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Pucci opened his first Fashion House of Emilio Pucci in Italy, an unconventional choice for him -
The first universal credit card was introduced by the Diner's Club Inc. and could be used in different establishments -
Rock and Roll emerges as a defined musical style in the early 1950s to mid 50s -
The hydrogen bomb program was confirmed by President Truman. -
The Korean war begins between North and South Korean -
Dresses without waistlines begin to appear by Balenciaga. Many women switched to this new style.
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The camera is now given a built in flash. -
The first Miss World Pageant was founded. Fashion trends from around the world were given major publicity. -
At age 25 after the death of her father Elizabeth II becomes queen. -
The show I love Lucy first debuts. The 1st season had over 10 million viewers watching. -
In 1953 brow line glasses gained momentum for men. Men wore them in everyday attire, not just for work. -
Women wearing hats became a common trend. They would add them to a Sunday dress. The hats would be large, and wide brimmed instead of small and thinner hats. -
Coco Chanel reopens her fashion house after being closed for 15 years. -
The first coloured TV episode is aired. But over the next few decades programming was still black and white. -
Vietnam war begins November 1st 1955 and continues until 1975 -
Rosa parks refuses to give up her seat to a white man resulting in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, lasting 381 days. -
Women's fashion became more feminine and a silhouette change resulted in dresses appearing more mature. -
Fur and fur coats were a fashion high in 1956. Society saw wearing fur as a show of luxury and wealth, many women wanted to wear fur. -
The Broadway show, My fair lady's costumes influenced men's and women's fashion. The peaches and cream beauty complexions as well as the swept up hairdos became the beauty ideal -
Film actress Grace Kelly marries the prince of Monaco, Prince Rainier III -
Indoor malls now make running errands easier. The first mall opens in Minnesota -
Elvis Presley becomes an international, world acclaimed star with his film Love me Tender -
Givenchy launches the sack dress. A formless, waistless dress that narrowed at the hem. The shape started in 1951 -
A need to create new ideas and fashion trends led to three new silhouettes. The almond silhouette, the sack silhouette and the egg, melon and balloon skirts which changed the silhouette.
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Paris fashion dictates shorter skirts above the knee
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Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson die in a plane crash over Clear Lake, Iowa -
Barbie dolls are invented for children