History of Fashion

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    History of Fashion

  • Grecian Drapery

    Grecian Drapery

    These drapery for women defined silhouette, necklines were low, sleeves could be long or short.
  • Dresses

    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

    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

    First Mutton Sleeves Appear

  • Gothic Era

    Gothic Era

    Dragging skirts, sleeves became more fitted, and shoulders were extended below their natural line.
  • Louis Vuitton was founded.

    Louis Vuitton was founded.

  • Cage Crinoline

    Cage Crinoline

    Skirts expanded to their maximum size at this time.
  • Hoop Dresses/Skirts

    Hoop Dresses/Skirts

  • Oval Hoop

  • Coco Channel was Born

  • Bustle

    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

    Trains on Dresses Formed

  • Chanel

    Chanel

  • Hobble & Lampshade Skirt

    Hobble & Lampshade Skirt

  • Coach was founded.

    Coach was founded.

  • After WW2 a more structural look became in style.

    After WW2 a more structural look became in style.

  • Bikini came into fashion after the movie Beach Party.

    Bikini came into fashion after the movie Beach Party.

  • Coco Channel Dies

  • Frayed/High-wasted Jeans

    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.

    Colored Jeans are in style.

  • Juicy Couture was established.

    Juicy Couture was established.

  • High Waisted shorts come back in style.

    High Waisted shorts come back in style.