The 1960s was a revolutionary decade. It highlighted an era of change and post-war citizen awareness. People, especially the youth, dressed in a way to express rebellion at fixed and commonly accepted notions and social norms.
They experimented and handled trial and error with a sense of responsibility for their actions. It was also a time when the world acknowledged the strength of economy. The 1960s witnessed a major paradigm shift in the way the world viewed experiment and innovation. It was an era that paved the stage for the 'information and communication revolution' in the 21st century.
The fashion naturally displayed the innermost recesses of the human psyche that was going through much change. The changes associated with women empowerment, various issues relating to human rights and racial equality were reflected in the acceptance of casual, comfortable attire.