The world goes to war. Of course, this has a huge effect on fashion. The trench coat becomes mainstream for men, eventually finding its way into women’s fashion. Skirt hemlines go up, men go to war, and women do men’s jobs at the home front. Although everything goes a little more military and practical until… Read More 1940s Fashion
Women’s fashion and men’s fashion did mirror some similarities. There was glamour, sports, mix-and-match separates, and, of course, accessories. Fashion has been changing for over 20 years now, beginning with the leisure class, then the emergence of a new middle class, and finally, entertainment and going out became the thing to do. Silhouette Like men,… Read More 1930s Women’s Fashion
In this decade, fashion was driven by lifestyle more than by work requirements. Think golf, going out to an illegal nightclub, going to the cinema, yachting, it all reflects going out and showing off. Fabrics reflected that, Harris Tweed was huge amongst those who could afford it, the Jazz era look and the classic pinstripes… Read More 1930s Mens Fashion
During the 1930s, despite the Great Depression, the middle class sought to maintain social status, often prioritizing appearances over financial stability. This era saw the emergence of the “Keeping up with the Joneses” mentality, with people indulging in luxury while sometimes resorting to crime for glamour, influenced by infamous gangsters and media trends.… Read More 1930s – The Gangster Decade
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The 1920s woman was a modern woman. The Craftsman home and the Californian Bungalow offered Americans and Australians a porch area. The porch area would often be decorated with Arts & Crafts – era bamboo furniture, including a side table, or what we now call a coffee table, which could hold a vase of flowers. Serving tea and… Read More A Quick Overview of the 1920s
Prior to the 1920s, women’s fashion was constrained. In terms of physical appearance, soft white skin was considered a sign of wealth and prosperity. Those of leisure, who had the means, spent time indoors, fulfilling society’s requirements of them. Coco Chanel turned all of that upside down. While men were branching out and exploring, enjoying… Read More 1920s Women’s Fashion
Stepping out of the norm to reach a fandom or audience, the parody can fill a gap.… Read More A Parody
To make the most of our time and get some inspiration, the following modern films take us back to the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. I personally call it not reinventing the wheel when you don’t have to. If you have some favourites, by all means reference them. The only thing I will add is that dark… Read More Finding Inspiration in Film
Nothing happens in a vacuum, let’s explore men’s fashion.… Read More Men’s Fashion of the 1920s
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