The World First Wore Psychedelic Fashion

The ’60s saw the rise of the psychedelic fashion trend. This signature look incorporates the aesthetic of tie-dye and colorful swirling prints. It gives a vibrant and dramatic statement with organic shapes and patterns. This also suited the theme of rock and musical icons.

Aside from the designs we see on the surface, this style trend has a deeper root of how it came to be. It was a result of collective social consciousness that came from experiences of politics, social issues, and arts. It served as an artistic material that translated the people’s reality during the ’60s.

Woodstock And Its Significance On The Music Industry

Woodstock was a music festival on August 15-18, 1969. It took place on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, New York. It may look like a simple music festival today, but it gathered around 500,000 people at that time. It stood tall to its goal of creating safe space, peace, and free love.

Its significance marked a pivotal moment in music history and the counterculture generation. It was even breathed out in a documentary film in 1970. “Rolling Stone” placed it 19th on the Moments That Changed Rock & Roll list. To top it all, the field where Woodstock occurred was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

London’s ‘Swinging Sixties’

The ’60s also witnessed how the Swinging Sixties came to be as a cultural revolution in the United Kingdom. After the devastating period of experiencing war, the Swinging Sixties shifted a period to mark a fresh and energetic vibe. The revolution highlighted the notion of modernity and hedonism, with a fun combination of art, music, and fashion.

The Swinging Sixties reached its popularity beyond the U.K. It also influenced the U.S. and other countries with its message of freedom and liberty. This period marked a cultural significance on a global level.