Woodstock, The original Woodstock music festival, happened 40 years ago this weekend, from Aug. 15 to 17, 1969! But that gathering was about a lot more than just some great bands, man – even the famous event poster (below) proclaimed the festival was to be three days of peace (first) and then music – there were political motivations, social and rock & roll history being made, inspiration for the reuse and recycling we see today, and there was definitely some great fashion: peasant blouses, tie-dye, bell bottom jeans, beads, patchwork, vests, maxi dresses, fringe, etc.
The original Woodstock event poster
Interestingly, the town of Bethel (where the festival was actually held), has been so against another Woodstock happening that, according to the Times Herald-Record, the owners of the land “many still consider hallowed ground were spreading chicken manure on that fertile soil to keep the pilgrims and plain curious from visiting.” However, according in 1989, 20,000 people gathered anyway for an impromptu 20th anniversary celebration and this weekend might be even bigger. Visit the Times Herald-Record live coverage!
Anyway, enjoy the fun shoes below and the spirit of the time. And here’s something great to remember whenever you’re getting dressed in the morning that Jimi Hendrix is attributed to have said:
“You have to forget about what other people say, when you’re supposed to die, or when you’re supposed to be loving. You have to forget about all these things. You have to go on and be crazy. Craziness is like heaven.”
 All Black - a little bit arts & craft, a lot bit cool |
 Ecote - flower power! |
 Minnetonka - comes with detachable feathers and a beaded tassle |
 Rocket Dog - perfectly slouchy and lived in from the first wear |
 Collection Fifty Nine - why yes, I (could have) whipstitched these together myself |
 Guess - even some hippies wore heels |
Come on – Rebel, man! This is Woodstock for the new millennium. Here are some ideas to incorporate that peace and love style into your everyday for the end of the summer and into fall 2009.
 Madison Harding - Just a smidge of tassle on a luxe suede bootie |
 Cocobelle - grab those gladiators before summer's over |
 Frye - classic style in an unexpected color |
 TOMS- it doesn't have to be tie-dye to be groovy |
 Georgina Goodman - the new flower power |
 Simple - get in the spirit with recycled, eco-friendly materials! |
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August 15, 2009 at 1:51 pm
paperlessworld
The vitality of Woodstock: Kids listening to music, shouting back at their parents, “What the hell is wrong with you?” It was the same lyrics they had heard since they had emulated the hairstyle of The Beattles. Educated long-haired kids who had to go back home. Kids who for a long time had been asked, “What the hell is wrong with you?” Kids who still loved their parents. Despite the world.
http://paperlessworld.wordpress.com/2009/08/15/by-the-time-i-get-to-woodstock/
August 17, 2009 at 7:57 pm
ShoeHunting
I love that fringe is hot again! Fringed boots are my favorite.
April 2, 2010 at 2:49 am
Jhon David
Great coverage of shoes and fashion. And, it pays handsomely after lotsa of hard work!