Fashion Industry & History

Edwardian fashion refers to the clothing worn in the early 20th century and features an elegant, mature look for women, created around the S curve with its monobosom and a new long line.

Men's fashion in the late Victorian era includes styles worn during the Gilded Age and La Belle Epoque.

The influence of World War II on fashion was huge. Shortages and rationing limited the use of fabric and other materials used in fashion design. Hemlines were up and hair was long, creating an iconic style

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Flappers were only part of the fashion trend of the 1920s. The female silhouette became slimmer and almost androgynous with drop-waist dresses and loose, comfortable clothing.

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The Aesthetic Movement, a counterculture of artists, writers, and designers in Victorian England opposed the dehumanization of the Industrial Age. Aesthetic fashion favored a natural look based on medieval styles.

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In the high and late Middle ages attractive styles became more available to a new middle class. Clothing styles changed more quickly due to new technology, Eastern influences, and a better economy.

Victorian fashions reflect clothing worn between 1837–1901. Despite the prim and proper feminine ideal, Victorian clothing includes outrageous styles like hoop skirts and bustles.

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Use these clues to date old photographs of women. Fashion changes over time can suggest the date a picture was taken and can help with genealogy research.

The character of Phoebe Halliwell served up some major fashion statements throughout the series on "Charmed." This is a list of my personal favorites, all of which were slayed by the stunning Alyssa Milano.

Garment and textile production is the largest employer of workers world wide. Though ready-to-wear clothing was once a cottage industry, the Industrial Revolution changed the way we shop and dress.

Fast fashion is cheap, convenient, and helps the more frugal among us experiment with new fashions and clothes. But fast fashion comes with a price greater than the tags on the shelves

During the American Civil War, women of the South were limited by the availability of products due to the blockade. Fabric was needed for the military so women became creative with limited resources.