Fashion History Fashion History
Apr 01, 2015
Fashion HistoryFashion History
Sources of Clothing HistorySources of Clothing History
Actual garments from 18Actual garments from 18thth century century Portraits, diaries, photographs, personal Portraits, diaries, photographs, personal
lettersletters Limited information available prior to 14Limited information available prior to 14thth
centurycentury
Historical TrendsettersHistorical Trendsetters
Elizabeth I (Queen of England 1558-1603)Elizabeth I (Queen of England 1558-1603) Louis XIV (King of France 1643-1715)Louis XIV (King of France 1643-1715) Marie Antoinette (Queen of France 1775-Marie Antoinette (Queen of France 1775-
1793)1793) George Bryan “Beau” Brummell (early George Bryan “Beau” Brummell (early
1800’s)1800’s) Jackie Kennedy (early 1960’s)Jackie Kennedy (early 1960’s) The Beatles (1960-70)The Beatles (1960-70)
1900-19101900-1910
Gibson Girl Gibson Girl LookLook Shirtwaist Shirtwaist
blousesblouses Hats- Hats-
enormous with enormous with birds, feathers, birds, feathers, ribbons, etc.ribbons, etc.
1900-19101900-1910
MenMen SpatsSpats Formal wearFormal wear
Frock coatsFrock coats SpatsSpats HatsHats
1911-19201911-1920
World War IWorld War I Hobble skirts- Hobble skirts-
women’s legs women’s legs revealed for the first revealed for the first time!time!
Narrow shapeNarrow shape
1911-19201911-1920
MenMen Simpler form Simpler form
of dress of dress more more popularpopular
1920’s1920’s
FlapperFlapper Sportswear Sportswear
introducedintroduced
1920’s1920’s
ChanelChanel
Fashion Influence Fashion Influence from 1920’s until from 1920’s until World War IIWorld War II
Resurfaces in 1954Resurfaces in 1954 Little black dressLittle black dress Tweed SuitTweed Suit
1930’s1930’s
Era of eleganceEra of elegance Bias cutBias cut Cowl neckCowl neck
Ginger RogersGinger Rogers
1930’s1930’s
1930’s1930’s
MenMen Double breasted suitsDouble breasted suits Wide lapelsWide lapels Shoulders broadenedShoulders broadened
1940’s1940’s
World War IIWorld War II Separates introduced Separates introduced
that can be mixed and that can be mixed and matchedmatched
1940’s1940’s
Bobby socks, pleated skirts
New LookNew Look
Christian DiorChristian Dior Full bust linesFull bust lines Tiny waistsTiny waists Full skirtsFull skirts
1940’s Men1940’s Men
Casual!
1950’s1950’s
Donna Reid or “I Love Donna Reid or “I Love Lucy” Look Lucy” Look
1950’s1950’s
Full skirts and Full skirts and strapless dresses strapless dresses
1960’s1960’s
Kennedy EraKennedy Era Chanel SuitChanel Suit Pillbox hatPillbox hat
1960’s1960’s
Aubrey Hepburn LookAubrey Hepburn Look
1960’s1960’s
Hot Pants Jeans
1960’s1960’s
Mini SkirtsMini Skirts The Mod LookThe Mod Look
1970’s1970’s
Pantsuits, wide legs with Pantsuits, wide legs with large cuffs/ bell bottomslarge cuffs/ bell bottoms
hip huggership huggers Pants for women became Pants for women became
acceptable in the work acceptable in the work place. place.
Long pointed collars.Long pointed collars.
1970’s1970’s
1980’s1980’s
1980’s1980’s
Athletic wear more Athletic wear more popular inspired by popular inspired by the movie the movie “Flashdance”“Flashdance”
1990’s1990’s
Doc Martens replaced Doc Martens replaced athletic footwearathletic footwear
1990’s1990’s
Platform Platform ShoesShoes
1990’s1990’s
Retro Retro looklook