“MY FAULT, MY FAILURE, IS NOT IN THE LACK OF PASSIONS I HAVE, BUT IN MY LACK OF CONTROL OF THEM.”

Jack Kerouac

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YSL designs a Beat-inspired collection for New York Fashion Week

1948

The 'Beatnik' look hits the main markets in "Back to College" catalogs

The beret, horn-rim spectacles, and lower lip hair come into existence thanks to Jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie.

The concept of Black clothing comes into fruition.

The film Funny Face featuring Audrey Hepburn hits theaters.

Jack Kerouac's book On the Road hits the main markets.

Herbert Caen coined the word 'Beatnik'