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1960’s Pierre Cardin Purple and Deep Navy Wool Space Age Mod Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mod 1960’s Pierre Cardin dress with light lavender upper and deep navy lower, with circular purple
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1960s Day Dresses

1960 s Courreges Burgundy Wool Space-Age Mod Tailored Jacket Coat
By André Courrèges
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
throughout the fashion world, especially the miniskirt, which he introduced to France. This stunning tailored
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1960s French Coats

1960 s Pierre Balmain Op-Art Psychedelic Silk Mod Shift Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
vision to bring high-fashion modern design to the masses. I love the vibrant orange and yellow scalloped
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1960s Shift Dresses

Mod 1960 s Elaborately Beaded Silver and Nude Cocktail Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous 1960's cocktail dress features a heavily beaded overlay atop a nude lining. The dress
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1960 s Geoffrey Beene Polka-Dot Silk Belted Mod Cocktail Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and timeless garment that takes the "cocktail dress" concept to a whole new level! Geoffrey Beene made strong impressions with his courteous manner as well as his highly origi...
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1960s Babydoll Day Dresses

1960s Caroline Mod Hat With Geometric Pattern
By Caroline
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Caroline Mod Hat With Geometric Pattern. Mod hat with Navy, raspberry, cream, and taupe color
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1960s Hats

1960 s Pierre Cardin Space-Age Taupe Cut-Out Mod Shift Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular 1960's Pierre Cardin mod dress in a rich fully-lined taupe wool-crepe. In 1951 Cardin
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1960s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960 s Emilio Pucci Op-Art Colorful Print-Silk Mini Mod Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Emilio Pucci was the king of textile innovative and beautiful prints during the 1960's. His designs
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1960s Italian Babydoll Day Dresses

1960s Mod Emilio Pucci by Rosenthal Vase
By Emilio Pucci, Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
features different mod 1960s flowers. It is signed on the bottom of the vase (see image #5) and measures 7
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1960s German Vases

1960 s Geral Paris Space-Age Mod Black Sequin-Wool Mini Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1960's Parisian space-age chic I have seen in a long time. The construction is a fully-lined simple
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1960 s Geoffrey Beene Op-Art Print Cotton Sleeveless Belted Mod Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and timeless garment that takes the "day dress" concept to a whole new level! Geoffrey Beene made strong impressions with his courteous manner as well as his highly original s...
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1960s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960 s French Couture Space-Age Graphic Pure-Silk Mod Maxi Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A truly wonderful and unusual gown by French designer "Nane". It is a masterpiece in design with its architectural futuristic pattern. Constructed out of hand-painted vivid magenta,t...
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1960s Maxi Dresses

1960 s Pierre Cardin Black Mod Space-Age Pleated Crepe Drop-Waist Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular late 1960's Pierre Cardin drop-waist mod dress in a rich fully-lined black wool-crepe
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1960s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960 s Exquisite Black Pink Stripe Linen Double-Breasted Mod Space-Age Coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 1960's "Famosella Modell" designer coat in the most fabulous black and pink two-tone color
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1960s French Double-Breasted Jackets

1960 s Pierre Cardin Psychedelic Silk Mod Mini Shift Paris Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular late 1960's Pierre Cardin Paris hand-woven, sapphire-blue, silk shift. In 1951 Cardin
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1960s Cocktail Dresses

1960 s Rudi Gernreich Op-Art Black Mocha Wool Billow-Sleeves Mod Dress
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
modern; the vibrant pattern is a treasure trove of mod fashion. The bodice is a classic mock turtleneck
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1960s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960s Mod Orange Geoffrey Beene Dress
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a really amazing sculptural mod piece from Geoffrey Beene in the most amazing orange linen
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1960s Day Dresses

1960 s Galanos Charcoal-Gray Wool Rhinestone Tailored Mod Cocktail Dress
By James Galanos
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
continent away from New York and the center of the American fashion industry. This breathtaking charcoal
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1960s American Cocktail Dresses

1960 s Pierre Cardin Space-Age Couture Orange Block-Color Linen Mod Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular mid 1960's Pierre Cardin designer dress in vibrant orange & crisp-white lined cotton
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1960s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1960s Op Art Vinyl Mod Dress
Located in Houston, TX
Edgy vinyl equals instant style (and protection from the Rain)! 1960's mod black and white
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1960s Unknown Mini Dresses

Moschino Black and Red 1960 s Style Mod Pattern Skirt Suit
By Moschino
Located in Toronto, ON
Moschino Black and Red 1960's Style Graphic Mod Pattern Skirt Suit. Runway photo pictured is not
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Skirt Suits

1960 s Sarmi Graphic Print Black White Red Op-Art Silk Mod Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ferdinando Sarmi expressed interest in fashion during his youth but was discouraged from pursuing a
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1960s Aesthetic Day Dresses

Mod 1960s PIERRE CARRON Harlequin Leather Handbag
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & rare vintage Pierre Carron 'Harlequin' leather handbag. Authentic mod 1960s item features
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1960s English Handbags and Purses

1960 s Mondrian Red White Blue Space-Age Mod Vinyl Mid Calf Go-Go Boots
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
zippers work perfectly. Mod boots that are truly wearable art do not come around often! Measurements US
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1960s American Boots

Vintage 1960 s Maisonette Couture Green Fuschia Tiered Sequin Silk Mod Dress
By Maisonette
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
this show-stopper is one of the best examples of 1960's mod chic fashion I have seen in a long time
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1960 s Teal Traina Tangerine Mod Chiffon Ruffle Cocktail Party Dress
By Teal Traina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Teal Traina produced beautiful evening wear starting in the 1950's. This vibrant tangerine-peach
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1960s American Shift Cocktail Dresses

1960 s Jacques Heim Metallic-Gold Lame Mod Deco Dress Coat
By Jacques Heim
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
ensemble is fashioned from sparkling embossed gold-lame fabric. I love the wide-collar mod double-breasted
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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

1960 s Saks Fifth Avenue Ruby-Red Wool Persian-Lamb Fur Belted Mod Coat
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 1960's "Saks Fifth Avenue" designer coat in the most fabulous virgin-wool and persian-lamb
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1960s American Coats

1960s Saks 5th Avenue Mod Mini Dress
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is so representative of its day! Can you not just picture the little mod, fresh faced girl
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1960s Day Dresses

1960s Ochre Yellow Mod Cloche Hat w/ Grosgrain Ribbon
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Ochre Yellow Mod Hat w/ Grosgrain Ribbon. Cloche style hat sits low over the eyes, decorated
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1960s Italian Hats

1960 s Pierre Cardin Space-Age Red Black Block-Color Knit Mod Mini Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Marvelous mid 1960's Pierre Cardin designer mini tunic dress in rich ruby-red & black wool-knit. In
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1960s French Mini Dresses

1960s Color Block Mod Dress
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Cardin-style color block mod dress. Wool blend knit with lining.
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1960s Informal Dresses

1960s Silk Color Block Mod Day Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
Color blocking is huge for the season and this little raw silk shift in a fabulous blue mixed with a lime green is a great piece that you can top with a jacket now and then wear on i...
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1960s Day Dresses

1960s MOD Cream Knit Wear Dot Dress
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Houston, TX
Cream knit wear sheath dress with large black dot. c.1960 Made in Italy. Zip back. US size XS or 0
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1960s Italian Day Dresses

1960s Mod Emmanuelle Khanh sheer bra 32
By Emmanuelle Khanh
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 60s bra by Emmanuelle Khanh for Erys in sheer nylon. US size 32.
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1960s French Bras

Vintage 1960 s Maisonette Couture Sequin Beaded Black Silk-Chiffon Mod Dress
By Maisonette
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
this show-stopper is one of the best examples of 1960's mod chic fashion I have seen in a long time
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1960s American Mini Dress

1960 s Jean Patou Ivory-White Silk Double Breasted Scarf-Neck Mod Jacket Coat
By Jean Patou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Jean Patou ivory-white textured silk coat, in the most beautiful silhouette, is pure couture perfection. Jean Patou's affinity for tailored design and elaborate materials is won...
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1960s French Coats

Black and White Houndstooth Mod Coat, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Black & White Houndstooth Mod Coat. Straight waisted silhouette and mini-skirt length in a
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1960s Coats and Outerwear

1960 s Alfred Werber Red, White Blue Mod Pleated-Coat Dress Set
By Alfred Werber
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning 1960's red,white & blue mod ensemble by American designer, Alfred Werber. I love the
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1960s Dress and Coat Ensembles

1960s Italian Couture Blue Embroidered Cocktail Mod Dress
Located in Milan, Italy
This amazing 1960s mod dress is in a blue silk fabric with fabulous coral pink beadeds embroidered
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1960s Italian Day Dresses

1960s Apple Green Beadeds Embroidered Cocktail Mod Dress
Located in Milan, Italy
This lovely 1960s Mod cocktail dress has a jacquard fabric with apple green and white floral daisy
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1960s Italian Day Dresses

1960s Wool LILLI ANN mod plaid Coat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1960s Classic 3/4 sleeve MOD coat from LILLI ANN knits, London. Black and White Wool
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1960s Coats

1960 s Bill Blass Psychedelic Op-Art Print Wool Double-Breasted Mod Coat Skirt Ensemble
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bill Blass emerged on the scene in the early 1960's when most people still thought Paris was the be
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1960s American Coats

1960 s Michael Mott for Paraphernalia Metallic Blue Lurex Keyhole Mod Mini Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
late 1960's. Michael Mott was one of the few young designers hired by this chic New York boutique
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1960s Italian Couture Sequins Mod Cocktail Dress
Located in Milan, Italy
This amazing 1960s mod dress is in a fabulous sequins fabric. It's sleeveless and has back zip
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1960s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Archival 1960 s André Courrèges Black Vinyl-Bows Minimalist Space-Age Mod Gown
By André Courrèges
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ultra chic André Courrèges Paris vibrant black minimalist gown dating back to the late 1960's
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Louis Feraud 1960s Mod Pink Dress with Buttons
By Louis Feraud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful example of the classic 1960s silhouette, this gorgeous, pink Louis Feraud dress shows
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1960s French Day Dresses

1960 s Jean Patou Turquoise-Blue Linen Sleeveless Mod Space-Age Shift Dress
By Jean Patou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This mid 1960's linen shift, in the most beautiful shade of blue, is pure designer perfection. Jean
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1960s French Cocktail Dresses

1960s Bill Blass Bond Street Mod Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Rockwood, ON
A rare and early Bill Blass for Bond Street little mod coat is one of the best Blass pieces and one
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1960s Coats

1960 s Mr. Blackwell Ivory-Silk Beaded Rhinestone Shawl-Collar Mod Party Dress
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite 1960's ivory-white textured silk cocktail from the famous "Mr. Blackwell" label. To this
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1960s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Lilli Ann 1960s MOD Black and White Coat
By Lilli Ann
Located in New York, NY
In the 1960's, the popular fashion brand Lilli Ann produced a mod-inspired line. This coat is of
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1960s Coats

1960s Men s Striped Hardy Amies Designed Mod Suit Jacket
By Hardy Amies
Located in New York, NY
This suit jacket has two trends popular in men's 1960's fashion: bold stripes and no collar. It
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1960s American Sport Jackets

Mod 1960s Houndstooth Swakara Broadtail Fur Coat
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Seriously amazing 1960s houndstooth Swakara broadtail lamb fur coat. Broadtail lamb is a member of
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1960s German Coats and Outerwear

Oscar de la Renta Late 1960s "Mod" Tunic Top
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
. The mod styling with a large asymmetrical zipper and black accents brings it into the realm of a true
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1960s Tunics

Mr John I Magnin Vintage Hat Winter White Wool Mod 1960s
By Mr. John
Located in Portland, OR
This 1960s mod vintage hat from is from Mr. John and has fabulous "Mr John" logo lining. This
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1960s American Hats

Mod 1960s Velveteen Giraffe Print Trench Coat
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage velveteen 'Giraffe' print belted trench coat. Authentic mod 1960s item appears to fit
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1960s Unknown Trench Coats

1960 s Pierre Cardin Green Black Wool Crepe Winged Sleeve Mod Space-Age Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
" collections of the 1960's and 1970's which made some of the most futuristic clothing of the era. This stunning
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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1960s Mod Fashion For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of 1960s mod fashion you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Beige and more in stock now. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 1960s mod fashion from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Pierre Cardin, André Courrèges and Emilio Pucci are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a 1960s Mod Fashion?

On average, a piece of 1960s mod fashion on 1stDibs sells for $595, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $6,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

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Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

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Questions About 1960s Mod Fashion
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Bold, head-turning looks were in fashion during the 1980s. It was the decade of bright electric neon colors as well as suits, jackets, tops and dresses with shoulder pads. The aerobics and fitness craze of the ’80s spilled over into fashion, with people sporting leg warmers, headbands and leggings as everyday apparel. Punk culture also influenced style, with leather jackets, fishnet stockings and chunky metal jewelry being favored by some. Denim looks of the time were often baggy and flaunted acid washes. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1980s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

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