Just in time for Spring Fashion Week, the miniskirt marks the 50th Anniversary of its first appearance in Vogue.
To celebrate, Reminisce—North America’s top-selling nostalgia magazine—has unveiled Mad for Minis, a vivid recap of photos and facts highlighting how these short skirts sparked a fashion rebellion. Long before many of today’s top designers ever hit the runway, the miniskirt was much more than a new wardrobe staple—it symbolized freedom for women whose legs were now free to move.
Did you know…
- London designer Mary Quant is often credited as the mother of the mini, shortening hemlines since the late 1950s and then going on to open her store in Chelsea.
- Quant was inspired by the ballerinas she watched as a child and wanted to create clothes that allowed women to dance. She named her skirt sensation after her favorite car, the Mini Cooper.
- Once the Chelsea-girl look caught on in London and models like Twiggy rose to superstardom, the miniskirt made its way to the U.S.
- American clothing companies were reluctant to adopt the mini—until they spotted trendsetter Jackie Kennedy wearing one.
Take a look at – Reminisce – full slideshow: http://www.reminisce.com/1960s/the-miniskirt-rebellion-of-the-1960s/
Here’s a sample of this look back at the miniskirt:
FASHION AVENUE NEWS MAGAZINE 