Eras Flashcards
Name some key elements of 1920’s fashion
Androgynous dressing Flappers Art Deco patterns Jazz age Sportswear and bathing suits
What political element influenced 1920’s fashion?
Women got the vote in 1920 and started to enter work so more practical clothing made for comfort was introduced
How did the economy effect 1920’s fashion?
Roaring twenties economic boom people could afford more clothes so clothes were bought rather than made dictated heavily by fashion magazines eg vogue and Harper’s bazaar
Name some designers of the 1940’s
Dior
Balenciaga
Norman hartnell
What affected 40’s fashion the most and why?
War- rationing.
Masculine clothes
Cc41
Nylon from American soldiers
What was the late 1949’s known as in Paris and why?
The golden age of couture
Diors new look
When did clothing rationing end?
1949
Name some designers of the 1960’s
Mary quant Andre Courreges Pierre Cardin Ysl Ossie Clark Emilio Pucci Chanel
Name some iconic 60’s designs
The Chanel suit The shift dress The catsuit The miniskirt Baby doll dresses Paper dresses
Name some iconic fashion movements of the 60’s
Mods and rockers Space age and futuristic inspired Pop art Optical illusions Music and your culture Hippies and flower power Romantic look
Name some designers of the 1990’s
McQueen Ralph Lauren Calvin Klein Gucci Prada Hussein chalayan
Name the main influences on design in the 1990’s
Grunge Supermodels Influence of the Internet Hip hop youth style Androgyny
What is the 1900’s better known as?
The Edwardian era
What are the main aspects of 1900’s fashion?
S-bend corsets Belle epoque Large plumed hats High neck blouses Art nouveau patterns Princess cut Reform dress
Name some designers from the 1900’s
Charles worth
Lavin
Doucet
Name some designers f the 1910’s
Paul Poiret
Lucile
Name some key elements of 1910’s fashion
Hobble skirts Turbans Oriental and ballet russe Sports and motoring Jersey fabrics Shorter skirts
Name two key designers of the 1930’s
Schiaparelli
Chanel
What were the key features of 1930’s fashion?
Tuxedos Wrapped styles String shoulders 'coat hanger' silhouette Fastenings as features Bias cut dresses Pill box Hats
What was a key influence of fashion in the 1930’s?
Hollywood and screen stars
What two fabrics were primarily used in the 1930’s?
Satin
Rayon tulle
Name some key designers of the 1950’s
Dior Givenchy Chanel Ysl Balmain
What was 1950’s fashion like?
Hourglass shape LBD Drainpipe trousers Sack dress Capri pants Swing skirts Denim and gingham
Name some key designers of the 1970’s
Westwood Zandra Rhodes Bill Gibb Ossie Clark Ralph Lauren
