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The Beginning of Fashion: Early 1800s (Regency Era)
The Regency Era changed fashion by ditching heavy, over-the-top outfits for simpler, flowy dresses with high waistlines, inspired by Greek and Roman styles. This era made fashion more practical and showed how style evolves with society. -
The Rise of Modern Fashion (1920s)
The flapper era embraced shorter hemlines, looser silhouettes, and bold accessories, breaking away from restrictive Victorian fashion. -
The Rise of Evening Gowns (1930s)
Evening gowns were elegant and smooth, made from fabrics like satin and silk. This trend influenced future fashion helping lead to the sexy, sleek dresses of the 80s and 90s, like the ones Versace made. -
Dior's "New Look"
Christian Dior's "New Look" revolutionized fashion with it's ultra-feminine, hourglass shape, and full skirts, which dominated the post WWII era. -
Hollywood Glamour (1950s)
Celebrities like Marilyn Monroe popularized hourglass silhouettes, tight dresses, and glamourous fashion, influencing later "Bombshell" aesthetics. -
1960s-Youthquake & Mod Fashion
The mod fashion of the 1960s, with bold geometric patterns, mini skirts, and color blocked designs, shifted fashion toward youthful, experimental looks. -
1970s-Disco and Hippy Fashion
Hippie fashion, with it's bohemian, flowing silhouettes, and disco-inspired outfits, and glitter, influenced later fashion trends. -
Launch of Versace
Gianni Versace totally changed fashion. Gianni brought bold prints, flashy designs, and luxury. He helped make supermodels a big thing and mixed fashion with pop culture. His influence still shapes styles today. -
1980s-Power Dressing
The 80s embraced exaggerated silhouettes, including sharp shoulder pads, high-waisted trousers, and suits. This led to assertive fashion. -
Early 1990s-Minimalism in Fashion
The early 90s saw a shift towards minimalist fashion with simple, clean lines, often in neutral tones, creating a contrast to the excess of the 80s. -
Pamela Anderson: Bombshell
Pamela Anderson became a huge part of fashion in the 90s. By mid to late 90s, she was a major influence, embracing trends like latex, leather, and glamorous bombshell styles. -
Late 1990s- Y2K Fashion
Fashion became characterized by shiny fabrics, metallics, and futuristic designs, anticipating the Y2K aesthetic that would dominate the early 2000s. -
2000s-The Rise of Y2K
Shiny fabrics, low-rise jeans, baby tee, futuristic vibes took over, inspired by pop stars and early social media. Brands like Juicy Couture and Von Dutch became huge. Now it's back in 2024. -
2010- Streetwear
Hoodies, oversized shirts, oversized sneakers, and logo-heavy designs became high fashion. Collaborations between sportswear and luxury brands became huge. -
Now A Mix of Everything
Fashion today is all about personal expression, mixing trends from different eras. Luxury, Y2K, sportswear, and minimalist aesthetics all exist at the same time, showing how fashion keeps evolving based on culture, technology, and individual style.