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History of Fashion
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Grecian Drapery
These drapery for women defined silhouette, necklines were low, sleeves could be long or short. -
Dresses
Drapery turned into the first form of our dresses made with padded hems and firmer fabrics. Higher waists and sleeves fuller at the shoulders. -
Roman Era
More focus to skirts on the dresses, more sleev and shoulder emphasis with extended "wings". Waistline dropped lower to its more natural spot. -
First Mutton Sleeves Appear
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Gothic Era
Dragging skirts, sleeves became more fitted, and shoulders were extended below their natural line. -
Louis Vuitton was founded.
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Cage Crinoline
Skirts expanded to their maximum size at this time. -
Hoop Dresses/Skirts
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Oval Hoop
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Coco Channel was Born
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Bustle
Popular demand brought back the bustle, but now with changes. Now worn at a lower placement with a narrower width. -
Trains on Dresses Formed
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Chanel
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Hobble & Lampshade Skirt
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Coach was founded.
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After WW2 a more structural look became in style.
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Bikini came into fashion after the movie Beach Party.
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Coco Channel Dies
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Frayed/High-wasted Jeans
Frayed jeans became in style. Many people preferred either high-waisted jeans or hipsters with bell-bottoms. -
Colored Jeans are in style.
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Juicy Couture was established.
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High Waisted shorts come back in style.
