Transcript 1900-1920*s
Edwardian Era
Words
Definitions
Cats meow
Something splendid or stylish, similar
to bee's knees; the best or greatest,
wonderful.
Doll
An attractive woman
Dolled up
Dressed up
Flapper
A stylish, brash, hedonistic young
woman with short skirts & shorter hair
Joe Brooks
someone who is fashionably dressed
Keen
Attractive or appealing
King Edward VII
Full name: Albert Edward
Prince of whales
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
S curve
corset forced the hips back and
bust forward
Coco Chanel
Paul Poiret
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
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
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.
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.
Purple
Red
Orange
Green
Blue
Soft fabrics like crepe
charmeuse
chiffon
lace
or embroidered cotton combined with lace
Late nineteenth century
Also the Edwardian era
S curve corsets
World War 1 in 1914
Titanic sank in 1912
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