Summary
White Rabbit » by Jefferson Airplane. And see her below, sporting a Paisley pattern where her bandmates display a look not so far from their colleagues in TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS »: THE BEATLES, POP MUSIC AND INDIAN INSPIRATION" color and fantasy. More than any other, the psychedelic motif invites you to have fun with style . With the Beatles, for example, you don't choose: it's sometimes sober and elegant, sometimes whimsical and ultra-colorful depending on the mood, the context.
One of the best-selling records of the 70s is none other than Pink Floyd's " Dark Side Of The Moon ". But before becoming one of the flagships of soaring and progressive rock, Pink Floyd was one of the stars of the London psychedelic underground scene. In 1966-1967, the group was led by Syd Barrett, one of the greatest cursed geniuses of the rock style .
Burned out by drug use, he would gradually be pushed towards the release of Pink Floyd in 1968. He literally imploded at the same time as psychedelia exploded around the world. Many people would not come out of the 60s unscathed. In the meantime, " Piper at the Gates of Dawn ", the group's first album, is a classic of the genre.
Besides, the clothing style printed by Pink Floyd is in the image of swinging London: colorful, populated with patterns, ruffled shirts and scarves . Difficult to wear on a daily basis, you think? Obviously, the Pink Floyd outfits of those years are relatively marked. But that is also what makes them charming.
The group doesn't only dress in strong colours, improbable materials and patterns. We can draw inspiration here and there, for a more contemporary approach. The patterned vest , for example, often used. The shirts and scarves of course, in a more current version. Colour combinations. And everything that is not necessarily psychedelic but which contributes just as much to Syd Barrett's style. You can see a glimpse of it in some photos circulating on the web: the pea coat, the velvet blazer, the henley or the striped tops .
TIPS TO REMEMBER
- We can find some of the charm and clothing curiosities of sixties psychedelia by looking at vintage pieces.
- Tone down the overly loud patterns if need be , take a look online for Syd Barrett's looks - not all of them are 100% psychedelic and there are some very useful pieces that you may even already own.
To explore other patterns, such as flowers:
