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Rockabilly, a genre of
music created in the mid-1950�s, unknowingly began the transition into
what is today known as rock and roll.
At the same time the movement was shaping the music world, the
icons of rockabilly were shaping the future of fashion.
The rockabilly jacket is really
just part of an ensemble that creates the image of a particular attitude.
A rockabilly jacket should be worn in a slightly baggy fashion over
a collared shirt (the shirt is usually a pastel color).
The collar of the shirt is worn over the collar of the rockabilly
jacket � it�s a style that you�ll see looking at old films of Elvis
Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Buddy Holly.
In more modern times, cultural icons like Andrew Dice Clay have
imitated the style, continuing to breathe life into the existence of the
rockabilly jacket.
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Slacks and creeper shoes, finishing
off the look, accent the jacket and shirt. A head of pompadour style hair should top everything off.
However, the look will is always incomplete without the rockabilly
jacket.
The distinct rockabilly clothes
give these music lovers a unique style and a visible presence in the
musical community. Those who
wear rockabilly clothes, including the rockabilly jacket, are often
referred to as �rockabillies�, or simply �billies� for short.
The fashion trend of rockabilly is
alive and well with modern rockabilly bands like The Meteors.
In the 1980�s, they, along with more mainstream artists like The
Stray Cats, brought back the popularity of the style, including the
rockabilly jacket. Today,
members of the band Weezer, while not playing rockabilly music, are often
seen wearing rockabilly clothing.
The sub-culture created by the rockabilly
movement is still strong today, with many artists worldwide keeping not
only the music but the wear alive. Surf
the internet, and you will surely find yourself a hip rockabilly jacket.
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