Advanced Fashion:

Standard 1
History of Fashion

Created by: Kris Caldwell

Timpanogos High School
(There is also a powerpoint created by
“Fashion Marketing” for this standard)
 Fashion History
• How do we find out about historical fashion?
• Actual Garments
• Old Paintings
• Fashion Publications
• Photographs
• Written Publications
– People dressed according to what society allowed for
the social classes.
– The industrial revolution of the 1800’s fostered new
inventions. With the invention of the sewing
machine, clothing could be mass produced.
 Influential People in Fashion History
• Elizabeth I: Queen of England 1558-1603
• She wore:
– Ruffs (large, round collar)
– Epaulets (Shoulder ornaments)
– Jeweled wigs
– Plucked forehead and brows
– Corsets
– Hoop Skirt (Farthingale)
 Influential People in Fashion History
• Louis XIV: King of France
1643-1715
• He sent dolls to every
European court, sow they
would know about Paris
fashions.
 Influential People in Fashion History
• Marie Antoinette:
Queen of France 1775-
1793
• Used paste to whiten
and stiffen her hair to
extreme heights.
• Excessive fashion
 Influential People in Fashion History
• George Bryan “Beau” Brummel
– Led trends for men in the early
1800’s
– His style is known as “Dandyism” (a
style of dress and a lifestyle that
celebrated elegance and refinement
in the 1800’s)
– Included: Straight posture, well-
fitting clothes, top hat, tailcoat, and
white gloves.
 Influential People in Fashion History
• Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
– America’s First Lady in the early
1960’s
– Famous for: Pillbox hats and ¾
length sleeve suits
 Influential People in Fashion History
• The Beattles
– Trendsetting British
rock band
– Came to America in
1964
– “Mop-top” Hairstyles
– This was extreme
hairstyles for the early
1960’s
Early 1900’s

• “S” Curve Shape

• “Saggy” Chests
• Corsets were disappearing
1920’s
• Coco Chanel introduced
sportswear and trousers
• Flappers: young,
independent –minded,
free-spirited women
who wore short skirts
and hairstyles.
 1930’s
*Movie Stars set the fashions
*Invention of Nylon, women
loved nylon stockings
*Great Depression slowed
fashion trends
 1940’s
• World War II=Fabric
shortages
• Shorter skirts and more
use of synthetic fabrics,
like rayon.
• Simple styles=being
patriotic
 1950’s
• After the war, women
returned to feminine roles.
• Christian Dior introduced
the “New Look” (long
hemlines, narrow
shoulders, tight bodices and
long, full, or narrow skirts)
1960’s
• Youth movement
• Hippie style
• Middle and Far East
influences (bright colors,
peasant embroidery,
cheesecloth, safari jackets)
• “Mod” look (mini skirts,
gogo boots)
• British Invasion
 1970’s
• Disco Style (lame’
fabrics, leopard prints,
jumpsuits)
• Punk Fashion (Doc
Marten shoes, safety
pins, chains, frayed
clothing)
• Feminist Movement
(Women wearing
pantsuits)
1980’s
• “Power Look” for
working women
(shoulder pads)
• Synthetic Fabrics
(Spandex)
• Athletic clothing
• Bright colors
 1990’s
• More casual styles
• Grunge style (messy,
uncombed,
disheveled)