Fashioning the Beatles
Book description
John, Paul, George, and Ringo were more than great musicians: they were the quintessential fashion icons of one of the most exciting and memorable fashion eras of all time. From their starts in black leather through Sgt. Pepper to Nehru collars and psychedelia, the Beatles used clothing to express their…
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The Beatles turned the 1960s on its head with their music, their hair, and their fashion style. Starting with the bespoke suits their manager Brian Epstein had made for them to replace the rough leather jackets and pants that defined their Hamburg era to the psychedelic prints that they used on their clothes, cars, and even musical instruments. The Beatles were the driving force for the apparel of the youth culture.
Deirdre Kelly chronicles the rapidly changing look of the Beatles through the decade. They influenced the style of contemporary bands and the shops of Carnaby Street and the Swinging…