Decoding Fashion Trends. Hippie Chic.

As the Woodstock generation challenged the status quo, a cultural revolution was born, with repercussions felt in the fashion world. For the first time, haute couture designers did not dictate all trends; instead, hippies and young people on the street provided inspiration for many of the latest styles. Hippies created a unique look with their long hair and vibrant mix of ethnic and vintage clothing that trickled up the fashion ladder, even to the runways of the world's top fashion houses. The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and Cher were among the iconic rock stars and celebrities who popularized the fun and colorful fashions that emerged.

The emerging hippie culture adopted an eclectic, highly individual appearance, blending vintage and ethnic clothing with fashions inspired by contemporary psychedelic Pop art, nature, fantasy, and ethnographic art. "Hippie Chic" features 54 ensembles in a variety of materials (crushed velvet, eyelet, satin, leather), techniques and embellishments (tie-dye, patchwork, beads, and fringe), and styles ranging from psychedelic to retro.

It captures the energy and vibrancy of the style and period through works by Ossie Clark, Betsey Johnson, and "Granny Takes a Trip," as well as more established designers such as Geoffrey Beene, Arnold Scaasi, and Yves Saint Laurent. "Hippie Chic" provides an immersive experience throughout the gallery with shag rugs, spinning lights, and rotating platforms.