FASHIONS OF A DECADE - THE 1960S

One in a series of eight books updated and revised, the 1960s edition follows fashion through that decade, juxtaposing its trends and influences alongside the events of the day. The 1960s is characterized in the introduction as a shift from middle class adult standards to a focus on youth and their rising freedoms. The popular culture of rock and roll, television, and increasing female freedoms all had their influence on the fashions of the day. Subsequent chapters focus in more detail on the Beatles and Mod fashion, flower power, the psychedelic phenomenon, and the overall explosion of youth culture. The appealing layout utilizes text, outstanding photos and illustrations, and boxed highlights designed to grab young readers' attention. The text is comprehensive and well researched but often goes into more detail than necessary for the intended audience. The wide variety of illustrations may help keep readers' attention. A chronology, glossary, and an index are included.