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History of Fashion

  • the 1900

    the 1900
    during the 9 years shown in this photo the women didnt really have a drastic change to what they wore they seem to always have on hats and long sleeve dresses that went down to their feet.
  • 1920

    1920
    around the 1920's the women started to wear shorter dresses as a day to day basis.
  • 1930s

    1930s
    Fashion was highly influenced by stars of the silver screen.
    Greta Garbo popularized the windblown look, with her side parted hair.
    Joan Crawford embraced the puffed sleeves look.
    Thick, clinging fabrics were enormously popular.
  • 1940s

    1940s
    More utilitarian (yet chic) look. Had a good mix of comfort and glamour and clothes were very bright and colorful.
  • 1950s

    1950s
    In this era, people were beginning to feel a little more freedom when it came to fashion choices.
  • 1960s

    1960s
    This decade broke many fashion traditions.
    People dressed in psychedelic prints, highlighter colors, and mismatched patterns.
  • 1970s

    1970s
    One of the most individualistic eras. Generally the most famous silhouette of the mid and late 70s for both sexes was that of tight on top and loose on bottom.
  • 1980s

    1980s
    This era had a heavy emphasis on expensive dressing and fashion accessories.
    Era included: bright and vivid clothing, punk fashion, curly big hair and heavy, bright makeup for women.
  • 1990s

    1990s
    Beginnings of tattoos, body piercings, etc.
    This era had a more casual chic look that included t-shirts, jeans, hoodies, and trainers.
  • 2000s

    2000s
    Fashion was very minimalistic, shoes and boots with rounded or flat toes were worn.
    Lots of mini-skirts, shorts, distressed jean, polo shirts, and tank tops, and the return of bright colors.
  • 1910-1920s

    1910-1920s
    Characterized by a rich and exotic opulence in the first half of the decade.
  • 2010s

    2010s
    Defined by slim-fitted clothing. Many late 2000s fashions remained popular, vintage clothing remained popular and hipster fashion emerged.