Fashions of the 20 th Century 1930

Fashions of the 20th Century 1930

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1930’s slangApple ~ any big town or city Joed ~ tired Smooth ~ well dressed without qualification Snipe ~ cigarette

Significant events that occurred

The 1930's was a time of depression, the Great Depression. The Great Depression lasted from the late 1920's all through the 30's. During this period, many people were unemployed, and many families didn't have much food.

Popular moviesGone with the windHells angels

and songsSomewhere over the rainbow

Blue moon

People who influenced the 1930s

DesignersTwo of the main people who influenced the1930s were Elsa Schiaparelli and Madeleine VionnetActors Joan Crawford and Marlene Dietrich's

Designers and labels of the 1930’s

Coco Chanel

Elsa Schiaparelli

Silhouette

In the 1930s, the silhouette regained some structure. Evening dresses made of bias-cut fabrics clung to the curves of the female body while women's suits for day wear were carefully tailored to nip in at the waist and curve closely over a slim bottom. The 1930s also marked the introduction of the padded shoulder, first used by couturière Elsa Schiaparelli.

Trends of 1930s

Trends in women fashion though emphasized a romantic, womanly silhouette. The waist was brought back to its proper position, with hemlines being dropped. Fashion emphasized on the bust, while backless evening gowns became the norm. The female body was modified to a more contemporary tone, while having athletic bodies became a trend. What was unique about this time period was things were going back to b simple desighns.

Textilesbroadcloths, twills, muslins, lawn, batiste, gabardine, tweed, and velvet.

Popular colorsThe 1930's were characterized by the great depression, so most people weren't really into fashion and they wore dark colors instead of bright colors.

What styles came back

The high wasted skirts came back in style

Works cited• Adams, Simon. Visual Timeline of The

20th Century. Dorling Kindersley Limited London,1996

• Wikipedia This page was last modified on 14 February 2012 at 03:39.

• From Ashley Kane, former About.com Guide