Sky Arte explores miniskirt and suspenders as fashion icons
Sky Arte's series 'Stili ribelli' airs two new episodes on May 13, examining the history of youth fashion icons. The first episode features writer Paul Gorman, vintage fashion expert Sam Knee, drummer Kenney Jones, and PR Heather Tilbury Phillips discussing the miniskirt's origins as a symbol of female emancipation, pioneered by Mary Quant. The second episode covers suspenders, worn by mods, skinheads from England's 1960s working class, and Jamaican rude boys who brought ska and reggae traditions to the UK. The series highlights how young generations define style trends.
Key facts
- Two new episodes of 'Stili ribelli' air on Sky Arte on May 13
- First episode covers miniskirt history with Paul Gorman, Sam Knee, Kenney Jones, Heather Tilbury Phillips
- Mary Quant invented the miniskirt
- Second episode covers suspenders with Sam Knee and Tony Face Bacciocchi
- Suspenders were worn by mods, skinheads, and Jamaican rude boys
- Rude boys listened to ska, reggae, rock steady
- Sky Arte website is powered by Artribune
- Series demonstrates youth creativity in defining style
Entities
Artists
- Mary Quant
- Paul Gorman
- Sam Knee
- Kenney Jones
- Heather Tilbury Phillips
- Tony Face Bacciocchi
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- England
- Jamaica
- United Kingdom