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Fashion & Hair of Hackney’s Windrush Generation

Three black and white photographs of people of African-Caribbean Heritage showcasing different Windrush fashions. The first shows a man wearing a smart 1950s-1960s style suit. The next shows a young woman in a glamorous wedding dress with a long train and gown. The third shows two men walking down the street.

Hackney’s African and Caribbean communities have used clothing and hair to express personal and cultural identity. This blog explores the history and impact of style amongst the borough’s Windrush Generation, through the memories and experiences of Hackney people. We Didn’t Come In Rags A large Caribbean community settled in Hackney from the 1950s onwards, seeking … Read more