Explaining 1960s Bohemian Fashion & Subculture
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Hello dolls, 🌼
and welcome to "Explaining 1960s Bohemian Fashion & Subculture"!
Follow me through time back to the 1960s where artists and musicians lived a truly unconventional and bohemian life away from the social norms!
Emerging in the mid-1960s, the Bohemian, or "Boho," subculture was an expressive and eclectic movement that celebrated individuality, creativity, and a free-spirited lifestyle. Inspired by the Beat Generation of the 1950s and influenced by the broader countercultural revolution of the 60s, the Bohemians defined an era of artistic freedom and cultural exploration. The Bohemian were the children of the Beatniks born out of their love for music and the arts, as well as the will to live an unconventional life.
The key to the Bohemian identity was a distinctive, unstructured fashion style that stood in stark contrast to the polished and tailored looks of the previous generation. Women and men alike adorned themselves in flowing, often handmade garments that exuded a sense of effortless grace and individuality. This sartorial rebellion against the establishment was as much a political statement as it was a fashion choice.
Bohemian fashion drew heavily from a variety of influences, including ethnic and folk traditions from around the world. Peasant blouses, embroidered tunics, and maxi skirts became staples, often adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant colors. Accessories played a crucial role, with layered necklaces, oversized hats, and fringed bags completing the look. The emphasis was on comfort and self-expression, with each outfit telling a unique story.
Bohemian makeup and hairstyles emphasize natural beauty, effortless style, and a connection to nature. The makeup focuses on earthy tones, minimalistic application, and a dewy complexion, while the hairstyles embrace natural texture, loose waves, braids, and whimsical accessories. Together, they create a look that is both free-spirited and romantically timeless.
Several cultural icons popularized Bohemian fashion in the 1960s: Anita Pallenberg, Jane Birkin, Tabitha Getty, Janis Joplin and Joni Mitchell were among the women wearing bohemian clothes and leading a bohemian life.
Music was at the heart of the Bohemian subculture, with folk and psychedelic rock providing the soundtrack to the era. Artists like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Joni Mitchell became icons, not just for their music but for their distinctive Boho styles. Music festivals like Woodstock epitomized the Bohemian spirit, with thousands gathering to celebrate peace, love, and music in a communal and free-spirited environment.
Bohemian fashion, with its emphasis on individuality and artistic expression, has left an indelible mark on the fashion world. It stands as a testament to a time when young people dared to dream of a different way of living-one that prioritized creativity, community, and the freedom to be oneself. Whether through vintage boutiques or high-fashion runways, the Boho spirit remains a vibrant and enduring influence, celebrating the timeless allure of a life lived authentically and freely.
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⭐️ Hello dear dolls and welcome to my channel! My name is Emma Rosa Katharina and I'm making videos all about 1960s & 1970s fashion, makeup, music and pop-culture. I had a baby last spring and I'm uploading vlogs regularly sharing our life as a young family with you.So if you fancy the spirit of these long lost days I wanna welcome you to my world! On this channel, I upload videos every week surrounding topics such as vintage fashion, thrifting and all about the people that made the 60s & 70s so wonderful. So if you're looking for a little time travel back to the days of The Beatles, The Doors and the Rolling Stones I am happy to welcome you to my world! ⭐️
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Each time I hear the word 'bohemian' my mind flies to 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. I'm glad that I find myself wearing bohemian fashion pieces, like many necklaces and big skirts. Thanks for posting the video!❤❤
you should check out "moulin rouge" if you haven't!!
Love this! Anything thrifted, eclectic, homemade, flowing, loose fitting, folksy with chunky rings and I'm there! Not sure about communal living though! Love the idea that art, music and creativity were high on list of priorities.❤
As a 60s and 70s lover I really like these videos
I would loooove if you talked about 60s/70s country/western fashion
You get better every time i see you emma this is really good video ❤
I found your channel earlier today and as a 70s lover myself I must say that I love your vibe! 🌼
Oh thank you so much! I’m so happy to have you around 💌
Always loved the 60s a bit of 70s too thanks Emma 🌻
My favorite style you’ve done so far!
Very well researched video, Emma. I enjoyed learning about a subculture I knew little about. I really liked the toned down makeup look for women. Sometimes less is more.
Also, your blouse is really cool. It could easily be worn on a night out and look completely contemporary.
I'd vote for the surfer look of the 60s and 70s as a future episode. Having been an old surfer dude, we need representation too.
I'm so glad I found your channel! This was such a great video.
Great video. I would love to live the rest of my life in those beautiful flowy dresses.
have you come across any photos or information of people wearing studded leather wrist cuffs? My guitar hero Alvin Lee and his girlfriend would wear them constantly. The only information I could find out about studded leather cuffs at the time is that they were antiestablishment.
This video made me realize how bohemian my own style is!??!
Yes!! I feel like you’re a style is very casual and comfy bohemian 💌
I've looked at clouds from both sides now ❤ Hi there, Emma! Life has been kinda hectic lately but I’m back again! Just popping up to say that I’ve been loving your last videos. So informative and fascinating! I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the podcast, too. Thanks for your hard work!
Super- but it is polished. Short sharp o - Polish - Powlish is a nationality ;) Patrick Litchfield lived in our village at a place called Shougborough Hall. He was the queen's cousin. I was friends with his daughter Rose. 😊
English is not her first language my friend .
Emma, check out the novel Sister Stardust by Jane Green. ❤💄
I love boho fashion! I can’t remember if you’ve done “mod” fashion and makeup, that would be cool
@OHbabb574,great Era,more mary quant,but do like a long dress at times with knee high boots.😊
Emma you'd love Vali Myers then! ❤
Cool outfit em.😊
Thanks doll 💌
At 7.35 bet the girl got that peacock feather at biba in Kensington as I did.
virgin listening and watching
could you please list the name of the archive videos you use on your videos? i really love your content and i always wonder where the footage you use is from.
Oh of cause! I’ll start to link them xx
The one with Anita Pallenberg is her at Cannes and the ones of Jane and Serge I found by just googling their names together xx
I can't help but connect the aesthetics of the hippies, the bohemians, and other counter cultures of this time as in a tangential way, a rejection of Anglo, American, and North Western European Protestantism, the Protestant Work Ethic, and the Protestant ideas of modesty and prudence and in a small way an embrace of Catholic Medieval Europe. Though virtual all Christians today view the art and ornate designs of medieval Catholic/Gothic European cathedrals with high regard and and high praise, for centuries, Protestants in England, North America, and Northwestern Europe looked down on the Catholic counterpart as excessive, imprudent, sometimes even calling the ornate artistry of Catholicism wasteful and idolatrous. The Protestant Work Ethic is, among other things, the guiding principle of the Anglo-Saxon culture and most other English-speaking nations. Though its not like the hippies were attending mass or praying the rosary- creating communes and going on psychedelic trips is far from a traditional Catholic life-- I feel a very faint echo of Old European Catholicism in these subcultures.
Most Bohemians were financially and politically sauvy... they could see details most folks missed. Those caught up in drug addiction lost most of what they had before hitting rock bottom. I was there I saw it happen...
lol I hate how this Era is literally raiding EVERYTHING from Our Babyhoods, through Our Childhoods, through Our Teens, Into Our Adulthoods
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