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9983 BCE
Homo Sapiens
The history of fashion begins with the appearance of Homo sapiens, which in principle was covered with the skins of the animals it hunted. Some of these techniques are still employed, in peoples such as the Eskimos, were the ones who developed the garments most adapted to the body, with sleeves on the upper garments and pants to cover both legs -
6000 BCE
Mesolithic and Neolithic
In the Mesolithic and Neolithic the climate began to warm and, in some tropical areas, the skins were replaced by lighter materials, based on animal and vegetable fibers. One of the first techniques used to treat fibers was the afieltrado, emerged in Central Asia, consisting of combing wool or animal hair, also spinning and weaving. -
5000 BCE
Prehistory (Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome)
In summer the man was practically naked, while in winter he wore a skirt made of sheepskin, and covered himself with a coat. The women wore long wool or skin dresses, wore numerous beads of precious materials, such as gold, silver, bronze, precious stones, ivory, tortoiseshell, shells, which were used to make necklaces, earrings, headbands, bracelets, rings and other accessories. For footwear, leather or esparto sandals were used. -
476
Middle Ages
The Middle Ages spanned from the fall of the Western Roman Empire (476) to the discovery of America (1492). The silk industry and brocades from Persia, India and China were developed. One of the most characteristic features of this period in men's clothing was the use of two-piece suits. At this time, hats and headdresses were of great importance, the neckline appeared and the veil was abandoned. -
1492
Modern Age
It began with the discovery of America and ended with the French Revolution. An important fact is that women stopped wearing long dresses, they were replaced by two pieces, skirt and bodice. Footwear was dominated by shoes and boots. Couture acquired great professionalism. -
Contemporary Age
In the 19th century, the rise of the bourgeoisie brought about the arrival of the difference between the sexes: men's clothing became more austere, unadorned, in dark tones; for women, the use of the corset and heavy skirts with petticoats or crinoline was imposed, which hindered their movements, a symbol of their limited freedom at the social level. With the textile industry, the mechanical loom was created for the manufacture of fabrics. -
20th Century
Coco Chanel, the French designer who created the women's tailored suit, developed a simple elegance and introduced black and white garments, belts with chains, shirts with white collars and cuffs, and costume jewelry. Skirts were shortened and the mini-skirt appeared; they also began to wear pants like men and "unisex" fashion emerged. -
21st Century
Fashion was immersed in the phenomena of globalization and multiculturalism. It is no longer the designers who create the trends, but the public that chooses what it wants at all times. In these years, the concept of fast fashion emerged, its consumption is fast, so that clothes are discarded season after season. This trend has been criticized for its lack of environmental sustainability.
