Timeline of events – what was happening that was important to the time and influences society, lifestyles, occupations, etc. Use the timeline from the text, but fill in the blanks with important influences to the Zeitgeist and fashion of the times.
How does the fashion of the time reflect the Zeitgeist of the time?
What was the fashion of the time? Ideals, silhouettes, fabrics, design….
The Empire and Romantic Eras 1800–1850
FASHION
EMPIRE (1795-1815):
Napoleon- who was he?
French Revolution – why? American Revolution – why?
COSTUME: silhouette, Influencers: Napoleon, Josephine
MEN’S: changes (why? to what?); fabrications, silhouettes, main garments, outerwear, hats, hairstyles, footwear, accessories
WOMEN’S: silhouette, fabrics, main garments, footwear, accessories, head wear
ROMANTIC (1818-1850):
What was the Romantic movement and who were the Romantics?
Who was Beau Brummel?
What is Romanticism?
Literature – Romantic Age
Fashion change from Empire to Romantic
COSTUME: Elaborate- boredom from Empire costume, competition among classes because of mass production, knock offs and designers outdoing each other
MEN’S: Silhouette, fabrics, main garments, outerwear, neck wear
WOMEN’S: Silhouette, dresses, fabrics, wraps, walking clothes, hairstyles, bonnets, accessories, undergarments
TERMS:
Spencer Tailcoat PantaloonBicorn Hessian Garrick (Carrick)Cravat StockRedingote WellingtonEmpire Waist MackintoshBetsies Berthas Jockey boot Reticule LorgnettesMutton chopsLeg-o-mutton PelerineFrock coat Crinoline Spats GaitersBurberry
LATE 19TH CENTURY (1850-1899) VICTORIAN/ SECOND EMPIRE:
Timeline of important events of the period
Politics and economics: Industry: France and luxuries; Germany and coal, iron, steel; Abe Lincoln, Civil War; Civil War, Farmers and railroads, coops, railroads and telegraph; Discovery of gold in California, transcontinental railroad
Industrial Revolution
Influencers:
Style of Victorian- architecture, interiors, fashion, colors, mood
Health and Hygiene: population boom in US; anesthesia, dress shields in garments; tooth powder, dry cleaning
Fashion Industry:
Women’s Roles – changing, influence on fashion; crinoline period, first bustle period, second bustle period, changes in silhouette
MEN’S: Suits, Coats, garments, shirts, neck wear, hats, hairstyles, footwear, sportswear, work clothing
WOMEN’S: changes in silhouette, walking skirts, reform clothing (Amelia Jenks Bloomer), dresses, undergarments, sports costume, hairstyles, hats, house dress, footwear, accessories
TERMS:
Ditto suit Sack suitSack coat Morning coatFrock coat Chesterfield Inverness coat Ulster Sack CoatPrince Albert Coat TuxedoSwallowtail Lounge Suit NorfolkDress Coat Four-in-handMutton ChopsWatch fobSpats Serge de NimesAscotDundreary whiskers MonocleStraw boater/ panama FedoraBloomers Bolero/ZouaveBowler Derby Deerstalker capShirtwaist Rainy DaisiesCrinoline BustleBust ImproverJack Tar suitUnion Suit Fauntleroy suit
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