Explore tens of thousands of sets crafted by our community.
Historic Fashion Moments
15
Flashcards
0/15
Debut of the 'Little Black Dress'
1926, Coco Chanel introduces the 'Little Black Dress', revolutionizing women's fashion by introducing a versatile and accessible garment.
The Bikini is introduced
1946, Louis Réard unveils the bikini, causing a sensation for its revealing design and challenging social norms of modesty.
Dior's 'New Look'
1947, Christian Dior introduces the 'New Look', which featured rounded shoulders, a cinched waist, and a full skirt, signaling a return to opulence post-war.
Mary Quant designs the miniskirt
1965, Mary Quant raised hemlines with the miniskirt, becoming an icon of 'Swinging London' and symbolizing women's liberation.
Woodstock Festival Fashion
1969, The Woodstock Music Festival became a fashion tableau for hippie culture, featuring tie-dye, fringe, and bell-bottom jeans.
Yves Saint Laurent introduces Le Smoking
1966, Yves Saint Laurent's Le Smoking tuxedo suit for women challenged gender norms and introduced androgyny into womenswear.
Calvin Klein's Minimalist Movement
1990s, Calvin Klein leads the minimalist movement in fashion, focusing on simplicity and clean lines that contrasted with preceding excess.
Alexander McQueen's 'Plato’s Atlantis'
2010, McQueen presented 'Plato’s Atlantis', pushing boundaries with digital printing and the introduction of 10-inch Armadillo shoes.
Grunge enters mainstream fashion
1992, Marc Jacobs introduces grunge on the runway for Perry Ellis, bringing the subculture's fashion into the mainstream and ultimately getting fired for it.
Michael Jackson’s Thriller Jacket
1983, Michael Jackson wore the iconic red and black leather jacket in his 'Thriller' music video, cementing its place in fashion history.
First Lady Jackie Kennedy's Pink Chanel Suit
1963, Jackie Kennedy's pink Chanel suit became an emblem of the 1960s and a tragic symbol after the assassination of JFK.
Madonna's 'Like a Virgin' Performance Outfit
1984, Madonna's performance of 'Like a Virgin' at the MTV Video Music Awards features a wedding dress and Boy Toy belt that became pop culture symbols.
The Rise of Supermodels
1990, The era of the supermodels begins, epitomized by the iconic British Vogue cover featuring Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Tatjana Patitz, Christy Turlington, and Cindy Crawford.
Chanel's Pearl Necklace Moment
1930s, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel popularized costume jewelry, particularly large faux-pearl necklaces, democratizing luxury fashion.
Runway Diversity With Italian Vogue's 'Black Issue'
2008, Italian Vogue published its 'Black Issue', featuring only black models, prompting a discussion on diversity in fashion.
© Hypatia.Tech. 2024 All rights reserved.