FSN 199 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Teddy Boy, Rei Kawakubo, Vivienne Westwood
28 Nov 2018
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1956: the movie rock around the clock; the group played in several british cities; british youth dancing to a very different tune. Teens became an influential group; 90% of money spent by british youth were 13-25 (working class teens) Brothel creeper/beetle crusher: a shoe with a thick crepe sole and suede/leather upper; worn as part of teddy boy uniform (1950s: link to shoes: http://www. ebay. co. uk/itm/mens-black-faux-suede-brothel- Had huge influence on fashion industry and economy. Edwardian style was modified to produce teddy boys style: men wore longer jackets, fitted trousers above ankle, fluorescent socks, creepers, heavily greased hair swept behind ear with long side burns, beginning of the teenage fashion industry. Malcom and vivienne sold retro clothes for teddy boys. Rode vespas and scooters which were decorated with many accessories (30 mirror, headlights. Marlon brando was known as a wild one" and inspired rocker fashion; link: http://www. nationalmcmuseum. com/marlon-brando-the-wild-one-close-up-movie-poster/ Leather jackets, aviator glasses, white scarf, leather trousers, motorcycle, boots.
