| The early 1900's - In 1909
Vogue featured a women on its cover wearing a soft loose fitting style.
The invention of the first manufactured man-made fiber, RAYON, led to more
functional clothing for women who were entering the work force.
Before that, cotton and wool were the main natural fabric sources
available. By the 1920's fashion
legend Gabrielle "66" Chanel was one of the first designers to introduce
sportswear for everyday and trousers that would influence fashion forever.
She promoted the "flapper style" dress, and she created the "little black
dress". The 1920's simpler styles allowed women to get ready for
work or play faster and easier. In 1926 the Women's Fashion Institute designed
a one hour dress, meaning the dress could be sewn in one hour.
The 1930's-1950's was the start of movie
stars in Hollywood setting fashion trends in hair, make-up, and clothes, as
Hollywood brought glamour to America and the world. DuPont changed the
world by inventing nylon, another man-made fiber. Hence, nylon stockings
were invented and gave the look of silk but with cheaper prices. During
WWII more important things were at hand, and clothing was rationed, and
style was conservative. People wanted more luxury after the sacrifices
that were given during the war. To meet this demand, French designer,
Dior, launched his style in 1947 LIFE magazine called the "New Look". |
