1. Fashion in the 1900’s
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. Children 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

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