40's, 50's and 60's Flashcards
What decade was the American look started?
40s
What decade were utility clothes the main fashion?
40s (or late 30s)
What decade were drains and creepers popular?
50’s
What decade is the sweater girl from?
50s
What decade did YSL create the A-line, y-line, and h-line silhouettes?
50s
What decade was the snood worn?
40s
What decade is the slogan make do and mend from?
40s
What year did chanel make her comeback?
1954
What year did Dior create the new look?
1947
What decade did britain see neo-edwardians and teds?
50s
What decade are plate and pot hats from?
50s
What decade was the sheath dress popular?
50s
What decade was rock n roll popular?
50s
What year did Yves Saint Laurent take over Dior?
1957
What decade is the waist cincher from?
40s, along with the new look
What decade did the duke of Windsor have his wedding?
40s
What decade did the great depression end?
30s
Who designed the ruched gloves?
Dior
Who designed the monastic dress?
Claire Mccardel
Who designed Twiggy’s draped dress?
Madame Gres
Who designed the popover?
Claire Mccardel
Who designed the unwearables?
Paco Rabanne
Who designed the 40s suit with the stripes?
Adrian
Who designed the Mondrian dress?
YSL for YSL
What decade had pantyhose and bodystockings?
60s
What year did the stock market crash?
1929
What decade are the unwearables from?
60s
What does ISLFD stand for?
Incorporated Society of London Fashion Designers
Who saved couture during the Nazi occupation?
Lucian Lalong
What was Chanel’s favourite flower?
Camelia
Who was Erte?
Art Deco Illustrator
Who used intricate construction techniques such as: insets, godets, etc?
Vionnet
Who were the main members of the ISLFD?
Amies, Mollyneux, Hartnell
What designer was associated with the garconne look?
Chanel
What decade has bathing costumes?
LBE
Who designed the western shirt with the funky hat?
Adrian
Who designed the lowest neckline in Paris?
Dior
Who drew the curtain Poiret Drawing?
George Lepape
What was YSL’s first collection for Dior called?
Trapeze
What year was YSL’s first collection for Dior?
1958
What year did YSL show Rive Gauche?
1960
What year did YSL open YSL?
1962
What year did YSL start RTW?
1966
What was the alternative silhouette Balenciaga made in the 50s?
Bouffant, Sack Dress, Semi-Fitted
What were the alternative silhouettes in the 50s?
A-line, Monastic, Bouffant, Sack Dress
Who did Adrian dress?
Jean Harlow, Joan Crawford, Judy Garland, Greta Garbo
What year were pop and op art popular in fashion?
60s
What was the peacock revolution?
Men in the 60s who wore bright colours and flamboyant styles, and took pride in their appearance.
What do we still have from the hippie movement?
Environmentalism, Handmade things, awareness, new philosophies
What year did Andre Courreges start his house?
1964
What was Andre Courreges known for?
Helmets, Bebe Boots, Split Front Pants, Dynel Wigs, White w a colour.
How did different designers use daisies?
Mary Quant had a daisy logo, Courreges used daisies on his clothes.
What was Cardin known for?
Stretch vinyl, knee-high and thigh-high boots, first couturier to dress men and children, unisex, bucket helmets.
What was Mary Quant know for?
Mother of the mini, swinging london, recieved and obe, mod look.
