The History of Fashion: Most Important Style Moments of the 20th Century
1960s: Pearls
While pearls had been popular among upper classes since the Middle Ages, the '60s brought about fashion pearls that were much less expensive, usually made out of plastic. These pearls were supposed to convey social status, while also promoting femininity and class.
Pearls weren’t the only iconic piece of wardrobe on the set of Audrey Hepburn’s best-known film. Her black dress made such a splash that in recent years; it sold for nearly a million dollars at auction!
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