Question 1

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 2

Were there watches in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is a caftan from the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What was worn in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What do you call furniture from the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What dresses did they wear in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

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 8

How can I tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Are go-go boots from the 1960s or 1970s?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What was the dress style in the 1960s called?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

What is 1960s-style furniture called?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

Who designed the lithographic poster for the Moulin Rouge?

Accepted Answer

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec designed the lithographic poster for the Moulin Rouge. Officially titled Moulin Rouge: La Goulue, the poster came from a run of around 3,000 copies. Toulouse-Lautrec released the full-color print in 1891. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.

Question 13

Who were famous designers in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

Famous fashion designers in the 1990s include Vivienne Westwood, Miuccia Prada, Jean Paul Gaultier and Thierry Mugler.

For collectors and fashion lovers all over the world, ‘90s fashion has become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, who never wear the same thing twice. And because fast fashion didn’t yet exist, 1990s fashion trends and apparel — vintage '90s clothing, handbags and accessories — have a quality appreciated by the millennial generation: authenticity.

Find 1990s Chanel bags, Moschino pants, Margiela jackets and other vintage garments and accessories on 1stDibs.

Question 14

What is the ’80s design style called?

Accepted Answer

What the ’80s design style is called varies, as multiple styles are associated with the decade. Some people refer to the designs of the period using the generic term postmodern. Pieces featuring bright colors, geometric shapes, strong patterns and abstract designs may be classified as Memphis style. Synthwave style drew inspiration from the new wave and punk music scenes, including technology-inspired motifs, such as grid lines and vibrant neon colors. Another 1980s design style is commonly referred to as ’80s Cute. Pioneered by designer Lisa Frank, it typically features whimsical imagery, such as rainbows, hearts and fast food. Find a large collection of 1980s furniture and decorative objects 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.

Question 16

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 17

Which designer became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s?

Accepted Answer

The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.

Question 18

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.

1960s Poster Design

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Spectacle Dada Tristan Tzara Ribemont-Dessaignes Coeur a Gaz Bryen, 1960s

20th Century American Posters

New York c1960s TWA Travel Advertising Poster, David Klein

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Prints and Multiples

Paul SalmonsenPaul Salomonsen 'Y Chair' 1960s photograph Danish Design poster, 2014

1960s Prints and Multiples

F. BettencourtOriginal psychedelic Cream concert poster by F. Bettencourt, Circa 1970

20th Century Decorative Art

Monkey, Polish, Zoo, Poster, 1967, Vintage, Waldemar Swierzy, Yellow

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s British Wales Rhyl Travel Poster Bird Seagull Design

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s British Coach Travel Poster Pop Art Illustration Design

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s Travel Poster for British Transport Pop Art Luggage Design

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s British Travel Poster Roman Wall Tour Designed by Edward Clarke

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Posters

1960s Arman Art Exhibition Poster Design Pop Art Guitar

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s London British Travel Poster by Daphne Padden, Pop Art Illustration Design

Vintage 1960s German Modern Posters

1960s Hajek Art Exhibition Poster Abstract Art Pop Art Design

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s London Travel Poster by GB Karo Pop Art British Design

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s British Coach Travel Poster German Rhine Valley Landscape

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s Spain Travel Poster by Royston Cooper Pop Art

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s Rare British Transport Poster by Royston Cooper Trees

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s Luggage Pop Art Travel Poster for British Transport Abstract

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s British Bus Travel Poster by Harry Stevens Pop Art

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s Rare Vintage British Transport Soccer Football Poster by Royston Cooper

Vintage 1960s British Posters

"Barbarella" Film Poster, 1968

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Posters

Poland Invites You, Vintage Polish Poster by Jan Kotarbinski, 1960

Vintage 1960s Posters

49 Grand-Palais Paris Motor Show Original Vintage Poster

Mid-20th Century Danish Posters

1960s Bijorn Wiinblad The Magic Flute Papagenda Whimsical Silkscreened Poster

1960s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Milton GlaserVintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

1960s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Milton GlaserVintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Milton GlaserVintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

1960s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Milton GlaserVintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

1960s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Milton GlaserVintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

1960s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Milton GlaserVintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

1960s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Milton GlaserVintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

1960s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Milton GlaserVintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

1960s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Milton GlaserVintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

20th Century Polish Decorative Art

CYRK Tightrope Balancing Bear 1960s Polish Circus Poster, Syska

Vintage 1960s American Historical Memorabilia

Washington D.C. National Airlines Vintage Travel Poster, circa 1960s

1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

The Devil's Bride, Original psychedelic horror/occult drive-in film poster, 1968, 1968

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s British Wales Rhyl Travel Poster People Design

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s British Horse Racing Travel Poster Jockeys Horse Design

Vintage 1960s Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s British Travel Poster by Royston Cooper Caveman Art Design

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Posters

1960s Red Edinburgh International Festival Poster Pop Art Design

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Posters

Paul Salmonsen
Paul Salomonsen 'Y Chair' 1960s photograph Danish Design poster, 2014

F. Bettencourt
Original psychedelic Cream concert poster by F. Bettencourt, Circa 1970

Milton Glaser
Vintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

Milton Glaser
Vintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

Milton Glaser
Vintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

Milton Glaser
Vintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

Milton Glaser
Vintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

Milton Glaser
Vintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

Milton Glaser
Vintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

Milton Glaser
Vintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967

Milton Glaser
Vintage Bob Dylan Souvenir Poster (designed by Milton Glaser 1960s), 1967