Originally head bands had a function; they kept their long hair out of the way. Then of course, it became a trademark; in Vietnam, the drafted Hippies found a new function for them (since their long hair had been cut when they were drafted)...head bands kept sweat out of the man's eyes. M-16 rifle bandolier straps were normally used to make head bands with. Sweat was a big problem in Vietnam.
The best place to purchase hippie clothing or boho chic is LuLu's. The online shopping experience provides stylish hip classics that are fresh and updated.
A flower wife or a free-spirited wife.
Yes, there are magazines in the US catering to the hippie community. Some examples include "Hippie Magazine" and "Hippyland." These magazines often cover topics related to holistic living, environmental awareness, and alternative lifestyles.
The goals of the hippie movement include promoting peace, love, and understanding, rejecting materialism, and advocating for social and environmental justice. Many hippies also seek to create alternative communities based on principles of cooperation and harmony with nature.
Yes, there are still hippie communes today. They vary in size and location, and continue to embrace communal living, sustainable practices, and a focus on peace and love. Some examples include The Farm in Tennessee and Twin Oaks in Virginia.
Precious metal headbands are typically just referred to as headbands. However, occasionally they can be referred to as an Alice band.
Tiaras
Some cheap and great accessories to use for hippie costumes you can find at your local thrift store. They have scarves to use as headbands, beaded necklaces, and you might find a cool peace necklace or vest.
The 'hippie van' is called the Topher.
A good hippie costume for Halloween is best put together with items on hand. Bell bottomed or flare jeans, headbands, long beaded necklaces and tie dyed t-shirts are the only items needed for the hippie look. Long straight hair wigs would be good also.
Communes
A V.W. bus
Forehead protectors or headbands
DMT is not called hippie crack. Hippie Crack is what people call nitrous balloons. DMT is called DMT or Dimitri.
They are called "Hippie Clothes"
headbands
Probably Woodstock.