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The Industrial Revolution was an important time for America. We started to see a shift from an agrarian society to a consumerism society. It affected the way clothes were made. -
The fashion of 1900-1910 was characterized by corsets, petticoats, crinolines, bustles, and other supporting devices. The rise of the department store was also another important event.
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This event was eye-opening for many people. People realized that health and safety guidelines were not being followed by many factories. It led to the death of many workers on this day. -
Fashion in the 1920s was influenced by Jazz music. Flappers were an important part of fashion history during this time. Some other notable styles included la Garonne, chanel little black dress and the frock suit -
Some important looks during the 1930s included the bias cut, zippers, wedge and platform shoes, tail suit, and pajama outfits. It started to become more socially acceptable to wear casual clothing. Also, photography became very important. Hats also became a staple item in the 1930s. -
World War II started in 1939 and ended in 1945. This made fashion very unique during this time period. There were regulations that limited the use of leather, rubber, and other materials critical to the war effort. More revealing styles were introduced during this time period like the two-piece swimsuit or bikini. -
The 1950s were focused on post-war freedom. Elvis Presley introduced the leather jacket to the world, and all the young boys wanted to copy him. During this time period, suburban housing became very popular and no one really wanted to go against the norm. -
Fashion in the 1960s was full of loose-fitting, free-flowing hippie clothes. The hippies enjoyed colorful patterns and attended music festivals like Woodstock. Op and pop art also became popular during this time.