Trend: Sporty, athletic; short, bob hairstyle; sleeveless dresses; knee- length hemiines; 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; 1920 = Women are granted the right solid shades; geometric patterns . «sone tovote, leading to more * Designers: Coco Chanel, Jean Patou ayes? ay independence 93 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 ft ln to the Great Depression ane 2 Aa @ 9 r + Trend: Feminine; menswear-inspired; mid- calf 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 1930 ~the Great Depression begins a lume ofhardship, bad economy, and ‘unemployment 14931 - Empire State Building is completed, showcasing the trend of ‘Art Devo design 1937 ~ Amelia Earhart vanishes (masculine style clothes are inspired byher) 1939 World War Il begins* Trend: Fabric shortage caused shorter hemlines; shirtdresses; thick heels; mix and match styles; military-look Silhouette: A-line skirts; straight skirts; feminine shapes; square shoulders ries: 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 1840 - 1945 - Women work outside the home while men are fighting war; practical clothes are in style 1942 - T-shirts introduced 1945 - World War Il ends; women go back to being homemakers; housework-inspired clothes are in style 1946 ~ Bikinis are introduced rend: Retro fashion of the early 1900s; feminine; cocktail dresses; bolero jackets; pencil skirts; i * ri 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 1951 ~ Color TV is introduced 10954 - Chanel introduces her famous black collariess suit jacket and skirt with gold chain win 1955 - Disneyland opens 1959 - Barbie is introduced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 1963 - John F. Kennedy is assassinated ending Camelot era and Jackie Kennedy fashion yn vos 82 1964 ~ Beatles become popularin US, starting London style and Mod fashion 1969 - First man on moon; Woodstock sparks hippie fashion yy oo f * Trend: Bell bottom pants; platform shoes; wrap dresses; gaucho pants; Annie Hall menswear look + Silhouette: A-line skirts; body- draping clothes; above-the-knee to 5 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 1970 Beatles break up 1973 - DVE creates first wrap dress 1978 - Microsoft founded 1977 - Star Wars premieresTrend: Preppie look; pop music styles; retro fashion of the 19505; cocktal dresses; acid wash jeans, designer jeans; big hair; Balloon skins; crop tops; exercise wear (bicycle shorts, iegwarmers); ballerins flats; leggings; tures 5; pumps Bulky top with skinny bottom; ulder pads; tight jeans; shorter hernlines; feminine 1980s hour glass shape abrics: Taffeta, tulle lycra, rayon, denim, sequins, knits Colors: Neons, brights, jewel tones, bold, black igners: Donna Karan, Betsey Johnson, Perry calvin Klein 1981 ~ Royal Wedding of Lady Diana and Prince Chatles 1982 - Michael Jackson releases Thriler 1986 - Chernobyl nuclear accident 1987 ~ Stack Market crashes 1989 Berlin wall comes down * Trend: crop tops; bagay jeans; tapered leg jeans; floral dresses, boyfriend blazers; palazzo pants; grunge style; lumberjack shirts; Overalls; platform tennis shoes. * Silhouette: Bagey top with small bottom or smail top with baggy bottom; long, slender shapes; flowing lines + Fabrics: Cotton, denim, knits, flannel, spandex plaid; color block; monochromatic; black * Designers: Giani Versace, Marc 1991 ~ Collapse ofthe Soviet Jacobs, Michael Kors, Torn Ford Union 1992 - official end ofthe Cold War 1993 - Internet is widely used 1994 Kurt Cabain dies, ending Grunge era 1997 - Princess Diana dies+ 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, Viv'er ne Westwood, Alexander Wang, Stella McCartney, classic and intage 2001 - Attacks on World Trade Center 2003 - War in Iraq begins 2005 - Hurricane Katrina 2008 - Obama is elected first African American President 2010 - Alexander MeQueen dies