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20th C Fashion History

By eniyeezy
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    Women's wear

    The creation of Shirt waists, lingerie dresses, tea gowns, evening gowns and Kimono coats.
  • Lingerie dress

    Lingerie dress

    Worn during daytime. White color, lace, and ruffles.
  • Period: to

    World War 1

    Women's clothes were more comfortable. There was a short supply of wool and chemicals dyes.
  • Women have the right to vote

    Women have the right to vote

    The U.S ratifies the 19th Amendment.
  • Rayon

    Rayon

    Department of Commerce establishes the name Rayon for regenerated cellulosic fiber that had been called "artificial silk".
  • Zipper

    Zipper

    B.E Goodrich registers the trademark "zipper".
  • The Paris Suit

    The Paris Suit

    Jean Paquin suit. Had fur trims, also included materials from mink, Persian lambs or silver foxes.
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    World War 2

    Regulations were put in place restricting clothing manufacture and implementing rationing. Women take men's jobs.
  • Period: to

    The Sack Dress

    Dress with an unfitted silhouette. Knee length.
  • YSL Tuxedo Suit

    YSL Tuxedo Suit

    The "Le Smoking" suit was a modern take on women's suit.