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A History Of...
indie style guide on TensionWIRE.com

Tips & Style History

 Ever wonder where your favorite look came from? Check out the history of classic fashion and brands on TensionWIRE's A History Of... Browse below to find your favorites. Mod style | Rockabilly Style | Punk Fashion | Indie Brand Videos on TensionWIRE. Don't see what you want? No problem! Just let us know at info@tensionwire.com. Find out more about your favorite brands on the TensionWIRE blog right here
 
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Braces
Braces
A staple of British fashion over the last 100 years, brace suspenders (or braces) were originally strictly utilitarian in function. Braces made their initial foray into fashion popularity in the late 60s as the Mod movement gained popularity and Mod youths began to adopt practical blue-collar clothing styles.
The Fedora
The Fedora
Fedora hats: a classically dapper working-class accessory whose design has been largely unchanged throughout the 20th century. Originally a European style, the fedora was introduced to the Americas in the 1880's, largely due to the prominent French play "Fedora", of which the chapeau takes its name.
The Wayfarer
The Wayfarer
Introduced by Ray-Ban in 1952, wayfarer sunglasses have been keepin it cool for men and women for generations. Known for their trapezoidal frame and sturdy arms, wayfarers exude a type of cool and strong demeanor that is often unmatched by other styles.
Gingham Shirts
Gingham Shirts
Originally imported as a stripped fabric the gingham is now known for its checked pattern. During the 18th century, when it was being produced in the mills, the gingham became a popular English pattern. Gingham shirts were also popularized by the mod movements since the 1960s and continue to be linked with indie and mod music.
Keep Calm | Keep Calm Posters
Keep Calm | Keep Calm Posters
The original Keep Calm & Carry On posters where produced in 1939 during WWII. This campaign served up optimistic messages to raise the morale of the British public.
Rockabilly Clothes | Rockabilly Style
Rockabilly Clothes | Rockabilly Style
Rockabilly style, the ultimate combination of tradition, music and fashion. Rockabilly, as a form of music, grew out of a combination of urban rhythm and blues, western-style boogie and gritty hillbilly traditions...
Mod Fashion | Mod Clothing
Mod Fashion | Mod Clothing
Mod Style originated in London, during the 1950s & 60s. A mixture of British scooter culture, African American soul, Jamaican ska, British beat music, and French/Italian fashion.
Styles Punk | TensionWIRE Indie Brands
Styles Punk | TensionWIRE Indie Brands
Punk Fashion much like the music is a constantly changing genre. Read a short take on the styles of Punk fashion and browse the latest TensionWIRE picks.