Fashion in the United States

Fashion
Refers to current look and dress up of a person Is dealt with on a daily basis

Is a self expression that allows people to try

on many roles in life Is a change which can be called a necessity to keep life interesting

Fashion history around the world It started in the 19th century and it has got 4 important eras: The The The The Regency Era Romantic Era Victorian Era Edwardian Era

1.The Regency Era (1800-1825)

In 1804 Napoleon Bonaparte the king of France became the leader of French

fashion He gave birth to textile industries and stopped the import of clothes from England His decision had a very good effect on the income of the country Leroy: the first designer First fashion icon: empress Josephine

Empress Josephine

The Empire dress

2.The Romantic Era

Dresses became very decorative Natural waistline Women were described as delicate and fragile creatures Corsets and petticoats returned. Sleeves designed on an inverted triangle bodice.

Gigot de Mouton

Other specific pieces of clothing

The Pelisse mantle, redingote Caps and ribbons On formal occasions: turbans

The Pelisse mantle or redingote

Caps, ribbons and turbans

Early Victorian Costume and Fashion

20 years of fashion Mix of styles Clothes were cheaper Elaborated dresses

Queen Victoria(1837)

Victorian dress

Fancy dress in the Victorian Era

Edwardian Era(1890)
Art Nouveau style Tall, stiff collars Gibson girl hairstyle S-bend corset Ladies started to wear pants

New trends in fashion (1920-1990)

1920-The roaring twenties

More freedom in fashion design New materials for clothes New hairstyle Famous designer: Coco Chanel

The 1940s
Economical crisis Fashion houses closed The new fashion capital: Hollywood Famous designer: Christian Dior Fashion icons: Rita Hayworth, Katharine Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich

The 1950s
More coquettish dresses The return of the chemisette Suit of the year: Tailored suit Stronger make-up Fashion icon: Marilyn Monroe

The 1960s The beginning of youth culture Bouffant hairstyles Miniskirts and go-go boots Flower power

The 1970s
Kaftans' and Kimonos Flared pants Short vests

The 1980s
Disco style Fashion icons: celebrities Jeans, the most comfortable pants

The 1990s
Sporty outfits Pony tails Zany sneakers Leather imitation Miniskirts

Fashion week
The biggest show organized each year Capitals of fashion: New York, London, Milan, Paris Semiannual event Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter collections

 First American fashion week:1943 Purpose: to distract attention from French mode Eleanor Lambert-organizer Vogue filled with articles about the show Sponsors: Mercedes-Benz Location: Bryant Park

New York Fashion week

Fashion is made to become unfashionable. Coco Chanel

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