Question 1

What was in fashion in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What colors were fashionable in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is 1950s furniture called?

Accepted Answer

1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.

Question 4

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 5

What watches were popular in 1950s?

Accepted Answer

Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.

Question 6

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.

Question 7

Who was the most famous fashion designer in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What did men wear in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

Question 10

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.

Question 11

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

Accepted Answer

In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.

Question 12

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

Accepted Answer

The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.

Question 13

Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

Who was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?

Accepted Answer

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.

1950s Mens Fashion

Mid-20th Century Post-War Figurative Prints

HemjieFrench Mid-Century 1950s Mens Fashion Design Vintage Suit Lithograph Print, 1957

Mid-20th Century Post-War Figurative Prints

HemjieFrench Mid-Century 1950s Mens Fashion Design Vintage Suit Lithograph Print, C1955

Mid-20th Century Post-War Figurative Prints

HemjieFrench Mid-Century 1950s Mens Fashion Design Vintage Suit Lithograph Print, 1957

Mid-20th Century Post-War Figurative Prints

HemjieFrench Mid-Century 1950s Mens Fashion Design Vintage Suit Lithograph Print, 1952

Mid-20th Century Post-War Figurative Prints

HemjieFrench Mid-Century 1950s Mens Fashion Design Vintage Suit Lithograph Print, 1953

1950s Tunics

1950S Blue Plaid Cotton Men's Tunic Shirt

1950s Blouses and Tops

1950'S Blue & White Striped Cotton Men's Grandad Flannel Lined Shirt Made In G

1950s French Shoes

1950s Nude Leather Derbys Men Shoes Size 41 or 8.5 US

1950s Jackets

1950S Blue & White Wool Men's 18Th Century Style Rfevolutionary Jacket With Tai

1950s Bolero Jackets

1950S Dark Grey Cotton Melange Men's European Made Workwear Jacket

1950s Bolero Jackets

1950S Blue & White Striped Cotton Men's Tunic Shirt As/Is

1950s Casual Dresses

1950S CHESTER BARRIE Khaki Wool Gabardine Men's Bespoke Coat

1950s American Surfing Clothing

New Men's Iolani Sportswear Painted Turquoise Hawaiian Footprint Shirt–M, 1950s

1950s Blouses and Tops

1950S PICASSO Yellow & Brown Silk Rare Men's Shirt Deadstock

1950s Blouses and Tops

1950S Black & White Grey Poly Blend Knit Men's Shirt

1950s T-Shirts

1950S PICASSO Multicolor Gold Lamé Men's Shirt Made From Sari Silk

1950s Blouses and Tops

1950S Blue Cotton Men's Workwear Pullover Shirt With Patch Pockets

1950s American Bowling Shirts

Men’s King Louie Ten Strike Royal Blue Bowling Shirt – Medium, 1950s

1950s T-Shirts

1950S Black & White Pima Cotton Micro Plaid Check Loop Button Men's Shirt

1950s Blouses and Tops

1950S Seafoam Green Cotton Blend Men's Long Sleeved Shirt With Hand-Embroidered

1950s Blouses and Tops

1950S White Cotton Mens Ladies-On-A-String Novelty Puppet Print Pajama Top

1950s Blouses and Tops

1950S Green Rayon Florida Pin-Up Girl Tourist Photo Print Mens Aloha Shirt

1950s Modern Figurative Photography

Slim AaronsSlim Aarons Estate Edition - The Prince Of Capri, 1958

1950s Smoking Jackets

1950's Men's Cobalt Blue Brocaded Smoking Jacket

1950s Smoking Jackets

1950's Men's Prussian Blue Silk Brocaded Smoking Jacket

1950s American Shoes

1950s Men's Butterfly & Daisy Cowboy Boots

1950s American Shirts

1950s Never-worn Men's Rayon Print Shirt

1950s American Shirts

1950s Men's Rayon Shirt, Never Worn Store Stock

1950s American Shirts

1950s Never-worn Men's Bamboo Print Rayon Shirt

1950s American Shirts

1950s Never-worn Men's Cotton Pullover - Crazy Beats

1950s American Shirts

Lurline 1950s New/Old Hawaiian Cruise Mens Silk Shirt

1950s American Shirts

1950s Never-worn Men's Navy Print Beau Brummel Shirt

1950s American Blouses and Tops

1950s Never-worn Men's Striped Beau Brummel Shirt

1950s American Trouser Pant Suits

1950s Men's Suit Navy Fleck VERY Tall Size

1950s American Trouser Pant Suits

1950s Men's Gabardine Suit Belt Back H Bar C Large

1960s Unknown Chinese Dresses

1950s 60s Mad Men Asian Motif Golden Wiggle Satin Dress-V back Side Slit

Mid-20th Century Post-War Figurative Prints

HemjieFrench Mid-Century 1950s Mens Fashion Design Vintage Suit Lithograph Print, 1953

1950s American Vests

Men's Chimayo Wool Vest with Concho Buttons. 1950's.

1950s Bolero Jackets

1950/60's Mens Silk Sharkskin Gold Vat Pack Dinner Jacket

1950s Blouses and Tops

Hemjie
French Mid-Century 1950s Mens Fashion Design Vintage Suit Lithograph Print, 1957

Hemjie
French Mid-Century 1950s Mens Fashion Design Vintage Suit Lithograph Print, C1955

Hemjie
French Mid-Century 1950s Mens Fashion Design Vintage Suit Lithograph Print, 1957

Hemjie
French Mid-Century 1950s Mens Fashion Design Vintage Suit Lithograph Print, 1952

Hemjie
French Mid-Century 1950s Mens Fashion Design Vintage Suit Lithograph Print, 1953

Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons Estate Edition - The Prince Of Capri, 1958

Hemjie
French Mid-Century 1950s Mens Fashion Design Vintage Suit Lithograph Print, 1953

Hemjie
French Mid-Century 1950s Mens Fashion Design Vintage Suit Lithograph Print, 1957