0 Fashion Through the Last 100 Years

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 1910 - 1919
 Trend: Feminine; hemlines 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
Historical events of the time bold colors made by new dyeing
techniques
1910 – Ballets Russes perform in
Paris, inspiring Asian-influenced
 Designers: Paul Poiret, Jeanne
harem pants, kimonos, and turbans Paquin
(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
 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; Historical events of the time
solid shades; geometric patterns 1920 – Women are granted the right to
 Designers: Coco Chanel, Jean vote, leading to more independence
Patou 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  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
Historical events of the time and draping
 Colors: Muted colors and
1930 – the Great Depression begins a refined, elegant shades
time of hardship, bad economy, and
 Designers: Elsa
unemployment
1931 – Empire State Building is
Schiaparelli, Charles James
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: Fabric shortage caused
shorter hemlines; shirtdresses;
1940s
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
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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
  Trend: Retro fashion of the early
1950s 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;
1970s
Annie Hall menswear look
 Silhouette: A-line skirts; body-
draping 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 – Beatles break up
1973 – DVF creates first wrap dress
1975 – Microsoft founded
1977 – Star Wars premieres
  Trend: Preppie look; pop music styles;
1980s 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
Historical events of the time
 Colors: dark, muted; floral
patterns; plaid; color block; 1991 – Collapse of the Soviet
monochromatic; black Union
 Designers: Giani Versace, Marc 1992 – Official end of the Cold
Jacobs, Michael Kors, Tom Ford War
1993 – Internet is widely used
1994 – Kurt Cobain dies, ending
Grunge era
1997 – Princess Diana dies
 2000
 Trend: Vintage and Retro fashion; long
- 2010
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, Stella
McCartney, classic and vintage
Historical events 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