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70's men trousers

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70's men pants
Title
70's men trousers
Description
These men’s patchwork bell-bottom trousers reflect the transition from Mod fashion to hippie style in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Constructed from brightly colored velvet panels with mixed prints and textures, the pants emphasize individuality, experimentation, and handcrafted aesthetics associated with countercultural fashion. The high waist and dramatic flared silhouette are characteristic of the era’s bell-bottom style, while the use of plush fabrics and vibrant patchwork challenged traditional ideas of masculine dress. The design reflects the increasingly gender-fluid and expressive approach to fashion that emerged during the hippie movement.
June 16, 1975June 16, 1975
Date
1971
Fashion Item
trousers
Fashion style
Hippie
designed for
New Man
Materials
Rayon and velvet
cut velvet
rayon
Location
The Museum at FIT
Fashion Institute of Technology
Identifier
91.111.9
Donor
John Brooks Adams
Site pages
1970s
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