studying fashion at Bel-
fast Met. I have always had an interest in
fashion and art. I have completed my A
levels, I studied Art French and Biol-
ogy. I’m not sure what area of fashion I
want to major in at the minute but I want
to study a fashion degree. I love travel-
ling and experiencing different cultures. I
would love to work in New York some
day. I love working with people particu-
larly disadvantaged . I play the trumpet. I
am a Christian. I enjoy being with my
friends and meeting new people.
Rock n roll music became
popular in the mid fifties and
Elvis Presley started toping
the charts with his rendition of
rock n roll. European films ex-
perienced a renaissance in the
'50s following the depriva-
tions of World War II. Drive
in cinemas were at their peak.
Grace Kelly was a star of this
era and has won several
Pop art became popular in
the mid fifties. Andy War-
hol became famous for his
pop art work of Marilyn
Monroe which he pro-
duced in the early 60’s.
Pop art first emerged in
Britain in the fifties and
uses popular culture, mass
media and advertising for
the theme and inspiration for
the art work e.g. A famous
piece is a tin of Campbell’s
soup.
Audrey Hepburn is one of the
most famous British actors of all
time. She was born on the 4 May
1929. She has acted in films such
as My Fair Lady and Breakfast
at Tiffany's. She has acted in
Broadway.
Wide circular skirts were
worn in the day time. Often
they would have motifs like a
poodle sewn on to them.
They were made in the fab-
rics gingham and printed cot-
tons. For the evening these
Shoes in the 50’s were
pointed stiletto low heels.
These would be worn with
circular and pencil skirts
with ankle socks or bare-
foot. They were also worn
with Capri pants. Ballet
style shoes became popu-
lar in the 50’s particularly
in Europe and America.
Shoes in the 50’s were
pointed stiletto low heels.
These would be worn with
circular and pencil skirts
with ankle socks or bare-
foot. They were also worn
with Capri pants. Ballet
style shoes became popu-
lar in the 50’s particularly
in Europe and America.
Trapeze coats were designed to accommodate the post war baby boom. They were also designed to accommo-date the wide skirts. These are a triangular shape and were sometimes called “tent” coats. Bold buttons were
The sheath dress was very
fitted. It was made in satin
or silk material . They were
usually knee length. Wide
belts were worn on the
waist to emphasise the
waist. The belt was a must
After the Second World War Christian Dior
created a “new look” in 1947. This New look de-
fined women’s features with its small waist and
padded bosom unlike the boyish look women had
worn during the war. This was a sign of new hope
and prosperity for Britain to become great again.
The war meant that Britain hadn’t much money
so some people didn’t like the idea of a new look
because this was a symbol of extravagance and
luxury, some of the skirts required a lot of material
so only the middle class could afford the new look.
I think some women had forgotten about feminin-
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