Category Archives: HISTORY OF FASHION
On May 20, 1873 Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received a patent (# 501) on the jeans, pants with rivets on the pockets. The jeans have been a garment which is only grown in popularity. Levi Straus, who was born in southern Germany, was in 1847 with his mother and sisters migrated to the U.S. He started a clothing factory in New York, and in 1853 he focused on supplies for prospectors. First jeans ever. The first jeans ever made, … Continue reading
In the 19th century, great strides have been put into the modern world: industrialization brought machinery, photography, painting began to supplant. The men’s costume evolved into the form which as yet is used, albeit with minor modifications. The woman breathed fashion, however, the historical essence of vanity at the expense of practicality. The gems were the last among the historical costumes. Empire Late 18th century had been a fascination with classical antiquity, creating the women had to dress in the … Continue reading
Century, not as much contrast as the 18th century. Here, the extravagance of fashion to its historical peak, nothing was too wide, too high, too deep, too embellished or too bizarre. Women in corsets laced, oversized skirts made an art movement. The excessive luxury had its toll: the hungry French people revolted and sparked the French Revolution. Aristocratic wealth was out of the question, something all too clearly the fashion to testify. The period preceding the French Revolution The reign … Continue reading
The 17th century is also known as the Golden Age of the US. It was a highlight of commerce, art, wealth and power. The Republic of the United States was greatly respected and was consequently influential in the World. The 17th century fashion, however, was provided by the French, and especially by King Louis XIV. This famous man brought one of the most dramatic fashion statements in the history effects: The Wig Time. Fashion in the first half of the … Continue reading
The 16th century is also known as the Renaissance, the era of the “rebirth” in which the medieval mind was left to fall back on ideas from classical antiquity. Along with these new ideas were also the architecture and art through a revolution. But certainly as typical of the Renaissance, the dress of 16th century European. 16th century women’s fashion The “inner” changes that brought about the Renaissance, such as thinking the philosophy of humanism, were accompanied by almost as … Continue reading
It is impossible to precisely predict the future of fashion. Fads follow in rapid succession, and each year there are new trends. Fashions change so ever. Throughout history, the changes better look. Often it is possible to indicate which mode prevailed. 1920-1930 Women cut their hair short and wear pants go. Previously it was impossible that women could wear pants, only men were able to do. Women wear skirts and men wear pants that was the rule. Men can use … Continue reading
