Hippie Movement In The 1960s

This essay is about hippie movement, which consist of “hippie chic”, “trippy hippie”, “ethnic hippie”, “fantasy hippie”, “retro hippie” and “craft hippie” that was popular in 20th century, developed in 1960s in United States and then had been spread around the world. Also, in this essay will be explained things like how the trend influenced economic, cultural and technological spheres at that time and how it impacts on today’s fashion. The term “hippie” came from “Hipster”, hipsters are people who believed that their life-mission is to make love and spread it, while being totally against any wars. This trend was about floral clothing, trippy colors, fur, retro fabrics, about self-expression and freedom of choice. As part of the hippie trend,
Some of them had a radical and violent political action as they were children of postwar affluence and were against material aspirations of their
Like this New York developed its own style-identity by combining vintage, luxury and ethnic trends. While in California back-to-nature hippies were into vibrant music scene, mild climate, and relaxed mood. In San Francisco there was a place called “The Haight” that was like a magnet for young people who were interested in exploring hippie lifestyle. (Whitley 2013) People who went there used to connect with the nature and celebrate peace and love.
By the end of 60s, young people were accepting and adopting the new trend, but it was more about style and accessories and not about activism. The main attributes of this hippie style were flowers, beads, sandals, American Indian leather and fringe, and colorfully tie-dyed T-shirts and if a person from previous generation would see anyone with long hair and being unconventionally dressed, he/she would consider this person as a hippie. (Whitley