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fashion in the 1900
The S-bend corset was fashionable during the 1900s. It thrust the hips backwards and forced the chest forward into a fashionable pouter-pigeon shape, emphasised with puffed, frilly blouses that were often embellished with decorations like lace collars and broad ribbon ties. Separates were popular, with skirts fitted over the hip and fluted towards the hem. Hair was worn in a centre parting, often looped around pads and false hair to create a wide 'brim' of hair around the hairline. This hairstyl -
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fashion in the 1910
During this decade, frilly, puffed blouses and fluted skirts continued to be popular. A slightly high waistline was fashionable, as was a long tunic-like top worn over an ankle length A-line or 'hobble' skirt (cinched in at the hem). During World War I (1914–18), women adopted practical, working clothes and they sometimes wore uniform, overalls and trousers. Hair was worn in a centre parting, often looped around pads and false hair to create a wide 'brim' of hair around the hairline. This hairst -
fashion in the 1920
At the very beginning of the1920s it was fashionable for women to wear high-waisted, rather barrel-shaped outfits, and tunic-style tops were popular. However, between 1920-2 the waistline dropped to hip level, obscuring natural curves for a tubular, androgynous look. Young, very fashionable 'flappers' wore their hems at knee level, with neutral coloured stockings and colourful garters. Hemlines drifted between ankle and mid-calf for the duration of the decade. Jewellery was prominent, including -
wedding dress in the 1930
The drop-waist androgyny of the previous decade gave way to a slinky femininity in the 1930s. Parisian couturiers introduced the bias-cut into their designs, which caused the fabric to skim over the body's curves. Long, simple and clinging evening gowns, made of satin were popular. Often the dresses had low scooping backs. During the day, wool suits with shoulder pads, and fluted knee-length skirts were worn. Fox fur stoles and collars were popular, as were small hats embellished with decorative -
fashion in the 1940
As a result of the war there were severe fabric shortages, which lasted until the end of the decade. Clothes were made with a minimum of fabric, few pleats and no trimmings. Skirts were a little below the knee and straight, worn with boxy jackets and broad, padded shoulders. Many men and women wore uniforms. From 1942 onwards some clothes were made under the government Utility Scheme that rationed materials. They are identifiable by a 'CC41' stamp, which is an abbreviation of the 'Civilian Cloth -
fashion in the 1950
Fashion started to emphasize conformity in the way people should look. Women were sold on a certain body shape that would best fit the latest fashions and that shape was a thin waist with defined hips and a larger but very defined and shapely bust. Compared to today's standards that feature extremely thin and very tall models, that image might seem more attainable and more natural for most women, but it still placed a lot of pressure on women and girls during the decade to conform to an idealize -
fashion in the 1960
1960s fashion was influenced by the excitement surrounding space exploration and the first moon landing. Innovative synthetic materials like polyester, plastic, PVC and vinyl enjoyed huge popularity throughout the decade.New blended fabrics were also developed, mixing man-made fibres with natural materials like cotton and wool. Prompted by the animal rights movement, new fabric technology also produced the first artificial fur and leather fabrics. -
fashion in the 1970
In the beginning of the decade, women’s styles were very flamboyant. Extreme, bright colors were in high demand and long, flowing skirt and pants were everywhere. In the winter. In the summer, women wore very short shorts and skin tight t-shirts. Oh, and you can’t forget about the roller skates.With every year, pants were flaring wider and wider. It was common for a pair of women’s wide-flare slacks to have 32″ around the bottom of the leg hem. Soon the flare exploded into bell bottoms and it -
fashion in the 1980
The clothes worn in the 80s depicted people who were trying to find themselves. They looked for ways to express their creativity and individuality. Men wore heavy make up and grew long hair. Women wore short hair and layers of clothing. Both sexes were looking for an identity. 1980s clothing styles are back on the shelves now, and we take a look at what makes these eighties fashions for women endure the test of time -
fashion in the 1990
The new wave of 1990s-inspired plaids, slip dresses and faded florals marks the return of grunge this spring. Part punk, part working class, grunge has been a recurring trend in fashion since the early 1990s. It first crawled out from the underground in the late 1980s in response to financial hardship, a backlash to capitalism and the emergence of regional rock music. The Seattle-born style was popularized by front men like Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain (his tortured-by-fame look included moth-eaten swe -
fashion in the 2000
Women's fashion in the early 2000s was very minimalistic, shoes and boots with rounded or flat toes were worn. Clothing was more feminine again, so there was a lot of miniskirts, shorts, distressed jeans, Burberry, hip hop influenced pants, Daisy Dukes, polo shirts and tank tops. -
fashion in 2001
The Wild West meets cave woman this Fall with rugged furs, shearling, shredded hems, fringe and distressed jeans and leather. Donna Karan's Mad Max-ish models and Dolce & Gabbana's funky cowgirls both offer a nice balance to the romantic trends. Even small touches, like the fur scarf from Peter Som, left, give modern threads a rustic feel. Get a strapping shearling at Guess or try one of Toscana's amazing coats at Net-a-Porter. -
fashion in 2002
Whether you want to continue a folklorish/hippie look or sharpen up your corporate style, stand-alone pieces like sharp jackets, coats and boots will tempt you to freshen up your look.Forget matchy-matchy. The newest way to wear a jacket is to pick a style in a complimentary or contrasting color from the rest of the outfit. Look for military touches, close-fitting cuts, shrunken blazers, bombers, distressed denim and leather, corduroy. Designers with jacket appeal: Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, -
fashion in 2003
After seasons of frills and embellisment, designers took Fall '03 in a different direction with darkly romantic pieces like the soft blouse and the velvet jacket. Since everyone is still wearing jeans -- and this year highly distressed and embellished jeans are hot -- denim-friendly fitted blazers in corduroy are a must. Layered looks are still good, with tie-front tops or shrugs over longer camisoles. Fur trims add a bit of luxe to the whole look. -
fashion in 2004
Wardrobe mainstays; pastels than tone well with beige, burnt orange, burnt rust, dusty turquoise, aqua, dusty kingfisher blue, sapphire blue, carbon blue, indigo, washed out misty powder blues and stone greys, liquid lava, slate, lilac, most leaf greens, chartreuse green, lime, olive, pastel khaki. -
fashion in 2005
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Flip Flops, Sequins, embroidery, and studs on clothing and shoes, Funky ethnic and layered jewelry, Cell phone charms,Flared leg jeans,Fitted t-shirt layered with camisole underneath, Long bojo skirtsUgg bootsHoodiesJeans with heels
Daisy dukes, Fake fur, Converse All-Stars, Ed Hardy, Women’slow-rise jeans, Men’s skinny jeans -
fashion in 2006
White shirts, whitework blouses, white eyelet broderie anglaise decoration...
Blush neutral tones
Tulip and bubble silhouettes in skirts and dresses
Sharp tailored knee shorts or cropped trousers
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fashion in 2007
“adulterated versions of things that have preceded them.” In March actress Drew Barrymore appeared in advertisements promoting Gold, a 35-piece collection produced for international New Look stores by Giles Deacon, Britain’s Designer of the Year. The affordable dresses, jeans, T-shirts, shoes, handbags, sunglasses, bangles, and earrings translated Deacon’s dressed-up, glossy glamour into a more casual idiom -
fashion in 2008
2008 fashion colour is cheerful without being tawdry. The soft tones of sugar almond tints offer mellow contrasts to neon bright colours. Lemon, yellow and gold are colour trends that bring a glow of bright light to everything, especially to bags and footwear. The fashion Pantone's trendsetter tones for Spring Summer 2008 are clear and bright. Nautical and traditional looks offer navy, red and white as combinations ideally suited for both work and casual wear. The optical effects of these ne -
fashion in 2009
There is skinny jeans that will probably still be popular for a long while. Dangerously large hoop earrings, like seriously, large hoop earring! Gladiator shoes were also in style. The plaid look was in for a while. Then there was indian style, like indian earrings were in for a time. Then those large bug like sun glasses that are humongous -
fashion in 2010
Fashion in 2010 was all about the details. Bold lipcolor, fur trim, a hint of skin -- these small touches propelled outfits to the most stylish heights this year. Flip through and relive some of this year's top trends, and tell us whether you hope they're here to stay... or if you can't wait to see them go.
