Peace Signs: Still Going Strong At 50

Back in 1958, textile designer and commercial artist Gerald Holton designed a symbol for peace activists to put on their protest posters. The image he created was a combination of the letters N, for nuclear, and D, for disarmament, and it still represents peace 50 years later. The popularity and connotation of the peace sign has changed over time. It was used by Vietnam war protesters in the ‘60s, and 30 years after that, my friends and I wore peace sign necklaces just because they looked cool. In celebration of the symbol’s anniversary, designers such as Diane von Furstenberg, Proenza Schouler, and Alexander Wang have designed outfits inspired by the peace sign. (If you live in NYC, check them out in the windows at Barneys.) Below, 11 peace products that are more chic than hippie…

	291 Oversized Raglan Tee, $65.90Nordstrom.com
	Urban Outfitters Peace Sign Drip V-Neck Tee, $28 UrbanOutfitters.com
	ginette_ny Mini Peace Studs, $17 ShopBop.com
	Lucky Brand Silver-Tone Peace Sign Earrings, $25 Macys.com
	Anne Kiel Jewelry Hammered Peace Bangle, $72 SupermarketHQ.com
	Jessica Elliot Gold "Use Your Words" Bracelets, $65 each MaxAndChloe.com
	Alex and Ani Peace Exandable Wire Bangle, $138 AlexAndAni.com
	Dogeared Small Gold Dipped Peace Bracelet On Teal Irish Linen, $48 Dogeared.com
	Axcess Silver-Tone Peace Ring, $10.72 Kohls.com
	Armand Diradourian Travel Blanket, $395 Barneys.com
	LED Peace Sign Tree Topper, $30 UrbanOutfitters.com