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Fashion in the 1920s . By: Amanda LaFayette , Madison Chandler and Rihana Wilson. Historical Events in the 1920’s. This time was also called the Roaring 20’s because it was a big cultural, industrial, and political growth. 1920
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Fashion in the 1920s By: Amanda LaFayette, Madison Chandler and Rihana Wilson
Historical Events in the 1920’s • This time was also called the Roaring 20’s because it was a big cultural, industrial, and political growth. • 1920 -The 19th amendment was put into place, that women were given the permission to vote. • 1921 -September 7-8, 1921 The first Miss America pageant took place in Atlantic City, New Jersey • 1925 - Nellie Tayloe Ross is inaugurated as the first woman governor of the United States Amanda LaFayette
Historical Events from the 1920’s • 1928 - Amelia Earhart took flight as the first women to fly over the Atlantic Ocean. • 1929 - The stock market crashed which led to the Great Depression. • Men were viewed as a superior and they had mostly all important job. • Women on the other hand were basically viewed only as homemakers. • Someone who influenced fashion greatly was Coco Chanel. Amanda LaFayette
Fabrics Used in the 1920’s • Rayon (Faux Silk) • This was used for dresses and also stockings and undergarments. Rayon was first introduced in 1910 • Wool • This fabric was extremely common in jackets. Also in the early 1920’s swimsuits were made of wool. Amanda LaFayette
Fabrics Used in the 1920’s • Lace • This was common to use as an embellishment to dresses • Chiffon • Sleeveless silk dresses made with chiffon were also very popular Amanda LaFayette
Fashion Then… • Fur • Back then it was used as an elegant wrap or on a special occasion • Velvet • This fabric was used for fancy dresses • Painting Nails • Surprisingly in the 1920’s is when women started painting their nails • Oxford Heels • In the 20’s these shoes were casual but also elegant Amanda LaFayette
Fashion Now • Fur • Now we might wear fur in a more casual outfit. • Velvet • Now it is used for shoes and even pants • Painting Nails • Obviously women do that a whole lot more nowadays. • Oxford Heels • They are more geared towards that preppy or girly styled person. Amanda LaFayette
Movies Then… • There was a lot of silent films • Black and white movies • PopularMovies Then: • Metropolis • The Gold Rush • The Wizard of Oz (first Technicolor movie) Amanda LaFayette
Movies Now • Now we have sound movies with HD screening and Blu-Ray. • Popular movies now • Finding Nemo • Gladiator • Lord of the Rings • The Batman Series Amanda LaFayette
Jean Patou • Designed the “most costly perfume in the world” • Made the designer tie with different silks usually used for woman's clothing • Two piece wool sweater and skirt for women • Sport suits for women (Tirocchi Sisters, 2003) Maddy
Coco Chanel • Known for using fabrics usually reserved for men's clothing in woman's clothing • Embroidered clothing at collar, cuff and hemline • Used big jewelry • Introduced the flapper dress • Produced Channel No. 5 which still sells today • Shortened hemline to knee and calf length (Boland, 2011) Maddy
Louise Brooks • Biggest rival of Coco Chanel • Actress in silent movies • Introduced the sleek bob • Long draped pearls • Wool hats • Sailor dresses • Kohl rimmed eyes (Allante, 2012) Maddy
Jeanne Lanvin • Pleated skirts • Widened necklines • Known for using lots of color, most famous color Lanvin Blue • Fur wraps and collars ("Lanvin," 2012) Maddy
Accessories • Flapper style headbands with feathers and sequins • Silk or fur wraps to match evening dresses • Long strands of crème, pink or white pearls looped around the neck several times • Big jewel brooches to hold wraps closed and look fantastic ("Blue velvet vintage ," 2012) Maddy
Accessories • Hats with jewels, feathers and flowers • Ruched satin gloves • Beaded or jeweled cuff bracelets • Colored Mary Janes and T-bar heels that matched colorful stockings • Beaded handbags and purses to match shoes ("Blue velvet vintage ," 2012) Maddy
Quiz • What types of shoes were popular? • Strappy sandals and running shoes • High stilettos and flats • T-bar heels and Mary Janes • What kind of coats were most fashionable? A) Trench Coats B) Wraps C) Pea Coats 3) What was the popular length of dresses in the 1920’s ? A) Short Dresses B) Mostly calf and knee length with other lengths in between C) Thigh High 4) What did women in the 1920’s decorate their hats with? Rihana Wilson
Answers • What types of shoes were popular? • C) T-bar heel and Mary Janes • What kind of coats were most fashionable? • B) Wraps • What was the popular length of dresses in the 1920’s ? • B) Mostly calf and knee length with other lengths in between • What did women in the 1920’s decorate their hats with? • Feathers, flowers and jewels Rihana Wilson
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