3. 1920’S In the 1920’s fashion entered a modern era. The 1920s are characterized by two periods of fashion. In the early 1920s change slowly occurred for adopting new styles. From 1925, the public accepted the styles associated with the Roaring Twenties. These styles continued to characterize fashion until early in 1932.

4. WOMEN'S RIGHTS MOVEMENT During this time constricting fashions such as, corsets and other undergarments were replaced by more comfortable loose fitting clothes. Panties replaced Drawers and knickers. The chemise or camisole were used in place of the corset. For the first time in centuries, women's legs were seen with hemlines rising to the knee and dresses becoming more fitted The Women's Right Movement had a strong effect on Women's Fashion

5. A more masculine look became popular during this time including flattened breasts and hips, short hairstyles such as the bob cut, Eton Crop and the Marcel Wave. One of the first women to wear pants, cut her hair and reject the corset was Coco Chanel. She was probably the most influential woman in fashion of the 20th century. COCO CHANEL

6. MEN'S CLOTHING Men's clothing, especially the jackets, was influenced by uniforms that were worn in World War I. Men wore short suit jackets and pants that were narrow, short and straight. Upper Class Hats were worn based on class Middle Class Lower Class

7. JAZZ AGE The fashion industry was changed by the rise of jazz music. The massive changes in how people talked, walked, were entertained and saw themselves because of jazz, made the fashion industry of the day. One reason fashion had to follow what was happening in music was because whatever was happening in music influenced how people wanted to move or dance. Dances of the 1920s were very active and used a lot of movement. The clothing that the dancers needed, had to give them freedom and still look great when it was time to socialize

9. COCO CHANEL Coco Chanel was a premier fashion designer in Paris France She was born August 19, 1883 and died January 10, 1971 Coco Chanel introduced the “Little Black Dress” in 1926 and her cardigan jacket in 1925 Pierre Wertheimer who was one of her partners could have as well been her lover her owned 70% of the company Coco received 10% and her friend Bader 20% to this day the Wertheimer's still own the company. Even though Coco died the design house still remains among top fashion houses At 55 Coco was in prime of her beauty her face like figure reached ultimate refinement she than dressed with more invention and greater perfection she was most admire and most invited.

10. COCO CHANEL CONT. Chanel’s mother died when she was 12 and one week later her father abandoned her she was raised by nuns in a provincial orphanage. Coco never brought up her younger life and worked very hard to erase all the memories and unhappy fate that had been meant for her. The nickname Coco came from her audience when she tried theater it was from her songs “Ko Ko Ri Ko” And Qui qu’a vu Coco” At 22 accepted Etienne Balsan’s proposal to live together she would enjoy her time at the castle but could never get used to being an official mistress she really wanted to make a career for herself as a milliner.

11. JEANNE-MANE LANVIN Born January 1, 1876 and died July 6, 1946 she lived in Paris and was the founder of Lanvin fashion house She was the oldest of 11 children and became apprentice millier of Madame Félix in Paris at only 16. She made beautiful clothes for her daughter which attracted many wealthy people who then requested some of there own she than made dresses for the mothers and some of the most famous names in Europe. She became known for her mother-and- daughter outfits and exquisite robes de style, as well for her modern and global approach to fashion industry.

12. JEANNE-MANE LANVIN CONT.  Most significant expansion was creation of the Lanvin perfumes SA in 1924  The figure on the Spherical Arpege perfume bottle depicting Jeanne Lanvin and her daughter going to a ball has been the symbol of the motherly love.  This has then become the house logo.

13. Styles and Designs of the 20’s!

14. WOMAN OF THE 1920’S Woman in the 1920’s were known for wearing shorter hemlines, falling 7” to 10” inches below the knee, and straight angles, flat angles. They were simple dresses that were “shapeless”, hiding a woman’s waist and putting emphasis on their hips. In these style's, sashes, swatches and hip length coats made the hips a point of emphasis. If prints were added, they were meant to reflect the shape of the dress that they were on.

15. SPORTSWEAR OF THE 20’S woman began to compete in sports the 1920’s. Woman’s sportswear consisted of flounces, flared sleeves, and complicated designs. They were simple shapes just like the dresses.

16. EVENING WEAR! More woman were going out at night in the 1920’s. They wore fine gowns and “flapper” dresses. Mink shawls, Ermine coats and “slave” bracelets were popular as well as strings of pearls.

17. ACCESSORIES AND DETAILS! Dresses became shorter, brighter and had many new textures and patterns. Shoes and stockings were more important than before since people could now see them. Many woman wore silk stockings, some with patterns and vibrant colors of the rainbow. In place of the corset was a camisole, somewhat like the ones we wear today.

18. MEN’S FASHION!!!! Young men adopted a look with baggy plus fours with wide- legged trousers. Suits were simpler. They were unpadded jackets over the trousers, slimmer and the colors were lighter and brighter. In summer, men wore a straw hat or a stiff brimmed hat with light blazers. In the autumn and winter, men wore felt fedora hats.

19. CHILDREN OF THE 1920’S! Children’s clothing was given a more simpler look as well as the adults. Girls wore cotton dresses and serge skirts. In winter, children wore woolen jerseys to keep warm. Boys wore long vests and suspenders.

20. And Fashion Icons

21. Louise Brooks was a dancer and actress who starred in silent films. She was one of the most famous flappers. Brooks made the Pageboy bob famous!! LOUISE BROOKS The “bob” was the new hair statement in the 20’s. Often seen in two different styles: the Pageboy and Waved.

22. Pageboy Style : --Smooth, straight, and sleek --Bangs ended just above brows --Ears were covered --Fierce look HAIRSTYLES Waved Style : --Side parted --Curls and waves throughout --Hair rested on cheeks --Soft look Women who were too timid to cut their hair to the short length would imitate the waved style by curling their longer locks and bobby pinning them underneath.

23. Men’s hair was plastered down and often shimmered with product. It was kept off the face, because short cuts were the only popular style at the time. Men often spent as much time as women did to achieve this look. HAIRSTYLES

24. The women’s look was, in three words, accessible, masculine, and practical (West 2008). CLOTHING Pinafores —Women’s clothes were Androgynous: meaning they were neither primarily male nor female —Art Deco. geometric patterns were often featured on the famous pinafores —The most worn color was nude —Sportswear was introduced to women —Clothes were made of lighter materials such as Chiffon, silk, and satin —Their look was futuristic and very chic —Coco Chanel displayed simplicity with elegance in her new suit Chanel Suit

25. CLARK GABLE The men’s look becomes more relaxed in the ‘20s. As a famous actor in the 1920’s, Gable made the new short jacket famous. Before, men wore long coattails —Pinstripe suits —Oxford Bags (baggy, wide legged trousers ) —Knickers (pants that went up to the knee)

26. Girls: -Short cotton dresses -Light cardigans -Canvas shoes -Short hair adorned with ribbons, flowers, or hats CLOTHING Boys: -Knee length trousers -Knitted pullovers -Lighter suit jackets and ties The children’s look became less restrictive

27. WOMEN’S ACCESSORIES —Mary Jane shoes (or any shoe with buckles or bows) —Cloche Hats (Bell-shaped with flowers, ribbons, etc.) —Costume Jewelry: LONG faux peril or golden necklaces Introduced by Coco Chanel: When King Tutankhamen's tomb was discovered in Egypt in 1922, the rage for Egyptian rival jewelry emerged

28. MAKEUP Greta Garbo : —Was a famous Hollywood actress, successful in silent films and “talkies”. —Had a bob and made bold lips famous Gloria Swanson: —Also an actress, Swanson made beads, jewels, and feathers on dresses popular. She wore cloche hats and had a bob While the majority of the face was kept primarily neutral, lips had BOLD colors: such as deep red or bright pink

29. Rudolph Valentino Valentino, a famous actor, impacted more than clothing trends. After his movie “The Sheik,” homes across America turned to Arabian Style interior decorating.

30. VIDEO CLIP www.youtube.com/watch?v=- gvrHl3okfg

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