Fashion in the 1900’s - 1910

1. Fashion in the 1900’s - 1910 The Edwardian Era

2. Introduction • Edwardian Era – King Edward VII 1901 - 1910 • Leader of the fashionable elite • “Beautiful Age” • Luxury Living for the rich

3. Silhouette • S-Shape – Mature woman silhouette- full low bust, curvy hips – skirts train – brushed the floor • 1908 – Fashion houses changed the silhouettes – thicker waist, flatter bust and narrower hips • Narrowed and straightened • Skirts cleared the floor – approached ankle

6. Influences • Paris – Mecca of fashion World • Fashion Models – Mannequins dressed in latest styles sent by designers to social events • Picasso – blue & pink period • Wright Brothers – aviation history • San Francisco – Earthquake

7. Influences • Gibson Girl • Sketch by Charles Dana Gibson • National Standard for feminine beauty

8. Role of Women • Very few rights • Small percent of women attended college • Very few had careers outside of home • Married young – many children – stayed home • Second class citizens

9. Textiles Used • Linen • Cotton • Silk – dresses & gowns • Velvet • Lace

10. Popular Colors • Purples/Pinks • Brown • Sage Green • Rose Red • Peach • Dark and light blue for • Black suits – Men

11. Women’s Fashions • Early 1900’s - S-Curve Silhouette – use of corsets - High boned collars - Skirts brushed the floor - Lingerie Dresses – washable day dresses in linen & cotton – lavish pintucks, lace insertions, embroidery

12. Shirtwaist – bodice or waist tailored like a man’s shirt – working woman uniform Traveling suits popular –automobiles- top coats in leather - Burberry

13. Late 1900’s - • 1908 – Empire waist – narrow – ankle length • Rise of Haute Couture – Paul Poiret – designer of new style

14. Hats/Hairstyles • Huge, broad brimmed hats were worn in mid-decade, trimmed with feathers & stuffed birds • Decorated with ribbons & artificial flowers • Wavy hair swept up on top of head • Large hats worn with evening wear • End of decade – hats had smaller drooping brims that shaded the face & deep crowns

16. Accessories • Lace was used in abundance • Hats • Gloves • Umbrellas/Parasols • Handbags • Lace Scarf • Silver chain purse

17. Men’s Fashions • Coats, waistcoats, and trousers • Sack coat with matching waistcoat & trousers were worn • Trousers were shorter with cuffs – creased front and back • Waistcoats fastened high on the chest. The usual style was single-breasted. • The blazer was worn for sports/casual activities • Formal dress – dark tail coat & trousers – tuxedo – less formal

18. Shirts and neckties • Tall collars • Necktie was four-in-hand & Ascot Ties were worn with formal day dress – white bow ties common with evening • Accessories • Top Hats formal wear • Bowler Hats worn with lounge or sack suits

20. Girls imitated older women Dresses – Knee length with lace & embroider at hem – short sleeve Black shoes with woolen stockings Hair – long & curly with ribbon Boys – sailor suits , dusters Children

21. Technology Advances • Industrial Revolution • Factories Producing Goods – Mass Production • Home Sewing Machine – middle class could recreate fashion items at home