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Evolution of fashion

  • Prehistory (40.000 - 3.000 BC)
    40,000 BCE

    Prehistory (40.000 - 3.000 BC)

    Prehistoric men and women wore clothing made of skins and hides to protect themselves from the cold. They wore cloaks, coats, loincloths or skirts, and boots made of leather. Thanks to bone needles, they were able to sew their clothes better, making them more fitted and sometimes decorated with beads or bones.
  • Period: 40,000 BCE to 3000 BCE

    PREHISTORY

  • Period: 3000 BCE to 476

    ANCIENT TIMES

  • Egyptian Civilization (3.000 - 30 BC)
    2999 BCE

    Egyptian Civilization (3.000 - 30 BC)

    In Ancient Egypt, men wore the shenti, a linen skirt tied at the waist. Women wore long, tight-fitting linen dresses. Nobles wore finer fabrics and adornments, and everyone could wear jewelry and eyeliner.
  • Greek Civilization (1.200 – 146 BC)
    1200 BCE

    Greek Civilization (1.200 – 146 BC)

    In ancient Greece, men and women wore rectangular pieces of linen or wool fabric draped over their bodies and fastened with brooches. They wore the chiton as a tunic, the peplos for women, and the himation as a cloak. The fabrics were simple and naturally colored, and were complemented by sandals and carefully styled hair.
  • Roman Civilization (753 - 476 BC)
    753 BCE

    Roman Civilization (753 - 476 BC)

    In ancient Rome, men wore short tunics and togas on formal occasions, while women wore long tunics, stoles, and pallas as cloaks. The quality of the fabrics and colors indicated social status, and both men and women wore sandals, elaborate hairstyles, and jewelry.
  • Middle Ages (500–1500)
    500

    Middle Ages (500–1500)

    In the Middle Ages, peasants wore simple tunics made of wool or linen, while the nobility wore fine fabrics such as silk and velvet. Men and women wore an inner tunic, an outer tunic, leggings, and cloaks for warmth, and noblewomen added headdresses and jewelry.
  • Period: 500 to 1500

    MIDDLE AGES

  • Renaissance (1450 - 1500)
    1450

    Renaissance (1450 - 1500)

    Renaissance clothing used rich fabrics such as velvet and brocade. Men wore tight-fitting doublets and hose, and women wore dresses with V-necklines and open sleeves. Both showed their status with jewelry and ornate clothing.
  • Period: 1450 to

    MODERN AGE - RENAISSANCE

  • Renaissance 1600

    Renaissance 1600

    Fashion was more rigid and luxurious. Women wore stiff bodices and voluminous skirts, and men wore large collars and padded suits. Embellishments and embroidery showed status.
  • Baroque (1600 - 1700)

    Baroque (1600 - 1700)

    During the Baroque period, women wore tight corsets, very wide skirts supported by hoops, rich fabrics, and lots of lace; they also wore high, ornate hairstyles. Men wore long decorated jackets, ruffled shirts, knee-length trousers, stockings, buckled shoes, and large, curly wigs, typical of the fashion of the time.
  • Period: to

    BAROQUE AND ROCOCO

  • Rococo (1750 - 1800)

    Rococo (1750 - 1800)

    In the Rococo period, women wore pastel dresses with corsets and very wide skirts full of bows and lace.
    Men wore jackets, embroidered vests, knee-length breeches, stockings, buckled shoes, and white wigs.
  • Period: to

    CONTEMPORARY AGE

  • 19th century (1820)

    19th century (1820)

    In 1820, women wore high-waisted dresses made of light fabrics, wider skirts, and bonnets to cover their heads, while men wore tailcoats or frock coats with waistcoats, tight trousers, boots or formal shoes, and top hats.
  • 1850

    1850

    In 1850, women wore dresses with tight bodices and enormous skirts supported by crinolines, as well as several layers of undergarments and coats or jackets for the outside. Men wore dark frock coats, straight trousers, waistcoats, and hats, while the morning coat began to be worn as a shorter, more informal garment for sporting activities.
  • 1900

    1900

    In 1900, women wore corsets that shaped the figure into an “S” shape, bulky blouses, long skirts, and large hats. Men wore three-piece suits with high collars and hats. The working class wore simple, sturdy cotton or wool clothing.
  • 20th century (1900 - 2000)

    20th century (1900 - 2000)

    In the 1920s, women wore straight, knee-length flapper dresses with silk stockings and cloche hats. Men wore three-piece suits with straight or wide-leg pants and hats such as fedoras.
  • 1930

    1930

    In the 1930s, men wore suits with wide shoulder pads, wide-leg pants, and fedora hats, while women wore long, waist-cinched dresses made of lightweight fabrics, accompanied by hats and gloves.
  • 1940

    1940

    In the 1940s, men wore simple suits and practical clothing due to the war, and women wore knee-length skirts, simple dresses, and often pants for work.
  • 1950

    1950

    In the 1950s, women wore dresses with defined waists and full or straight skirts, accessorized with gloves and pearls. Men wore suits or casual clothing with shirts and wide-leg pants, as well as polished hairstyles such as the pompadour.
  • 1960

    1960

    In the 1960s, men went from tailored suits and narrow ties to Mod and hippie styles with bright colors and bell-bottom pants. Women started the decade in formal, elegant Jackie Kennedy-style suits and ended it wearing miniskirts, shift dresses, psychedelic prints, and hippie clothing.
  • 1970

    1970

    In the 1970s, women wore flared pants, long skirts, peasant blouses, and wrap dresses in bright colors and hippie or disco styles. Men wore bell-bottoms, printed shirts, plaid suits, and platform shoes in the disco fashion.
  • 1980

    1980

    In the 1980s, women wore large shoulder pads, miniskirts, leggings, and neon colors, while men wore suits with shoulder pads, colorful shirts, or tracksuits and caps in the hip-hop style.
  • 1990

    1990

    In the 1990s, women wore crop tops, high-waisted pants, and sportswear, while men wore loose-fitting clothes, tracksuits, and flannel shirts; both styles were comfortable and unisex.
  • 21st century (2000)

    21st century (2000)

    In the 2000s, women wore crop tops, skirts, mesh tops, and layers of clothing, while men wore cargo pants, T-shirts, jackets, and caps; both shared denim, tracksuits, and sneakers.
  • 2010

    2010

    In 2010, men and women wore tight-fitting clothes such as skinny jeans, casual sportswear, plaid shirts, and printed T-shirts; eye-catching accessories such as belts, bags, and scarves were common, mixing hipster styles and trends from the 80s and 90s.
  • 2020

    2020

    In 2020, men and women wore loose-fitting, oversized clothing, wide-leg pants, jackets, and crochet garments, combining sporty and office styles.
  • News

    News

    Fashion is comfortable and versatile, with women wearing flowing dresses and pants, men wearing loose-fitting clothes and urban styles, both in neutral colors with eye-catching details.