Fashion 1900s-2000s
Rebecca Almonte
J.K. Offerman
FMM 114
Museum Trip Visit
1920s
The 1920s represented a time of tremendous social change, which was reflected in fashion as well. For women, short bobs because fashionable as did shorter skirts such as pinafores that would never have been allowed in previous decades. There was a certain androgynous look to women's fashion that borrowed from men's clothing liberally.
Forward thinking designers like Coco Chanel and Jean Patou made sportswear fashionable as well as functional. The designs of Coco Chanel were so foreword thinking that they have resonated down through the decades even to today.
The bob hairstyle which Chanel innovated has returned to fashion often since its 1920s premiers. Other styles such as the small black dress, the jersey knit and a more flamboyant use of knitwear and jewelry were fashions that Chanel was able to launch in the 1920s.
1930s
1930s fashion was an era of feminine and romantic style as influenced by America’s captivation with the silver screen and the beautiful stars who wore sensual silks, luxurious lace and backless bias cut gowns.
The ’30s silhouette embraced the female form for all to see. Bias cut slip dresses and natural waistlines replaced drop waist dresses, backless gowns replaced the mini dress trend, and voluminousness adornment a la cap sleeves, ruffles and maxi lengths replaced the straight, frill-less lines of a flapper dress meant for comfortable shimmying about the dance floor.
1940s
War World II was in full effect. Wool, silk, leather, nylon, etc. were utilized for making uniforms, shoelaces, parachutes and other items needed in the war. As the time was tough, the men and women rose to the occasion and did not give up on war or fashion.
As opposed to earlier times, the focus turned to lighter cloths with the introduction of many different fabric materials. Women preferred broader shoulders. Padding for it was added in their clothing. With stockings
J.K. Offerman
FMM 114
Museum Trip Visit
1920s
The 1920s represented a time of tremendous social change, which was reflected in fashion as well. For women, short bobs because fashionable as did shorter skirts such as pinafores that would never have been allowed in previous decades. There was a certain androgynous look to women's fashion that borrowed from men's clothing liberally.
Forward thinking designers like Coco Chanel and Jean Patou made sportswear fashionable as well as functional. The designs of Coco Chanel were so foreword thinking that they have resonated down through the decades even to today.
The bob hairstyle which Chanel innovated has returned to fashion often since its 1920s premiers. Other styles such as the small black dress, the jersey knit and a more flamboyant use of knitwear and jewelry were fashions that Chanel was able to launch in the 1920s.
1930s
1930s fashion was an era of feminine and romantic style as influenced by America’s captivation with the silver screen and the beautiful stars who wore sensual silks, luxurious lace and backless bias cut gowns.
The ’30s silhouette embraced the female form for all to see. Bias cut slip dresses and natural waistlines replaced drop waist dresses, backless gowns replaced the mini dress trend, and voluminousness adornment a la cap sleeves, ruffles and maxi lengths replaced the straight, frill-less lines of a flapper dress meant for comfortable shimmying about the dance floor.
1940s
War World II was in full effect. Wool, silk, leather, nylon, etc. were utilized for making uniforms, shoelaces, parachutes and other items needed in the war. As the time was tough, the men and women rose to the occasion and did not give up on war or fashion.
As opposed to earlier times, the focus turned to lighter cloths with the introduction of many different fabric materials. Women preferred broader shoulders. Padding for it was added in their clothing. With stockings