Influential designers Flashcards
How is Coco chanel an influential designer?
How did Coco Chanel revolutionise women’s fashion? (what 3 things did she introduce)
Introduced simplicity, comfort, & practicality
What were women’s clothes like before chanel? (give examples)
What did chanel introduce?
- what type of style?
- what kind of fabrics?
Restrictive= corsets, petticoats and complicated designs
More relaxed styles, using softer fabrics & more fluid silhouettes which were not only comfortable but also elegant
How is the ‘The Little Black Dress’ Iconic?
- think of the colours used
- what did it become a statement of?
Black signified mourning= coco chanel redefined it, making black chic, versatile and chic
- became a symbol of understated and is a staple in every women’s wardrobe today
