Textiles: Does History Influence Fashion?

Question 1

How did WW1 and the Spanish influenza influence fashion?

Answer 1

Women joined workforce —> simple, utilitarian clothing and tunics over a skirt.
Practical uniforms

Question 2

How did the Great Depression influence fashion?

Answer 2

Longer women’s dresses
More feminine and formed fitting with defined waistline
Men - mafia style suit with pinstripe fabric
Big lapels
Trilby hats

Question 3

How did WW2 influence fashion?

Answer 3

Uniforms and utilitarian clothing
Clothes were rationed (make do and mend)

Question 4

How did September bombings and 7/7 bombing influence fashion?

Answer 4

New wave of conservatism
Functional clothes and sturdy shoes

Question 5

How did the Great Recession influence fashion?

Answer 5

Minimalism
Clean lines
Whites and greys

Question 6

How did COVID-19 influence fashion?

Answer 6

“Beautiful pieces that tell stories”
Ethical decisions
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