The document provides an overview of fashion trends from the Renaissance period to the present. It describes the silhouettes, materials, and notable designers that were popular during different decades. In the Renaissance, long, thin torsos were fashionable and outfits were decorated with lace and ribbons. During the 1700s and 1800s, multilayered dresses created an hourglass shape. In the 1900s, styles like bloomers and hobble skirts emerged, followed by flapper dresses and beaded looks in the 1920s. Subsequent decades saw the rise of designers like Chanel and shifts toward minimalism, athleisure, and branding.

1. Time Periods
History of fashion design
Jillian Biblow December 9th

2. Renaissance
● Flat , long torsos were the trend for
figure. This was modelled after Queen
Elizabeth the first. Men and women
wore corsets to resemble the thin
figure.
● Outfits were decorated with lace,
ribbons, bows, pearls
● The waist was fitted, with puffy sleeves
and skirt for women.
● For men, King Henry VIII was a fashion
influence,
“[how can anyone] be silly enough
to think himself better than other
people, because his clothes are
made of finer woolen thread than
theirs. After all, those fine clothes
were once worn by a sheep, and
they never turned it into anything
better than a sheep.”
-Thomas More, Utopia
“Time of rebirth”
“Status”
“Wearing wealth”

3. Clothing was handmade
usually locally. Wealthy
people had clothes made
for them whilst poorer
people made clothes for
their families. Clothing
was often made from wool
or linen. All clothing was
Hand sewn

4. 1700s
● The preferred body type was
heart shaped. Tiny waists with
wide hips.
● Women did not own more that
2-4 outfits
● Elbows and knees must be
covered at all times
● Clothing was not washed often as
people did not have a great level
of cleanliness

5. There were many layers to be worn under a dress. The layers are in
order as follows:
Shift: made of linen and was also worn as a nightgown
Stockings: these came just over the knee
Kerchief: this is worn for modesty
Shoes: women only had about 2 pairs
Pockets: womens clothing didn’t have pockets so they tied pockets to
their waist before the final layer of clothing was added
Stays: this is somewhat like a corset but with straps on the shoulders
Petticoats: this is just like a skirt, women wore 2
Stomacher: this was fabric that covered up the stays to make it look
nicer
Cap: this covered hair especially from fire
Gown: this covered almost the whole outfit and tied up in the front
Belt: this was optional for women
Outerwear was a cape, mittens basket and hood

6. 1800s
● Dresses are becoming more plain
● British style took place
● Dresses were more free flowing with less
structure, except for the waist and
breasts
● Puffy sleeves were popular
● Modest fashion was enforced, even
though it was hot, uncomfortable and
heavy

7. The hourglass
figure is what was
desired. Puffy
sleeves accentuated
the waist of women.
(See pictures)

8. 1900-1920
● Electricity
● Automobiles
● Industrial revolution
Trends/ styles
-bloomers
-trench coats
-hobble skirts
-shirtwaist

9. The “S” curve silhouette along with an
exaggerated hourglass waist was the
desired body shape

10. 1920s “Roaring twenties”
Chanel tweed first came out in
1924 and was inspired by
menswear.

11. Trends/ styles
-Cloche hats
-Costume looks
-Strands of beads
-Short skirts
-Chemise dresses
-T-strap shoes
Designers
-Coco Chanel
-Jean Patou
-Jeanne Lanvin
-Norman Hartwell

12. 1930s
Trends/styles
-Light fabrics
-Soft looks
-Fur-collared cots
-Big hats
-Wraps
● Make do
attitude
because of the
depression
● Frugality
● Little money
● Hollywood
influence

13. Designers
● Mainbocher
● Vera maxwell
● Madame Gres
● Elsa schiaparelli

14. 1940s
Dior
1947
“New
look” on
the right

15. Designers
-Christain Dior
-Cristobal Balenciaga
-Bonnie Cashin
-Adrian
Trends/styles
-Suits on women
-Padded shoulders
-Knee length skirts
-Bikinis (this is
when they first
came in)

16. 1950s
● More synthetics
● Higher income
● Baby boom
● More income
● Moving to the suburbs
● Conformity
● Family life
● Leisure time for sports
and recreation

17. Trends/styles
-Belts
-Sweater sets
-Capri pants
-Ivy league look
-sportswear
Designers
-Gucci
-Yves Saint Laurent
-Hubert de
Givenchy
-Missoni

18. 1960s
● Knits and
polyester were
popular fabrics
as seen in the
outfit in the
photo attached
● Long hair
started to come
in for women
“The 1960s
were about
releasing
ourselves
from
conventional
society and
freeing
ourselves.”
-Yoko Ono

19. Trends/ styles
-Miniskirts
-Button up
-Wild colours
-Golf coordinates
-Nehru jackets
The ideal body type was like a
“twig”. Women were wanted to be
tall and thin, with narrow
shoulders and hips. As well as
having a doll face.

20. 1970s
● Equal rights movement
● Disco dancing, clubs
● Overseas manufacturing
● Individualism
● Women started
working
outside the
home
● Equal rights
● Women's
liberation

21. Trends/ styles
-Pantsuits
-Bell-bottom, flared and
tapered jeans
-Leisure suits
-Boots
-Tank tops and T-shirts
Designers
-Ralph Lauren
-Vivienne Westwood
-Calvin Klein
-Bill Blass
-Giorgio Armani

22. 1980s
Trends/ styles
-Loud makeup
-Teased hair
-Denim
-Neon
“1980s: not a time
period but a state of
mind.” -Carrie vaughn

23. Designers
-Karl Lagerfeld
-Donna Karan
-Tommy
Hilfiger (top
right)
-Michael Kors
-Gianni Versace
Trends/ styles
-Punk hairdos
-Gender neutral
dressing
-Sneakers
-Torn clothing

24. 1990s
Decade of the
supermodel
Jordans came
out
Hip hop looks
were becoming
very trendy
among young
people
Loose fitting

25. Designers
-Vera Wang
-Marc Jacobs
(see on right)
-Tom Ford
-Alexander
Mcqueen
-Prada
Trends/ styles
-Grunge
-Plaid
-Chunky shoes
-Slip dresses
-Image and branding

26. 2000s- present
● Expansion of communication technology
● Polyester, cotton, nylon, denim and other synthetic
materials are the popular fabrics
● Online shopping became popular
● Small, thin silhouettes are desired. Flat stomachs
are preferred now that cropped shirts and low rise
pants are trendy and show off the midriff.

27. Designers
-Stella McCartney
-Louis vuitton (see
on left)
-Juicy couture
Trends/ styles
-Matching
tracksuits
-Low rise jeans
-Cropped shirts
-short layers over
long
-mixing colour,
layer, texture

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