Fashion Timeline By Kynlee2 Period: Jan 1, 1700 to Sep 7, 2016 Fashion Timeline Mar 14, 1794 Cotton Gin Sep 8, 1794 Sewing machines Jun 8, 1851 Zipper invented May 9, 1853 Spinning Jenny Feb 15, 1856 Artificial dyes Feb 9, 1908 Converse were invented Sep 9, 1908 Fashionable Hats Apr 20, 1910 Fashionable bras Feb 6, 1920 Clip on earrings Nov 18, 1931 Zipper became popular Jul 5, 1946 Bikini Jun 5, 1950 Skirts started getting shorter Dec 20, 1950 At home ear piercings became common Mar 20, 1957 Jandals were invented Mar 16, 1966 Vans were invented Mar 30, 1968 Calvin Klein established Sep 9, 1970 Tube tops became very popular Jun 12, 1977 Victoria Secret established Oct 12, 1981 Michael Kors established May 6, 1983 Slap Bracelet invented