The fifties were refreshing, people developed a mutual respect boundary and got on with everyday living. Out of the depression and done with the war it was a decade that allowed people to make a radical change in their lifestyle. Of course political disputes continued to circulate the globe and clashes between Communism and Capitalism dominated the decade but there was still a huge step of improvement that had been built between societies. Family's got back on their feet and there was a vision of possibilities that were beginning to present themselves.
The Fifties were glamourous and Hollywood was filled with movie stars. Marilyn Monroe seduced her audience with her angel like beauty and Sofia Loren's fierce features swayed the crowds. It was all about beauty and flaunting what you had. In previous decades woman appeared insignificant and withdrawn, the fifties brought a new light to feminism and the limelight offered them the freedom of expression.
The sounds of Elvis, Ricky Nelson and Chuck Berry complimented this new style of living, it was about laughter and entertainment. People were finally having fun, the Gents kept it smart and the Ladies were charismatic and enchanting. The 'New look' was adopted and Fashion was once again to dominate a prestigious and seductive culture.
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