Fashion History

Fashion HistoryFashions of the Twentieth Century

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Fashion Cycle

TimeSales

growthdecline

peakFadIntroductionoutdated

1890sAge of OptimismRagtimeMens FashionsWinged shirt collarsSack CoatWaistcoat (Vest)Ascot Tie

1890-1900 What influenced Fashion?Victorian Era

1890-1900Fashion TrendsCorsetBustleGibson GirlFrom mid 1890s to the early 1920s symbolized the Ideal American Woman

1890-1900SilhouetteExaggerated Hourglass Silhouette

1900sEdwardian EraAutomobileElectricityMens Fashions1st 3 Piece SuitCreased and cuffed trousers

1900-1910What Influenced Fashion?Industrial Revolution Era

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1900-1910Fashion TrendsShirtwaistLeg OMutton SleevesDustcoastProtect clothing while riding in the automobile

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1900-1910SilhouetteS Curve Silhouette

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1904

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1910sWomens MovementMens FashionsMilitary InfluenceTrench Coat

1910sWhat Influenced Fashion?World War I

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1910sFashion TrendsHobble skirtsBathing SuitBloomers

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1910sSilhouetteElongated Inverted Triangle

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1914 High School Gets Out!

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1920sProhibitionAge of JazzMens FashionsPin Stripe SuitsFedorasSweatersKnickersRaccoon Coat

1920sWhat Influenced Fashion?Roaring 20s

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1920sFashion TrendsFlapperLong beads, loose fitting dresses with shorter hemlinesCostume JewleryCloche Hat

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1920sSilhouette

Tubular

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1920s

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1930sMovie Star InfluenceMens FashionsStraight wide leg trousersSweater Vests

1930sWhat influenced Fashion?Depression Era

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1930sFashion TrendsHand-me DownsFlour Sack ClothingChildren wore clothing made from flour and sugar sacksBias cut DressesWaistline RestoredHemlines Dropped

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1930sSilhouetteElongated Hourglass

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1930s

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1940sRationingCouture leaves ParisNew York Gains importance

Mens Fashions Military InfluenceBomber Jacket

1940sWhat Influenced Fashion?World War IIMilitary Influence

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1940sFashion Trends

Convertible SuitSlacksEisenhower JacketPadded shoulders

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1940sSilhouetteInverted Triangle Silhouette

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1950sBaby BoomCold WarTeenager Emerges

1950sMens FashionsFlannel suit in charcoal gray, navy , or brownCardigan sweatersHatsTeenage BoyChinos, button down shirts, & loafersORTight Jeans, t-shirts, leather jackets, Converse

1950sWhat Influenced Fashion?Rock and Roll

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1950sFashion TrendsTeenage GirlsPoodle SkirtsSaddle ShoesCapri PantsWomenThe New Look (Christian Dior)

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1950sSilhouetteHourglass Silhouette with accented lower half

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1960sVietnam ConflictBritish InvasionMens FashionsBright ColorsNehru JacketsTurtlenecks

1960sWhat influenced Fashion?Civil Rights

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1960sFashion TrendsMini SkirtsPantsuits for WomenPillbox hat

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1960sSilhouetteTubular Silhouette

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1970sEnergy Crisis WatergateWomens African culture influenceHemlines dropPunk emergesElegance contrast/ Laura Ashley Mens FashionsLeisure SuitsBold NecktiesFlared Pants

1970sWhat Influenced Fashion?Hippy to Disco Era

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1970sFashion TrendsUnisexBold Flower PrintsPlatform ShoesFlared Pants

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1970sSilhouetteA-Line Silhouette

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1980sMens FashionsReturn to the PinstripeNarrow LapelsSkinny TiesMe GenerationConservatismConspicuous consumption

1980sWhat influenced Fashion?Yuppie MovementYoung Urban ProfessionalYoung upwardly-mobile Professional

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1980sFashion TrendsExercise WearLogo wearDesigner Jeans

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1980s the 2 looksPower DressingPreppieBusiness SuitsShoulder PadsKhakiSweatersLogo WearDesigner JeansMaterial Girl/Valley GirlFlounced SkirtsPolka dotted crinolinesExercise Wear

1980sSilhouetteEuropean V Inverted Triangle Silhouette

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1980s

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1990sAge of ElectronicsTechnologyInternetWomenMinimalismRetro 60-70sStreet FashionMens FashionsHip Hop InfluenceGrunge/ Oversize fit

1990sWhat influenced Fashion?Technology Era

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1990sFashion TrendsBare MidriffTwo Piece FormalGrunge

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1990sSilhouetteA-line Silhouette

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Fashion trends repeat every 20-30 years

Coco ChanelChristian Dior2 Designers credited with Major Fashion Looks in the 20th Century

Coco ChanelFashion Influence from 1920s until World War IIResurfaces in 1954Little black dressCostume JewleryRevolution in Womens Clothing

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Christian DiorNew LookFull bustlinesTiny waistsFull skirts

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100 Years of Style