Fashion lesson summary

 

Fashion history is important because it is a visual marker of societal changes. In ancient Rome and Egypt, clothing was used strictly as a status symbol. In 1890, the French started the iconic fashion trend of haute couture. Many women began wearing androgynous flapper style clothing in the 1920s. French fashion designer, Dior, became highly popular in the 1950s. Due to the Great Depression, fashion became more military, serious, and practical. The bohemian style was popular in the 1960s and 1970s, with very flowy and floral garments, bell-bottom style pants, and denim. The 1980s were a time of extravagance in fashion because the economy was finally bouncing back from the Great Depression. In 1990, grunge fashion was in style, which included garments like flannels and ripped clothing, colors like black and red, and a casual punk aesthetic that incorporated style accessories like chains and ties. Modern fashion has moved away from the performative function of fashion and instead focuses on minimalism, comfortability, and sustainability.