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BC Fashions
Fashions of this period come from several groups in existence at this time:
Egyptians, Cretes, Greeks, Romans, and Byzantine.
Most is known about Egyptian fashion due to their burial procedures. Linen
was used exclusively as a textile with the Egyptians because it was all were
able to grow in their area.
Cotton fragments on mummies
show evidence of dyeing using colours like
purple, green, yellow and green
Most people in the Middle Ages wore woolen clothing, with
undergarments made of linen. Brighter colors, better materials, and a longer jacket length were
usually signs of greater wealth.
Men of the wealthy classes sported hose and a jacket, often with pleating or
skirting, or a tunic with a surcoat.
1400-1500’s (The Renaissance, Shakespeare’s time)
The Hennin, was worn in the 14th and
15th century, was a cone-like hat
resembling the spires of the cathedral
spire.
16th century Women of this time used Pregnancy Pillows when the maternal look
was fashionable.
Men of this time wore a Codpiece, a decorative triangular piece of
fabric attached at the groin
The Farthingale was a stiff metal cone-shaped article worn under skirts, while the Ruff was a large
stiff collar worn at this time.
Farthingale
Ruff
17th century 0 The French Courtiers influence for this time
was a fashion which said “I don’t have to work for a living.”
0 The Puritan costumes were very simple. When religious values are ascendant, dress becomes austere.
The 1700’s started with the drastic extension of both the hips and the hair
for women. Women were beginning to make contributions to society by
becoming writers, business women, artists and doctors. The drastic visual
display of their dress was a spectacle which far outweighed the proportions
of a man.
This shows the hoop and
mask used under a ladies
dress to extend the hips
drastically.
0 Hair was piled high on the head in the Pompadour style and atop the mountain of hair (which usually included pieces of someone else’s hair called a Rat) sat large hats topped with feathers, bows and ribbons.
The Justaucorps for men was
the forerunner of today’s suitcoat.
The Spencer was a short jacket
without tails.
Near the end of the 1700’s women began to wear dresses that
followed the simple lines of the Greek silhouette. The hair
softened at this time as well. Women left behind the corset for a
brief time.
Empire Period
19th century
Fashion at this time went through some very distinct changes. The 19th
century starts with the Greek influence, then woman gradually add to the dress
until the Greek is not noticeable. The corset returns!
The high society had rich fashions, while the common people dressed simply.
It was an era of romance and manners
The well-dressed man of the nineteenth centruy England was called a Dandy.
The well-dressed woman wore a large bell-shaped skirt supported by crinoline. The
Worth creation brought the fullness of women’s skirts around to the back.
1850s
1820s
1880s
0 1890’s Exaggerated Hourglass
1895, Paris
1895
The exaggerated
Hourglass was the
silhouette style of this
decade. Shoulders
were wide, waists
were cinched in
unmercifully by corsets
and the hip was
incredibly increased by
the bustle.
Historical events of the time
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 bold colors made by new dyeing techniques
Designers: Paul Poiret, Jeanne Paquin
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
1910 - 1919
Historical events of the time
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
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
1920s
Historical events of the time
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 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
1930s
Historical events of the time
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
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
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
1940s
Historical events of the time
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
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
1950s
Historical events of the time
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
1964 – Beatles become popular in U.S.,
starting London style and Mod fashion
1969 – First man on moon; Woodstock
sparks hippie fashion
1960s
Historical events of the time
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 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 – DVF creates first wrap
dress
1975 – Microsoft founded
1977 – Star Wars premieres
1970s
Historical events of the time
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
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
1980s
Historical events of the time
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
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
1990s
Historical events of the time
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, Stella McCartney, classic and vintage
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
2000 - 2010
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