There was a renaissance in the refinement of men’s fashion during the early 1960s as it was influenced by Italian designers. Men’s suits became more tight fitting. Formal leisure suits and single breasted suits with short tailored jackets and narrow lapels worn with narrow collared shirts and thin ties became popular. The mods proved that men could care about the clothes they wore. This attitude allowed changes in men’s fashion as the decade progressed.

Narrow pants were worn by the fashionable young with 'winkle picker' shoes. Longer hair replaced the crew-cut, but it was still slicked back with oil and gel. Facial hair became more respectable and sideburns became popular. Custom made tailoring remained a tradition for men. Chelsea boots became fashionable.

In the late 60's men's dress became more fancy and feminine. Men grew their hair, wore wide polka dotted ties, paisley flouncy shirts in fluorescent colours and bell-bottomed velvet pants. The 'peacock' style of dressing became popular with men. Men dressed up as a form of self-expression or to attract women. Fashion designers strengthened their colours and made tight fitting trousers for men in bright and bold, purple and orange, flower prints on velvet fabric combinations. Jewellery collections were launched for men.

Last updated: June 01, 2003

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