1920’s to now. revolutionized the fashion world. with the arrival of the ‘jazz age’ and...
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Fashion through the Decades1920’s to NOW
1920’s
Revolutionized the fashion world.
With the arrival of the ‘jazz age’ and prohibition, women's skirts rose to the knees, hair was cut short in a boyish bob.
Women began to drink and smoke in public, defying the rigid social status.
Fashion in the 20’s
Women“The Flapper”
Waist line of dresses dipped to the hips
Tried to hide their breasts to achieve a more boyish look.
The look commanded power and equality.
Men Men’s clothing
became more tapered.
Trousers were tapered at the ankle.
Fedoras were a fashion statement for the wealthy man.
Pin-striped suits
How we incorporate it NOW…
1930’s
Great Depression lead to a drastic change for women.
No on had money for leisurely things like clothes and shoes.
Women entered the workforce.
Fashion in the 30’s
Women Wore a business
suit. Fitted skirts with
slits on the side or back.
Jackets were fitted and had shoulder pads.
Men
Didn’t Change
Then...
How we incorporate it NOW…
1930's Video
1940’s
Country began recovering from the Great Depression and World War II
Men went to war, leaving the women to earn a living for the family.
Women worked by helping manufacture war materials.
Fashion in the 40’s
Women Encouraged to be
conservative
Dresses were made without cuffs, collars and buttons. Trying to save
material to be used for the war
Men Jackets were
double breasted with wide shoulders
Began to mix and match pieces
Suits consisted of a jacket and pants Previously was a
vest, jacket, and two pairs of pants.
Then...
How we incorporate it NOW…
1950’s
With the 50’s came TEENAGE REBELLION.
Think Grease or James Dean.
Fashion in the 50’s
Women Dresses were
fluffed out with petticoats.
Hair was ratted and flipped.
Wore white Keds or saddle shoes.
Rebellious women wore pedal pushers.
Men Wore tight jeans White or black
shirt Loafers or
Converse Leather jackets
Then...
How we incorporate it NOW…
1960’s
With the arrival of the Vietnam War came “flower children”.
People used their clothing to express their views on the war.
MAKE LOVE, NOT WAR.
Fashion in the 60’s
Men and women both wore tight bell-bottoms that flared wide at the knee. Jeans included decorations like patches, painting and drawing on fabric was