In 1966 Time Magazine described London as a city ‘pulsating with half a dozen separate veins of excitement.’ Things were certainly moving and grooving in England after the 1950s, but most especially in London, England’s hip capital. It was there where the first discotheque opened in 1961.

The British film industry was responsible for introducing a series of unknown actresses who quickly became very popular. Large US studios began to finance Britain’s film Industry to cash in on the popularity of anything British. As a result filmmakers from all over the world flocked to Britain.

Many of the most popular models, actors and fashion designers came from Great Britain and because of this the country grew in popularity. In the early 60s the Union Jack image was very popular and was seen on all types of accessories like mugs, badges and shopping bags and was even incorporated into clothing.

Carnaby Street was a dusty Soho back street lined with empty warehouses, which would eventually turn into England’s hip and world famous shopping district. Shops that were situated in Carnaby Street in the sixties were trendy fashion shops and lots of John Stephen’s Boutiques for men.

Last updated: June 01, 2003

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