It is simply a Mini. Innocence or challenge to society?

           

             Fashion opens more and more. When Madonna in the beginning of 80s appeared in public dressed in provocative bra from Jean- Paul Gautier. It was quite a sensational back then. However at the beginning of third millennium “boudoir " fashion such as corsets, lacy bras , garter belts, and elegant baggy dresses has became very commonplace for everyday life! This is the time when even fashion experts find hard to explain where this thin line between underwear and outerwear.
              Of course this powerful wave of sexuality literally swept went all over catwalks of New York, Milan and Paris. It couldn’t not reflect on actual skirt length. The leading designers now are looking for inspiration in the fashion era of Mary Quant and Andre Courrege.    

             Fashion experts still argue who was the first who decided to make skirt shorter. They usually give preference to a “futuristic” Courrege and the “Lolita of fashion industry "- Mary Quant. In 1955 a modest graduate of Gouldsmits College opened a small boutique "Market" on King's Road.  It took five years for aspiring fashion designer to overcome a kind of psychological barrier she had. 1960 changed everything in fashion history and in the Mary’s life. She created the first real mini! Revolution was accomplished. In 1966 Quant was announced in the UK “Woman of the Year ". Her creations were included in every European fashionista Closets under 50y/o.

Dresses inspired by
60s look of Mary Quant

Mary Quant mini modeled by Twiggy

Andre Courrege

               

               Despite her shocking form miniskirt ... was as personification of innocence. Designers assumed that miniskirt’s simplicity and futuristic form should visually rejuvenate their clients. No wonder that at the same time mini became an idol of young teenage girl - Twiggy. Her weight was only 45 pounds. And as an indispensable accessory she used cute plastic flower that was supposed to emphasize the purity of the intentions of its owner.
               However, designers of the third millennium were aware of powerful sexual of showing nude female legs. Miniskirts turned into powerful weapon to win hearts (and wallets) of strongest half of mankind. In today’s world mini belongs to wardrobe of any confident business woman who’s very often do not like the innocent one “flower “.
               At this moment it doesn’t matter anymore if you are innocent doll, babe or lady-vamp because you can find mini for your style.

               As shorter skirts gets as more attention it require for an. Invasion of mini means that jacket should be slightly longer, slightly higher heels and pantyhose - much darker. "Vogue"’s Magazine in one of their issues formally approved black tights , which now become an indispensable element of any fashionista 's wardrobe ( you should pay attention to Armani lace stockings and sexy black transparent Prada pantyhose) . Designer’s special is also high boots that covers the knee. Maybe you remember that famous style worn by Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman "?

                 However in order to feel comfortable in this outfit you have to be confident and try do not pay attention to other people comments. A good antidote to the idle gossip remember Nan Kempner story. When in early 70s she were not allowed to have a dinner at the best French restaurants in New York since she was wearing pants! Without hesitation lady took off her pants and proudly entered the room, showing off her jacket and gorgeous legs! Perhaps then actual fashion was born! Fashion for supermini !