“Italian designers capture tone of ‘way out’ world.”
Space-age fashions from Ebony magazine, October 1965.
“It’s definitely “in” to be “way out” in the fashion world. This summer’s swimsuit styles, a kaleidoscope of colour and flesh, were a tip-off. They have given way to even more inspired fall and winter stylings. And the Ebony Fashion Fair styles from sunny Italy feature fashions that will put you in orbit.”
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- Era if the space here is ushered into fashiony Biki – lightweight space helmets and white pants with lacing capture packaged “astronautical” look.
“You have to be alert to be au courant these days. Top designers are trying to capture the pace and tone of the modern world. Feminine headgear alone, as shown on these pages, points up trend: sculptured space helmets, hooded masks a la The Phantom, leopard-skin cowls from fictional jungle goddesses, fluffy-sequined-ostrich-feathered coats – all might have been “too much” in bygone days.”
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- Intriguing look, with wispy veil, decorative flower, highlights at-home outfits too. Rust and forest green show richness of styling with “Moon Maiden” shift and comfortable lounging suit for spaceman Flash Gordon’s girls.
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- For the cool adventuress, these jaunty coats have intriguing, James Bond-like styling. With these designs, Balestra of Rome has combined comfort with good looks.
“But today, there is a revolution in the concept of clothed beauty. As someone put it, “A woman is either a goddess or a doormat.” You won’t find a doormat on these pages! For decoration is no longer a slave to practicality and simplicity. Why be plain in a snazzy world? Why be chained to the everyday world when astronauts float in space? That’s what space age fashion pacemakers ask.”
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- Science fiction is evoked by bare-shoulder Tiffeau-Bush at-home outfits.
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- Helmet-maiden look has origins in pages of comic books, will add mystery as well as protection from elements.
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- Interplanetary elegance of matching helmet-hat graces space-influenced cocktail dress by Biki.
