Tiki Fashion of the early 1960s - General Tiki

L lovebarbie Member Buffalo, NY Joined: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 13	L lovebarbie Posted posted on Wed, Oct 11, 2006 3:25 PM I think this is what was confusing so many people going to this convention party. They didn't know if we should be wearing Hawaiian fashion, or cocktail party attire (ala Breakfast in Tiffany's). The name (theme) of this convention "Hi-Fi in Stereo." The party is called "Royal Tiki Pool Party." Here's what the sheet says: Come ready to party! The Tiki Gods are amongst us as we get ready to limbo by the pool. For the first time at a convention, our chosen venue has agreed to let us use the pool area to have a party... is it just me or can I feel a truly cool happening about to explode? Shall we sacrifice a convention virgin to the Tiki Gods anyone? Nah! We'll just buy her a Flaming Royal Virgin, the official drink of the event! We have a ton of fun in store for you including a costume party, live band, free raffles, plus much more. Costumes are optional, but there are spectacular prizes and you can't win if you don't participate. Costume Theme: In the early 60's, American suburbia was fascinated with pool and cocktails parties on the patio and of course everyone was fascinated by those strange and exotic Hawaiian Gods that would light up the parties and make them last until the wee hours of the morning. Tiki Lounges (bar rooms decorated in the Tiki style) were opening everywhere in North America, from Las Vegas to New York! Tiki was and to many is still, a lifestyle. Tiki is kitsch and cool at the same time. Tiki is fun!! No need to travel to Hawaii to feel that jolt of exotica. Can't get a handle on the look? Search for Tiki on the internet and you'll see... The look is sleek and definitely retro, come dressed as a Tiki God, come dressed as a hula dancer, come dressed as a 60's jetsetter, every strata of society, from New York cool hipsters to suburban housewives were into Tiki. There is some truly great artwork from that era that will totally help put you in the mood and many Beach party movies from the 60s have Tiki influences in them. Look around, you'll be surprised as to how much Tiki inspiration you will find. P.S. Although this is a pool party, expect an elegant cocktail affair.

I think this is what was confusing so many people going to this convention party. They didn't know if we should be wearing Hawaiian fashion, or cocktail party attire (ala Breakfast in Tiffany's). The name (theme) of this convention "Hi-Fi in Stereo." The party is called "Royal Tiki Pool Party." Here's what the sheet says:

Come ready to party!

The Tiki Gods are amongst us as we get ready to limbo by the pool. For the first time at a convention, our chosen venue has agreed to let us use the pool area to have a party... is it just me or can I feel a truly cool happening about to explode? Shall we sacrifice a convention virgin to the Tiki Gods anyone? Nah! We'll just buy her a Flaming Royal Virgin, the official drink of the event!

We have a ton of fun in store for you including a costume party, live band, free raffles, plus much more. Costumes are optional, but there are spectacular prizes and you can't win if you don't participate.

Costume Theme:
In the early 60's, American suburbia was fascinated with pool and cocktails parties on the patio and of course everyone was fascinated by those strange and exotic Hawaiian Gods that would light up the parties and make them last until the wee hours of the morning. Tiki Lounges (bar rooms decorated in the Tiki style) were opening everywhere in North America, from Las Vegas to New York! Tiki was and to many is still, a lifestyle. Tiki is kitsch and cool at the same time. Tiki is fun!! No need to travel to Hawaii to feel that jolt of exotica.

Can't get a handle on the look? Search for Tiki on the internet and you'll see... The look is sleek and definitely retro, come dressed as a Tiki God, come dressed as a hula dancer, come dressed as a 60's jetsetter, every strata of society, from New York cool hipsters to suburban housewives were into Tiki. There is some truly great artwork from that era that will totally help put you in the mood and many Beach party movies from the 60s have Tiki influences in them. Look around, you'll be surprised as to how much Tiki inspiration you will find.

P.S. Although this is a pool party, expect an elegant cocktail affair.

Post #260219 by lovebarbie on Wed, Oct 11, 2006 3:25 PM