Introduction
As culture, fashion is shared, learned, patterned and meaningful. Over the years, the western world has revolutionized the fashion industry. Make it one of the fastest growing and largest industries in the world. Fashion has always been an important part of how people define themselves and others. Whether it's a layman or a fashion expert. In other words, it affects us all, whether we like it or not. For example, in the iconic scene of the devil, Prada wears (it's not just a blue sweater, but a cerulean sweater.) In addition, the fashion and clothing industry is one of the most important consumer-facing fabrications. Globally estimated to be worth more than $ 2.5 trillion (almost the size of the Indian economy.)
Historical Fashion
Over the years, fashion has changed drastically, but has kept alive previous trends. Experts say every 20 years that a trend from the past emerges, talking about an explosion from the past. When we talk about the past, let us remember the Rococo, Renaissance and Victorian eras. By refurbishing some history.
Rococo / Baroque period
In the 18th century, the silhouettes expanded for both sexes (can you imagine what a task it must have been to go to the toilet wearing all the layers as a woman, because I can not.), Which was characterized by soft pastels and styles. This became most popular in France and Central Europe. Men's fashion had a militaristic look with outfits consisting of a doublet (closed fit, waist padded jacket.) Worn over an undershirt, loose pants and boots up to the knee.
The Renaissance
The Renaissance Era consisted of tight-fitting bodices for women, as well as fuller skirts that would normally hang down to the ankles. The dresses were cut to show more neckline as it was normalized at that time. The clothes of the upper class were much heavier and heavier, which limited the movement of the user. Men wore colorful tights or stockings with a shirt along with a coat .. This was from 1520-1529.
Victorian Fashion
We all know about the government of Queen Victoria, who was from 1837-1901. She had her own fashion era, namely the Victorian era, known for corsets, hats, top hats, hassles and petticoats. Dominated by full skirts that give the hourglass look, our society has now become known and loved. In the case of men, a suit consisting of a coat, vest and trousers, and not always of matching material. Add a cloak or cloak for outdoor use.
Now that we've touched on some bright fashion history before the 20th century, let's dive right into what we're really here for. Fashion for the last 100 years.
The Roaring 20s
For a time to be alive, just a few short years after the First World War, the roaring 1 years began. The 1920s were a time when many people defied the ban, indulged in new dance styles and dress, and rejected many traditional moral standards. Remembered for its brilliance and glamor, with financial prosperity. Fashion took a turn for the better. I'm sure some of you have either heard or seen the movie called "the great Gatsby". The characters styled on that show give you a better picture of how people dressed in the 1920s. If you have not heard of it, I would recommend you to google and feed your brain with new information. Still dizzying from World War I, which ended just a year ago, had an unchanging effect on society, culture and fashion.
The Era created "la garçonne", also known as the flap, a dress with a falling waist and border that reached the knee which became popular by Coco Chanel. Tennis sportswear was another trend that became known to women. When it comes to men's trousers, there were 2 major developments. Oxford bags and plus-fours. Oxford adopted soft collars, one or two dressy jackets and trousers with wide legs. Ordinary short-legged trousers that gather around the knee with four extra inches of material are called Plus Fours. Often worn with a sweater.
World War II fashion
Uniforms for men and women consisted of wearing clothing in this era. Women's wardrobes were modified to include trousers, warm coats and washable dresses to suit their war activities. Washable cotton and separates stored dry cleaning chemicals, time and money. These American pinafore dresses can be worn with different cotton blouses or sweaters for different looks. Christian Dior's "New Look" gave women's fashion back to a feminine silhouette after the war.
With so many men at war, it was not normal to see them out of uniforms. Men's fashion had remained the same as it had been in the late 1930s, but with new styles of use to accommodate the use of fewer materials. Although many men wore uniforms or suits they had already owned. The zoot suit increased in importance. The suit consisted of an oversized jacket and voluminous trousers that were tapered at the ankle to avoid tripping. A wide tie was added to complete this look.
1960:The Age of Counterculture Fashion
Breaking fashion norms and traditions is what the 1960s were known for. From the launch of the miniskirt to modern inspired styles. Influenced by British fashion and the emergence of girl groups as well as the outbreak of Twiggy (an English model). There were three main trends in the 60's that became popular by Jacqueline Kennedy; Swinging London and hippies.
Admired around the world for its complex, lady-like appearance, rocking skirt suits. Jacqueline Kennedy probably knew how to dress.
Ponchos, moccasins, love beads, peace signs, medallion necklaces, chain belts, polka dot fabrics and long, puffed "bubble" sleeves were famous fashions in the late 1960s. Both men and women wore frayed bell-bottomed jeans, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, Jesus sandals and headbands.
Swinging London was an event that focused on youth, and focused on music and fashion. To bring us the Beatles and the miniskirt. Silhouettes preferred by women were skirts and A-line miniskirts, both without defined waists. Men wore beautiful stripes or patterned suits. As a result, colorful designs appealed to the younger generation who had a more accessible income. In addition, pop art and space inspired this decade's clothing.
The movie star, Audrey Hepburn, embraced the hippie aesthetic consisting of suede, headbands, caftans, Afghan coats, pearls and other non-western elements of decoration were embraced, as were liquid skirts and used clothing. But men's fashion was influenced by military elements, and much of the influence of rock contributed to the fashion of this era. Second-hand shops began to become popular. Tie-dyes, loose-fitting shirts and velvet vests were all part of men's hippie aesthetics.
1970s:"me" decade
In the seventies saw massive inflation worldwide, much of it caused by the oil crisis in the Middle East. For the first time this decade saw digital technology in consumer products. Due to research, the 70s were also crowned as the best decade.
It is called "me" the decade because of the desire to find oneself, which often leads to people being naked in public. What a time to be alive, hey? Individualism became more important as people became dissatisfied with wars and politics. In the early 70's, women's fashion included tie-dyed shirts, Mexican 'peasant blouses', folk-embroidered Hungarian blouses, ponchos, capes and military surplus clothing.
Bottom outfits for women during this time included bell-bottoms, gauchos, frayed jeans, midi skirts and ankle-length maxi dresses. This decade was simply daring and exaggerated at its best. Necessary things for men include bell bottoms and wide-legged trousers, platform shoes, vests, shirts with long collars, tight t-shirts, sweaters with turtlenecks and casual suits among many others.
Warm trousers, tight shorts in eye-catching colors and textiles show the limited effect the women's liberation movement has on fashion.
1980s:the age of creativity
Do you remember the classic movie from 1985, The Breakfast Club? That movie gives you an excellent picture of how 1980s fashion used to be. The clothes tended to be very bright and vibrant at first glance. Women expressed an image of wealth and success through shiny costume jewelry, such as large gold earrings, pearl necklaces and clothing covered with sequins and diamonds. Hence the name of the decade.
Make it an era with big hair, shoulder pads, acid-washed jeans and eye-popping fabric colors and patterns. And for the first time, teenagers played a role. Men liked Oxford shirts, in addition to polo shorts and turtlenecks, trousers usually in khaki, braces, striped linen suits and corduroy.
The 80's had more celebrity style icons than any other decade, some of which you know well. Like Princess Diana, Madonna, Michael Jackson, LL Cool J and so many others. This was also when streetwear came into being. For the first time in history, men's fashion played an important role as women's fashion, and many of the 80's clothing styles were unisex.
https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1980-1989/
1990s:10 years of antimote
This has to be my favorite decade without a doubt, not only because of fashion, but also because that was when the internet became mainstream. Anti-fashion is an umbrella term for various forms of dressing. Fashion had become so casual that both men and women had either assumed the grunge look, an edgy style characterized by dark colors, blankets, leather, tees, dark denim jeans, black boots, Converse sneakers, chokers and unique hairstyles.
Or the preppy aesthetic. Think of the movie "Clueless" with Alica Sliverstone as Cher. Khaki chinos, navy blazers, Oxford shirts, brogues, Keds (an American brand of canvas shoes with rubber soles) used on everything, especially leggings, slouch socks and oversized sweaters, sweaters and tees, boat shoes, ballet flats, training jackets, baseball jackets, mom jeans, silk dresses and so on. Each one has different versions of the original aesthetics. How can you not love this decade?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnn.com/style/amp/1990s-fashion-history/index.html
2000s:Mash-up in Fashion
In the 2000s, fashion was often outlined as a worldwide blend, with trends then blending past styles, from the 1960s to the 1990s. This also affected the clothing trend of the decade at the time.
Some of the decade's significant ugly values were low-rise jeans, platform flip-flops, Crocs, dresses worn over jeans and thick marked hair. Men's fashion was a mixture of 1980s fashion and 1920s setbacks. With black leather jackets, slim jeans, coats, flannel shirts, sweaters with a V-neck and Ed Hardy t-shirts. For a time to be alive. I'm frowning on my younger self right now. Why did no one stop me from dressing like that?
2010:Lean decades
When I think of 2010, I think of how skinny jeans dominated the denim and female market for men and women. Almost everyone wore a pair of skinny jeans from the royal family all the way down to streetwear. Hence the name "lean decade". It seemed like a trend that would never die, but like all good things that must end, so did the reign of thin jeans, but because it was such a presiding staple for so long, my guess is that we have definitely not seen the latter.
When it comes to fashion trends that shaped the end of the 2010s, daddy jeans, sneakers and logo-laden all strike several chords. The 2010s were interpreted by hipster fashion, athleisure, a revival of the era of austerity and alternative fashions, swag-inspired outfits, 1980s neon streetwear and unisex 1990s elements influenced by grunge and skater fashion Kim Kardashian West, Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber has been one of the biggest celebrity trendsetters of the decade.
the conclusion
In conclusion, it is clear to see that as it goes, there are many trends coming back, and who knows, maybe one of these trends will be your most important element. Each decade shows us how each generation expresses itself, becomes more daring and creative with their choices, and if they did not take a stand or make a statement, we would not be where we are today. It is clear that we must be brave to move forward, and if we were not brave, our borders would still touch the ground.