In this episode of "The Rest Is History," Dominic and Tom delve into the evolution of London as a fashion capital, contrasting the austerity of the 1940s with the emergence of "Swinging London" in the 1960s. They discuss the impact of post-war rationing and the "make do and mend" ethos, the influence of Parisian designers like Christian Dior, and the rise of American and Italian styles. The hosts explore the emergence of teenage fashion subcultures like the Teddy Boys and Mods, and the role of figures like Mary Quant in popularizing the mini-skirt and other youthful styles. They also highlight the importance of fashion magazines, photographers, and models like Jean Shrimpton in shaping the fashion landscape of the era, ending on a cliffhanger regarding Shrimpton's controversial actions at the Melbourne Derby in 1965.
