60s nostalgia - forty years on

01/02/2007

Who remembers the fads of the 1960s? Like bellbottoms - those wide-legged pants which were actually derived from Navy-style uniforms and then became very popular with the youth of the 60s and 70s?

And what about "The Twist" - the dance style popularised by Chubby Checker when he appeared on American Bandstand in the early 60's? It originated in a small New York club called The Peppermint Lounge, was featured in a few films in the early sixties, but quickly faded when other dances such as the Mashed Potato and the Watusi were introduced to TV shows and movies.

And then there were love beads, mood rings, slogan buttons and Troll Dolls - all part of an era full of excitement, colour and originality. I wonder if any Mature Times readers still have their bellbottom trousers or tie-dye T-shirts lurking in the depths of their wardrobes?

I'd like to write a brief look at the fads of the 60s, and would welcome memories, reminders, and even whacky photographs from other readers.

Christine Green

Mature Times says: Good idea! I wish I still had my full length white Afghan coat. Please write or email jayne.warren@maturetimes.co.uk. All correspondence will be forwarded to Christine.