bdft i, hcr, unit-i,fashion in 20th century,
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COURSE- BDFT/BFT
SEMESTER- I
SUBJECT-Historical Contextual References
UNIT- I
TOPIC- Fashions of the Twentieth Century
Factors that lead to the reforms of fashion in the 1920sWorld War I
Newfound buying power in the Roaring Twenties
Feminine Liberation Movement and the 19th amendment
ProhibitionAdvancements in the
textile and garment industries
Ready-to-wear fashionFashion Magazines
World War IDuring the War, women entered the workforce to fill
jobs left open by soldiers. After the war women continued to work outside of the home.
Women’s fashions were altered to suit the workforce. Constrictive undergarments, such as whalebone corsets, were abandoned to allow for an ease of movement.
Also with the lack of men due to the war and its aftermath, women began wearing more alluring clothing to attract a husband.
Newfound buying power in the Roaring Twenties
Economic prosperity of the Roaring Twenties allowed more women access to luxurious clothing.
More woman began buying their clothing as opposed to making them themselves
ChanelFashion Influence
from 1920’s until World War II
Resurfaces in 1954Little black dressTweed Suit
7.
1970’sPantsuits, wide legs
with large cuffs/ bell bottoms
hip huggersPants for women
became acceptable in the work place.
Long pointed collars.
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