This document provides a history of fashion from the 16th century to the 1990s. It discusses how fashion from different eras is learned through artifacts like garments, paintings, photographs and writings. Key influential figures in fashion history are described like Queen Elizabeth I in the 16th century and Jacqueline Kennedy in the 1960s. Major fashion trends are outlined for each decade, such as flappers in the 1920s, nylon stockings in the 1930s, and grunge style in the 1990s. The industrial revolution and inventions like the sewing machine are noted for enabling mass production of clothing.

1. Advanced Fashion:
Standard 1
History of Fashion
Created by: Kris Caldwell
Timpanogos High School
(There is also a powerpoint created by
“Fashion Marketing” for this standard)

2. Fashion History
• How do we find out about historical fashion?
• Actual Garments
• Old Paintings
• Fashion Publications
• Photographs
• Written Publications
– People dressed according to what society allowed for
the social classes.
– The industrial revolution of the 1800’s fostered new
inventions. With the invention of the sewing
machine, clothing could be mass produced.

3. Influential People in Fashion History
• Elizabeth I: Queen of England 1558-1603
• She wore:
– Ruffs (large, round collar)
– Epaulets (Shoulder ornaments)
– Jeweled wigs
– Plucked forehead and brows
– Corsets
– Hoop Skirt (Farthingale)

4. Influential People in Fashion History
• Louis XIV: King of France
1643-1715
• He sent dolls to every
European court, sow they
would know about Paris
fashions.

5. Influential People in Fashion History
• Marie Antoinette:
Queen of France 1775-
1793
• Used paste to whiten
and stiffen her hair to
extreme heights.
• Excessive fashion

6. Influential People in Fashion History
• George Bryan “Beau” Brummel
– Led trends for men in the early
1800’s
– His style is known as “Dandyism” (a
style of dress and a lifestyle that
celebrated elegance and refinement
in the 1800’s)
– Included: Straight posture, well-
fitting clothes, top hat, tailcoat, and
white gloves.

7. Influential People in Fashion History
• Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
– America’s First Lady in the early
1960’s
– Famous for: Pillbox hats and ¾
length sleeve suits

8. Influential People in Fashion History
• The Beattles
– Trendsetting British
rock band
– Came to America in
1964
– “Mop-top” Hairstyles
– This was extreme
hairstyles for the early
1960’s

9. Early 1900’s
• “S” Curve Shape
• “Saggy” Chests
• Corsets were disappearing

10. 1920’s
• Coco Chanel introduced
sportswear and trousers
• Flappers: young,
independent –minded,
free-spirited women
who wore short skirts
and hairstyles.

11. 1930’s
*Movie Stars set the fashions
*Invention of Nylon, women
loved nylon stockings
*Great Depression slowed
fashion trends

12. 1940’s
• World War II=Fabric
shortages
• Shorter skirts and more
use of synthetic fabrics,
like rayon.
• Simple styles=being
patriotic

13. 1950’s
• After the war, women
returned to feminine roles.
• Christian Dior introduced
the “New Look” (long
hemlines, narrow
shoulders, tight bodices and
long, full, or narrow skirts)

14. 1960’s
• Youth movement
• Hippie style
• Middle and Far East
influences (bright colors,
peasant embroidery,
cheesecloth, safari jackets)
• “Mod” look (mini skirts,
gogo boots)
• British Invasion

15. 1970’s
• Disco Style (lame’
fabrics, leopard prints,
jumpsuits)
• Punk Fashion (Doc
Marten shoes, safety
pins, chains, frayed
clothing)
• Feminist Movement
(Women wearing
pantsuits)

16. 1980’s
• “Power Look” for
working women
(shoulder pads)
• Synthetic Fabrics
(Spandex)
• Athletic clothing
• Bright colors

17. 1990’s
• More casual styles
• Grunge style (messy,
uncombed,
disheveled)