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Ancient Egypt
Introduction of linen and draped clothing.
Ancient Greece
Emergence of draped garments like the chiton.
Roman Empire
Influence of stolas and togas, adaptation of garments signifying status.
Middle Ages
Introduction of tailoring which allowed for more fitted clothing.
Renaissance
Elaborate clothing symbolizing wealth and status, use of luxury fabrics like silk and velvet.
Baroque Period
Opulent fashion mirroring the grandeur of Baroque art and architecture.
Rococo Period
Light, pastel colors and an emphasis on decoration.
French Revolution
Simplification of dress as symbols of aristocracy were abandoned.
Victorian Era
Restrictive garments relating to societal norms, such as corsets and crinolines.
Industrial Revolution
Mass production of clothing, introduction of standard sizing.
Belle Époque
Introduction of the S-bend corset and more lavish, ornate fashions.
1920s
Flapper dresses and shorter hemlines, liberation of women's fashion.
1930s
Return to feminine and elegant fashion, influenced by movie stars.
1940s
Fashion influenced by wartime rationing; birth of utility clothing.
1950s
The hourglass silhouette re-emerges; rise of teenage fashion culture.
1960s
Youth culture dominates with Mod fashion and hippie styles.
1970s
Diversity in fashion: disco, punk, and the continuation of the hippie movement.
1980s
Power dressing, workout wear, and bright, bold styles reflect extravagance.
1990s
Casual and grunge styles emerge; the minimalism trend grows.
2000s
Fast fashion accelerates; mixing of luxury and street brands.
2010s
Sustainability in fashion starts to gain attention; athleisure becomes a trend.
Tudor Period
Opulent fashion with heavy brocades and velvet, padded silhouettes, and intricate details.
Elizabethan Era
Exaggerated silhouettes with farthingales and cartwheel ruffs; elaborately bejeweled garments.
Regency Period
Adoption of neo-classical silhouettes, empire waistlines, and lighter fabrics.
American Civil War Era
Use of hoop skirts and the beginning of ready-made clothing due to industrialization.
Arts and Crafts Movement
Rejection of mass-produced garments, emphasis on handcrafted textiles and natural dyes.
Zoot Suit Riots
Zoot suits as a symbol of rebellion and cultural identity among minorities.
Swinging Sixties in London
Emerging British designers redefine youth fashion with miniskirts and mod suits.
Punk Movement
Do-it-yourself ethos with safety pins, ripped clothing, and anarchic messages.
Japanese Designers in the 1980s
Introduction of minimalist, asymmetric, and avant-garde fashion.
Rise of Supermodels in the 1990s
Supermodels become cultural icons affecting fashion trends and consumer behavior.
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