The 1960’s: Jean Shrimpton at the Melbourne Cup, 1965
This essay focuses on the Jean Shrimpton’s iconic appearance at the 1965 Melbourne Cup. Jean Shrimpton is a 1960’s supermodel who was born in 1942. She was born and raised in Buckinghamshire, England and was discovered by the fashion photographer David Bailey. ‘She is regarded today as the face of "Swinging London," and for popularizing the miniskirt.’ (The Biography.com website, N/A) It was this day in 1965 that Jean Shrimpton shocked the fashion world with this striking outfit. She was in a white shift dress which came above the knee with no hat. The dress was designed and made by her dressmaker Colin Rolfe, which had a hem 10cm from the knee. When she arrived at Melbourne Cup she …show more content…
I think that everyone should wear what makes them feel comfortable and true to their style and personality. I think it’s good to have women such as Jean Shrimpton to show that it doesn’t matter what other people say and that women shouldn’t feel the pressure to look a certain way. This image is still a considerable influence on this day as it made such a significant impact to the way women dress today and how we look at fashion. If it wasn’t for Jean Shrimpton wearing the mini skirt in 1965 the way, we dress could be very different and what we think is appropriate for clothing could be a lot stricter and have more boundaries.
Designers such as André Courrèges made a significant impact on the miniskirt trend, creating couture tailored clothes. ‘His angular mini-dresses and trouser suits, often produced in what became known as a 'Space Age' white-and-silver colour scheme, were worn with astronaut-style accessories like flat boots, goggles and helmets.’ (Victoria and Albert Museum, 2018). These sorts of designs were followed by other designers such as Pierre Cardin, Emanuel Ungaro and Yves Saint Laurent. The bold colours, short skirts, and miniskirts were focused on the younger generation. This style didn’t only look glamorous and beautiful, but it was also practical for the summer days and made young …show more content…
Short but sweet: The miniskirt. [Online]
Available at: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140523-short-but-sweet-the-miniskirt
Mei Sawyer , n.d. Twiggy Fashion 1960s | LoveToKnow. [Online]
Available at: https://womens-fashion.lovetoknow.com/Twiggy_Fashion_1960s
Sheena McKenzie, 2012. Melbourne Cup memories: The legs that stopped a nation. [Online]
Available at: https://edition.cnn.com/2012/11/01/sport/jean-shrimpton-melbourne-cup-fashion/index.html
[Accessed 14 November 2015].
The Biography.com website, N/A. Jean Shrimpton Biography. [Online]
Available at: https://www.biography.com/people/jean-shrimpton-20881729
[Accessed 16 April 2016].
Victoria and Albert Museum, 2018. Marked by sweeping social change, the 1960s is a decade that still holds a special significance, seeing traditional hierarchies begin to dissolve and make way for the birth of the modern age.. [Online]
Available at: https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/an-introduction-to-1960s-fashion
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This essay focuses on the Jean Shrimpton’s iconic appearance at the 1965 Melbourne Cup. Jean Shrimpton is a 1960’s supermodel who was born in 1942. She was born and raised in Buckinghamshire, England and was discovered by the fashion photographer David Bailey. ‘She is regarded today as the face of "Swinging London," and for popularizing the miniskirt.’ (The Biography.com website, N/A) It was this day in 1965 that Jean Shrimpton shocked the fashion world with this striking outfit. She was in a white shift dress which came above the knee with no hat. The dress was designed and made by her dressmaker Colin Rolfe, which had a hem 10cm from the knee. When she arrived at Melbourne Cup she …show more content…
I think that everyone should wear what makes them feel comfortable and true to their style and personality. I think it’s good to have women such as Jean Shrimpton to show that it doesn’t matter what other people say and that women shouldn’t feel the pressure to look a certain way. This image is still a considerable influence on this day as it made such a significant impact to the way women dress today and how we look at fashion. If it wasn’t for Jean Shrimpton wearing the mini skirt in 1965 the way, we dress could be very different and what we think is appropriate for clothing could be a lot stricter and have more boundaries.
Designers such as André Courrèges made a significant impact on the miniskirt trend, creating couture tailored clothes. ‘His angular mini-dresses and trouser suits, often produced in what became known as a 'Space Age' white-and-silver colour scheme, were worn with astronaut-style accessories like flat boots, goggles and helmets.’ (Victoria and Albert Museum, 2018). These sorts of designs were followed by other designers such as Pierre Cardin, Emanuel Ungaro and Yves Saint Laurent. The bold colours, short skirts, and miniskirts were focused on the younger generation. This style didn’t only look glamorous and beautiful, but it was also practical for the summer days and made young …show more content…
Short but sweet: The miniskirt. [Online]
Available at: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140523-short-but-sweet-the-miniskirt
Mei Sawyer , n.d. Twiggy Fashion 1960s | LoveToKnow. [Online]
Available at: https://womens-fashion.lovetoknow.com/Twiggy_Fashion_1960s
Sheena McKenzie, 2012. Melbourne Cup memories: The legs that stopped a nation. [Online]
Available at: https://edition.cnn.com/2012/11/01/sport/jean-shrimpton-melbourne-cup-fashion/index.html
[Accessed 14 November 2015].
The Biography.com website, N/A. Jean Shrimpton Biography. [Online]
Available at: https://www.biography.com/people/jean-shrimpton-20881729
[Accessed 16 April 2016].
Victoria and Albert Museum, 2018. Marked by sweeping social change, the 1960s is a decade that still holds a special significance, seeing traditional hierarchies begin to dissolve and make way for the birth of the modern age.. [Online]
Available at: https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/an-introduction-to-1960s-fashion
[Accessed