Fashion In The Early 1900s

“In any era, fashion is a reflection of the time and what is going on in the culture politically, socially and economically.”1 The 1920’s witnessed a variety of dramatic changes for women; these changes, such as shorter dresses and stronger attitudes occurred primarily after World War I in spite of the prolonged development of women 's’ rights through 1914 and 1920. With their new hair, fashion styles, and attitudes, women had started what became known as the “Flapper Era”.

The "flapper girl" trend peaked in 1926, leaving materials such as silk, chiffons, georgettes, crepes, and voiles in high demand. Beads, sequins, and feathers also adorned the fashionable dresses. Coco Chanel, a role model for the flapper, provided many styles, including the popular single strand of pearls. Corsets were no longer popular, but instead the "sexless" figure was favored. Scarfs were often draped over the shoulders if one could not afford a dead fox neck piece. However, the one thing that distinguished the flapper from anyone else was the bobbed haircut. Although, efforts were made to revive long hair, the bob remained stylish.

With over thousands of clothing collections from prehistoric life to the present, the Museum of London, Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Fashion Museum in Bath allow visitors to observe the many changes that occurred in fashion throughout the years. With my prior knowledge about the 1800s fashion styles, I began to focus on a different era within the 19th century at each museum. Focusing on different eras enabled me to thoroughly analyze and compare each fashion style.

The 1920’s fashion was a period of liberation, change, and even more importantly a movement towards the modern era. Fashion in the 1920’s varied throughout the decade but one could see the noticeable change from the previous fashion statements and eras. At the start of the decade, women began emancipating themselves from the constricting fashions by wearing more comfortable apparel. As women gained more rights and World War I forced them to become more independent, flappers came to be, mass-produced garments became available, and artistic movements increased in popularity, one can see how the fashions from the roaring twenties characterized the time and redefined womanhood. (1920s clothing 1)

The Victorian Era is a remarkable time in history with the blooming industries, growing population, and a major turnaround in the fashion world. This era was named after Queen Victoria who ruled United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from June 1837 until she passed away 64 years later in January 1901.When Victoria received the crown, popular respect was strikingly low. The lack of respect for the position she had just come into did not diminish her confidence. Instead she won the hearts of Britain with her modesty, grace, straightforwardness, and her want to be informed on the political matters at hand even though she had no input. She changed Britain into a flourishing country. She also impacted how women interacted

As Coco Chanel quotes: “Fashion is an architecture: It is a matter of proportion.” Fashion during the Harlem Renaissance and the roaring 20s define the culture of males, females, whites & blacks.

Throughout history we categorize generations based on thoughts and fashion. Fashion has changed tremendously through different ages. In the 1920’s, fashion started becoming more modern, girls of course still wore mostly dresses but on occasion they started to wear pants and guys wore nice suits. They continued advancing in the style clothing that was worn.

The 1920s represented a time of tremendous social change, which was reflected in fashion as well. For women, short bobs became fashionable as did shorter skirts, for example, jumpers that could never have been allowed in previous decades. A certain unisex look to women's fashion borrowed from men's clothing liberally. Forward-thinking designers like Coco Chanel and Jean Patou made

Dress hemlines raised to above the knee which was the most scandalous length of all time so far in women’s fashion. These dresses usually were very simple in construction with a “V” neck or a simple scoop neckline. Although they were simple in construction, they had a lot of detail and ornamentation. Many dresses had embroidery, braided fabrics, beading, and threadwork that usually created an Art Deco style. During this period, many different fabrics were now used to make women’s clothing.

The 1920s brought about a new sense of fashion. A new style that was different than before. Fashion changed a lot throughout the decade and leading into it as well. Before the 1920’s womens fashion was tight fitted and layered.

Clothing in the 1900’s was different than it is today because people always covered up everything, made their clothing out of natural material, and there was really only one style on how to dress. Men and women covered up everywhere from head to toe, and when it came to showing skin, it was almost unacceptable. Another drastic change that puts clothing at a different standpoint then it s today is the material used to make their clothing. They had only one option, and that was just natural materials. Men and boys, women and girls, all dressed alike; all females wearing long dresses with under garments that covered arms and legs, and and males wearing the same kind of suit-type uniform.

Clothing today is seen as easily assessable and creative, but that was not always the case. We are lucky to live in such a modern world of clothing. Over the course of time, the development of clothing has changed drastically as well as the style.

In the 1950’s fashion madonna Madonna she was in the 80’s was really big as a celebrity. she wore some weird and cool clothing. that made her even popular. the decade that was used was 1950’s fashion,the position is that she was a huge celebrity.

Did you ever think of what the fashion, entertainment, and technology of the 1920s were? In the 1920’s, there was style, fun, and cool technology that has been upgraded today. They had crazy clothes and even crazier dance moves. The fox trot was one of the crazy dance moves that were danced back then. They had many things so let's see what they had.

Have you ever wondered where your clothes came from or who had made them? Well, Grace Donnelly from John Carroll University did she voices “ as I become more aware of working conditions in the factories that supply fast fashion stores I turned more into fair-trade clothes”. The clothing industry has changed drastically throughout the century. Overtime Americans like Grace have changed their views on clothing, fashion, and labor due to the many changes in working conditions, clothing, and where the clothes are made.