Hippie fashion
Tie dye was the typical hippie iconic clothing, but really it was just a quick fix for adding some color to your wardrobe. Most hipsters work it a bit harder with ethnic highlights, reused, cut-up clothing, and self-made style.
A self made man
My name is Tree Light. I like to make my things because I try not to buy anything if I can help it. And I like to make things how I want them. I keep it simple.
From top to bottom he has made all his clothing.
His pants can be unlaced at the legs to make them into shorts.
His pants can be unlaced at the legs to make them into shorts.
One of the overlooked fashions is homemade clothing. It is ignored because no one makes money off of it. Handmade clothing is truly a unique fashion, one suited to the individual. At the beginning of the hippy culture, it was this self-made style that was ‘in’. Now, like all rebellious styles, hippy fashion has been commercialized and hence made trivial and generic. The whole counterculture vibe has been summarized into tie-dye.
SIMPLE HIPPY FASHION
“These are wild peas. You see them all over the place. They grow in huge groups around my farm. We sort of fostered them to grow in areas around the house and whatnot. I picked some and made a little wreath. It’s simple, it's natural, beautiful, and easy to put together.”
MORE THAN TIE-DYE
Tie-dye is the way we show our true colors as a hippie. But it is not the only way. Fashion never stays the same so what is hip with the hippies today?
Fashion is blasting past tie dye. We love splashes of color but have added computerized fractals.
I mean there really is no rules for color. Just wear it.
But earth tones work also, especially with patterns.
Of course there is the marijuanna leaf. That always flies.
Hippies can be cool and wear black too.
Black and white stripes, polka dots, and tiger stripes.
Checkers.
Or whatever- just as long as your unique.
But what is the rage today? Is it pink fish?
With the ecology of the world on our minds, plants of all kinds are what the hip are wearing.
But the real rage of the day is mushrooms. With the movie Fantastic Fungi rocking the hippie movie scene, and the increasing knowledge that fungi will help remediate the toxic soil we have created in this millennium, the hip are wearing images of fungi.
Both men and women are adorning themselves in fungi fashion.
Cute as a mushroom cap.
Anatomically correct mushroom wear.
Here is a combo of a few style revolutions - men in stretch pants, black and white, and mushrooms!
Mushroom earrings.
If you can’t find a fabric or jewelry, just wear a hat that makes you look like a mushroom.
This group made their own mushroom hats and implanted chia seeds on their vests to give them a tactile, earthy look.
Fungi is the fashion for fun guys
a balance between
earthy and color
Hip is a philosophy that is revealed in the fashion. hippy’s love color but to be truly hip combining color with darker tones make a statement of earthy artistry.
Notice the mushrooms- a universal image of the hip. Anyone who is fun-loving loves mushrooms. With a splash of color and some eyeballs in the mushrooms -it is a statement of mind expansion.
But the hip understand that mushrooms are not just for trippin’, they are also medicine and beautiful symbols of the Earth.
Patterns are important, but how to know a hip pattern is tricky. It has to be unique but also timeless- nothing too cliché.
Now, this is art. You can tell a really good shirt if you just can’t take your eyes off of it.
The trick is to get into color yet stay connected to the Earth. When wearing color add a reference to a part of the natural world that inspires you. Hence the moon necklace.
Keep the fabrics natural, the colors bright but cool it down with a mix of brown or black, and if you really want to be hip - strap a baby to you because there ain’t nothing cooler than a hip mom.
With just a little color, a hand-made hat, and some flowers - hip is an easy and fun fashion
Part of the fashion is also environmental with an ethnic hand-woven basket for shopping.
Male Freedom
The bold color, the open shirt, the black edging- all are groundbreaking in the realm of men’s fashion. The hip makes their own way and don’t let the cliche definitions define them.
Subtle but interesting. Men taking on patterns is a way of breaking free from monotone in men’s fashion
His name is John, a common name for a beautifully unique man. Jewelry makes a man.
The Square Paradigm is oppressive but when we are raised with oppression, it becomes the norm. Women have been trying for decades to find their freedom, but men also are repressed but just don’t know it. Let’s talk about men’s fashions to illustrate the unconscious, self-inflicted, repression of men. When you look at men’s wear it is very boring- jeans, t-shirt with advertising and a baseball cap. Any statement of uniqueness a man can express is what brand is on his hat and t-shirt. The homogeny is stifling, yet widely accepted. It is accepted because of mostly fear; fear of being called a woman, fear of being gay, fear of not fitting in.
He made his own patchwork pants
He put a kids jean pocket on the side.
When a man lets go of fear- that is when he really becomes his own man. He has courage to be himself. Now he can grow his hair or beard, wear colors, put on jewelry, make his own cloths, choose his own beauty. And you know what- women like that.
Color is masculine
Men are manly when they break out of the culture that binds them.
NOt only tie-dyed but with happy faces.
Vincent is a painter and makes water paper. He helps people grow their own food and helps get homegrown food to local people. What a radical! Yet it is so simple. And he looks so good doing it. Heart sunglasses really made my head turn.
Vincent’s pants took shredding to a classy new level.
Charls says he felt like shit, so he dressed for power- black and gold
Black and gold on a gray day.
His name is Tree Light and he made all his own cloths.
“I make my own cloths for functionality but also for self-reliance; not having to be a part of a consumeristic culture that I don’t think is ultimately sustainable. It’s something for myself and if other people take inspiration form it, thats cool.”
He made his own shoes and carved his own buttons. You don’t need a lot of extra cloths when the cloths you have are special.
Wabi sabi
Old fur pelts, sowed together in a new pattern. Bold, modern, but made with old material. Wabi Sabi, the Japanese word for something beautiful, that is more precious because it is fixed or made from something old or broken.
Modern Hippie fashion takes the old and makes it new. It explores the edges of acceptability with an open mind but with environmental consideration.
Basically old retro polyester, with the collar cut off and alterations- yes.
New polyester from big box store- no.
The best description of one of the factors that influences what clothing is chosen by a hippie is Wabi Sabi.
Wabi Sabi- a Japanese world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.” - Wikipedia
Its a relaxed style where natural funk and crazy color collide-
tie dye and hiking boots
A great combo of standing out and blending in
Ponchos are not passe
Comfortable and one size fits all
She has so many good things going on - leopard skin mask, woven hat, tie dye, and Humboldt!
Think about what you love and then put it on.
Bold flower print dress
Hippie fashion is playful and humorous with a love of the old, the funky, and the exotic.
Counter culture has moved way beyond tie dye....
Combining cultures, patterns and color in a personal and unique way is the root of hip fashion. Model, Aisa, chose an old t-shirt, cut up and a bold floral dress.
Clashing is so much fun
When you can’t find any hippie wear just pull out all the crazy colors in the back of your closet and put them all together. Now you are groovin’
The Utility belt- environmental and practical
Irina has the hip fashion of world fabrics and used rugged satchel. No need to throw out well loved things. It is Wabi Sabi - the beauty of the well used object.
Utility belt
Fashion needs to be utilitarian also. To be ecologically conscious the utility belt will save the earth. Bring your own utensils, hanky, and cup to stop the stream of disposables.
belts are power
With no pockets in most women’s clothing, we need the belt to be prepared. Flash light and a knife help with any situation.
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