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1900-1920’s. Edwardian Era . Words. Who influenced fashion?. King Edward VII Full name: Albert Edward Prince of whales. King Edward VII. Name: King Edward VII Full Name: Albert Edward Born : November 9, 1841 Parents : Queen Victoria and Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
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1900-1920’s Edwardian Era
Who influenced fashion? King Edward VII Full name: Albert Edward Prince of whales
King Edward VII • Name: King Edward VII • Full Name: Albert Edward • Born: November 9, 1841 • Parents: Queen Victoria and Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha • Married: Alexandra, daughter of Christian of Denmark • Children: Three sons, and three daughters • Died: May 6, 1910
Prominent silhouette S curve • corset forced the hips back and bust forward
Popular designers • Coco Chanel • Paul Poiret
Coco Chanel • Born august 19, 1883 • Died January 10, 1971 • Raised in an orphanage and taught to sew • First clothing shop opened in 1910 • She created Trademark suits and little black dresses • Came out with her first fragrance in 1922
Paul Poiret • Born on April 20, 1879 in Paris • Died on April 30 1944 • opened a small shop in Paris in 1903 • he created flamboyant, theatrical designs. • First fragrance was named after his sister in 1911
Women Trends • Long full skirts became shorter and narrower, formed into a “hobble” shirt. • Full at the waist and tapered towards the ankles giving glimpses of ankle. • During WW1 fashion was temporarily ended of development. • Women embraced more comfortable clothes like; pants and skirts. • No more puffed out skirts. • Floor length not trailed. • Hats were always in fashion as long as they were decorated and big. • Corsets and high collars relaxed slightly.
Men's Trends • slacks were wider at the bottom; • fabrics became more lightweight and breathable. • detachable collar came around the neck and ended in front with two, small, overturned corners • Suits were not quite as restrictive or formal.
Popular colours • Purple • Red • Orange • Green • Blue
Textiles used • Soft fabrics like crepe • charmeuse • chiffon • lace • or embroidered cotton combined with lace
Clothing parallels • Late nineteenth century • Also the Edwardian era • S curve corsets
Historical moments • World War 1 in 1914 • Titanic sank in 1912
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