The Best 1960s Fashion Moments That Continue To Inspire Today
A look back at the decade that continues to influence today's style
From the debut of the mini skirt to mod-inspired styles, the 1960s were known for breaking fashion norms and traditions. With the influence of British fashion, the rise of daring hemlines and the breakout of Twiggy, there was plenty of newness to be inspired by in the '60s. Click through to relive the best styles from one of the most impactful eras of fashion.
This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR US.
The elegance of the 1950s carried into the early part of the new decade. Here, a model wears a red, fur-collared coat with brown leather gloves and matching pumps.
Diahann Carroll poses in a red belted dress layered over a creme jumpsuit at the Watts Towers in Los Angeles.
The New Look cocktail dresses of the 1950s carried over into the early '60s, especially for dinner parties and evening attire.
A model in a checkered skirt suit.
A woman poses in a silk floral dress and kitten heeled sandals.
A model shows off a tweed coat design with matching accessories.
A woman posing in a red print dress, white gloves and pumps.
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The mod fashion movement was born out of London, but quickly spread around the world. Here, a colorful mini dress paired with white gloves and a headscarf gets the look just right.
A model shows off a colorful print dress, yellow pom-pom earrings, and neon green heels while on set.
A model wears a green and white houndstooth set.
First Lady Jackie Kennedy in a sleeveless silk dress, white gloves, and pearl necklace while exploring India.
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A model poses in a matching dress and overcoat with white gloves.
A woman in a green one-piece swimsuit goes for a swim.
A model in a taupe high-neck dress with three-quarter length sleeves and a waist-cinching black leather belt.
Elizabeth Taylor dons a leopard coat and matching hat while out.
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Two models in shift dresses, oversized hats, and gloves on the steps of the Piazza di Spagna in Rome.
Both bikinis and one-pieces remained popular throughout the decade—each updated from the decades before in various ways.
A woman in a colorful striped shift dress.
A model in a striped shirtdress.
Hats and flower power joined forces for this look shot by milliner turned photographer James Wedge in London.
A model in a colorful striped romper and white sunglasses.
Audrey Hepburn wears a tweed skirt suit while stepping out of her car in Rome.
A model wears an oversize straw hat and knit coverup on the beach.
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A model in a hot pink and black checked suit with a belt, black gloves, and pearl earrings.
Model Veruschka poses in a sheer, striped jumpsuit in Barbados.
For a day at the races, a woman wears a polka dot dress with a matching hat and parasol.
Brigitte Bardot arrives in Las Vegas after tying the knot with her then-husband, industrialist Gunther Sachs. She is in a yellow mini dress with green strips at the bust and hem.
British models Sara Crichton-Stuart (left) and Twiggy (right), walk down out of a local store in London for a shoot.
Twiggy poses in one of her signature mini dresses and Mary Jane shoes while out in London.
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Two models in vibrant striped dresses, matching sandals, and identical bob haircuts.
Twiggy (right) poses with another model in coordinating pleated skirts, sweaters, and berets.
Model Donyale Luna poses in a see-through crocheted dress while two other models strike poses in printed looks behind her.
Models Collen Osbourne, Peggy Moffitt, and Sonia Pugin pose in the streets of New York City.
Model Donyale Luna in a sparkling dress while taking a break from a fashion show.
Twiggy in suede knee-high boots, a matching fringe halter top, and mini skirt while boarding a plane in London.
Models pose in oversized pastel coats.
A model in plaid suiting, flower hat, and heels during an unknown fashion show in Paris.
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Twiggy in a polka dot dress, matching headscarf, and leather boots posing in a studio in the U.K.
A young woman in a striped red, white, and blue mini dress, white beret, and pigtails posing for a photoshoot.
Two young girls embrace the mod look while shopping in London.
A young woman poses in a belted mini dress, beret, and striped scarf on a London street.
Model Veruschka in a blue and white Valentino tunic and matching pants while posing in the Piazza di San Giorgio in Italy.
A model in a long sleeve, printed mini dress, white scarf, and white kitten heels posing in a studio.
Model Christine Granath wearing leopard print shirt dress, matching, headscarf, and black vinyl boots.
A woman in a python button-down shirt, bright purple mini skirt, and sandals walks down a street in New York.
Two concert-goers in leather, studs, and fringe attend a music festival in Hyde Park.
A model poses in a wide-brimmed orange leather hat, checkered coat, matching skirt, white colored top.