0 Fashion Through the Last 100 Years

0 Who and What has influenced

fashion???

1910 - 1919
Trend: Feminine; hemlines

Historical events of the

time
1910 Ballets Russes perform in
Paris, inspiring Asian-influenced
harem pants, kimonos, and
turbans (black and white photo)
1912 Sinking of the Titanic
(typical fashion worn by women
at that time is shown above
right)
1914-1918 World War I; skirts
rise to mid-calf, colors get darker
and monochromatic, and clothes
become practical for women to
work in (bottom left picture)
1916 First issue of Vogue

were floor-length to above

the ankle
Silhouette: Softer, fluid lines;
straighter skirts, easy
movement; corsets were no
longer in fashion
Fabrics: Gossamer, silk
Colors: Pastels; vivid, bright,
and bold colors made by
new dyeing techniques
Designers: Paul Poiret,
Jeanne Paquin

1920s

Trend: Sporty, athletic; short,

bob hairstyle; sleeveless

dresses; knee-length
hemlines; high heels; cloche
hats; costume jewelry
Silhouette: Straight lines;
waist is lowered to hip on
dresses; no defined
waistline; diagonal hems
Fabrics: Cotton, knits, jersey,
tweeds, fringe, beading
Colors: Bold color
combinations; solid shades;
geometric patterns
Designers: Coco Chanel,
Jean Patou

Historical events of the

time
1920 Women are granted the right
to vote, leading to more
independence
1923 Flapper style becomes
popular when short skirts are
necessary for dancing the Charleston
1926 Coco Chanel creates the little
black dress which becomes one of
the most essential pieces in fashion
1929 Stock market crashes, leading
to the Great Depression

1930s

Historical events of the

time
1930 the Great Depression
begins a time of hardship, bad
economy, and unemployment
1931 Empire State Building is
completed, showcasing the
trend of Art Deco design
1937 Amelia Earhart vanishes
(masculine style clothes are
inspired by her)
1939 World War II begins

Trend: Feminine;

menswear-inspired; midcalf hemlines;

sportswear; pant suits;
backless gowns; wedge
heels
Silhouette: Clean lines;
cinched in waist; narrow
hips; broad shoulders;
triangular shape
Fabrics: Bias-cut; silk,
gabardine, chiffon; pleats
and draping
Colors: Muted colors and
refined, elegant shades
Designers: Elsa
Schiaparelli, Charles
James

1940s
shorter hemlines; shirtdresses;

Trend: Fabric shortage caused

thick heels; mix and match

styles; military-look
Silhouette: A-line skirts;
straight skirts; feminine
shapes; square shoulders
Fabrics: Gingham, denim, mix
and match patterns; using
older clothes to make new
clothes
Colors: Patriotic colors, navy,
gray, and brown
Designers: Claire McCardell,
Christian Dior
Historical events of the
time
1940 1945 Women work outside the home while
men are fighting war; practical clothes are in style
1942 T-shirt is introduced
1945 World War II ends; women go back to being
homemakers; housework-inspired clothes are in style
1946 Bikinis are introduced

1950s

Trend: Retro fashion of the

early 1900s; feminine; cocktail

dresses; bolero jackets; pencil
skirts; petticoat skirts; Capri
pants; ballerina flats; stiletto
heels; gloves
Silhouette: Hour glass shape;
cinched in waist, flared skirt,
soft shoulders
Fabrics: Taffeta, wools, gazar
silk
Colors: Pastels, grays, muted
shades and jewel tones
Designers: Valentino, Cristobal
Balenciaga

Historical events of the

time
1951 Color TV is introduced
1954 Chanel introduces her famous
black collarless suit jacket and skirt
with gold chain trim
1955 Disneyland opens
1959 Barbie is introduced

1960s

Trend: Early 60s a-lines and

pencil skirts, Jackie Kennedy

style; Mid 60s Mod,
miniskirts; Late 60s hippie,
relaxed clothes
Silhouette: Straight line,
waistless shift; trapeze dress;
bell sleeves
Fabrics: Geometric patterns,
cotton, jersey, wool, crochet
Colors: Pales, black, white,
bright, bold, tie-dye, neon
Designers: Mary Quant, Pierre
Cardin, Laura Ashley, Pucci

Historical events of the

time
1963 John F. Kennedy is assassinated
ending Camelot era and Jackie Kennedy
fashion
1964 Beatles become popular in U.S.,
starting London style and Mod fashion
1969 First man on moon; Woodstock
sparks hippie fashion

 Trend: Bell bottom pants;

platform shoes; wrap dresses;

gaucho pants; Annie Hall
menswear look
Silhouette: A-line skirts; bodydraping clothes; above-the-knee
to mid-calf hemlines; softer
shapes
Fabrics: Plaids, polyester, rayon,
jersey, tweed, wool
Colors: Patriotic colors (honoring
bicentennial); pastels; bright,
shimmery satins; muted tweeds
for work
Designers: Ralph Lauren, Halston,
Gucci, Diane Von Furstenberg

Historical events of the

time
1970
1973
dress
1975
1977

Beatles break up
DVF creates first wrap
Microsoft founded
Star Wars premieres

1970s

1980s

Trend: Preppie look; pop music

styles; retro fashion of the 1950s;

cocktail dresses; acid wash jeans,
designer jeans; big hair; balloon
skirts; crop tops; exercise wear
(bicycle shorts, legwarmers);
ballerina flats; leggings; tunics; big
sweaters; pumps
Silhouette: Bulky top with skinny
bottom; shoulder pads; tight jeans;
shorter hemlines; feminine 1950s
hour glass shape
Fabrics: Taffeta, tulle, lycra, rayon,
denim, sequins, knits
Colors: Neons, brights, jewel tones,
bold, black
Designers: Donna Karan, Betsey
Johnson, Perry Ellis, Calvin Klein

Historical events of the

time
1981 Royal Wedding of Lady Diana
and Prince Charles
1982 Michael Jackson releases
Thriller
1986 Chernobyl nuclear accident
1987 Stock Market crashes
1989 Berlin wall comes down

1990s

Trend: crop tops; baggy jeans;

tapered leg jeans; floral

dresses; boyfriend blazers;
palazzo pants; grunge style;
lumberjack shirts; overalls;
platform tennis shoes
Silhouette: Baggy top with
small bottom or small top with
baggy bottom; long, slender
shapes; flowing lines
Fabrics: Cotton, denim, knits,
flannel, spandex
Colors: dark, muted; floral
patterns; plaid; color block;
monochromatic; black
Designers: Giani Versace, Marc
Jacobs, Michael Kors, Tom Ford

Historical events of the

time
1991 Collapse of the
Soviet Union
1992 Official end of the
Cold War
1993 Internet is widely
used
1994 Kurt Cobain dies,
ending Grunge era
1997 Princess Diana dies

2000 - 2010

Trend: Vintage and Retro fashion;

long lines from the 1930s, nautical

look from 1930s and 1940s,
shirtdresses from 1940s and 1970s,
bohemian skirts and tops from
1970s; skinny jeans and tunics from
1980s
Silhouette: long, lean; straight skirts;
short skirts; tapered legs on pants;
feminine and masculine shapes
Fabrics: Cotton, knits, jersey, khaki,
linen, rayon; vintage clothes
Colors: All colors from muted and
pale to bold and neon
Designers: Alexander McQueen,
Vivienne Westwood, Alexander Wang,
McCartney, classic and vintage
Historical eventsStella
of the

time
2001 Attacks on World Trade Center
2003 War in Iraq begins
2005 Hurricane Katrina
2008 Obama is elected first African
American President
2010 Alexander McQueen dies