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1900-1920. Chelsea Bell Southern Methodist University MSA 3325 Spring 2013. The Edwardian Period and WWI. Gowns by Paul Poiret , 1912. Historical Background. 1900-1920. England. France. United States.
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1900-1920 Chelsea Bell Southern Methodist University MSA 3325 Spring 2013 The Edwardian Period and WWI Gowns by Paul Poiret, 1912
Historical Background 1900-1920 England France United States • From 1900 to just before WWI, a political system emerged that permitted a high degree of individual freedom • Paris was brimming with authors, musicians, scientists, and artists during this time. • “the age of optimism” • Forty percent of Americans now lived in urban areas • The Wright brothers made the first successful flight in 1903 • A twelve minute movie, The Great Train Robbery, was released • Edward VII became King in 1901 • England was involved in the Boer War in South Africa until 1902 • Edward brought to the throne an emphasis on social life and fashion The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
1900-1920 Undergarments The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
The S-Curve Costume for Women: 1900-1909 Eveninggown, 1905 ‘pigeon’ bodice, 1901 The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
Empire Revival and the Hobble Skirt Costume for Women: 1909-1914 Eveninggown by Lucile, 1912 EveningDress, circa 1912 The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
Empire Revival and the Hobble Skirt Costume for Women: 1909-1914 The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
Paul Poiret French Couture Two Empire Line Evening Dresses, from Les Robes de Paul Poiret 1908 By Paul Iribe The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
World War I Costume for Women: 1914-1918 WWI military-inspired suit Eveningdress, 1916 McCall’s Pattern, 1915 The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
Postwar Styles Costume for Women: 1918-1919 1919 The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
Mariano Fortuny French Couture The Delphos gown with stenciled velvet jacket The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
1900-1920 Costume for Men Men’sformal wear, 1909 Men’sthreepiece suit, 1912 The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
Paul Iribe Fashion Illustrators From Les Robes de Paul Poiret 1908 The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
Erté Fashion Illustrators The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920