Historical Styles from past to present

Alexander McQueen- Rococo Period 1725-1775

The18th Century of was reaction against the Baroque style, England and France. Changes were beginning to affect styles of dress. High fashion and riches of dress was the way of the wealthy ruling class. Fabrics and there quality ornamentation varied according to the wealth. From the Lace-edged cravat, Gold-buttoned and embroidered velvet coat to the leather shoes with jeweled silver buckles, dress was luxurious and extravagant. Women dressed appeared rich and radiant, as men dress elegantly. From the Lace-edged cravat, Gold-buttoned and embroidered velvet coat to the Leather shoes with jeweled silver buckles.




John Galliano- Gothic Period 1200-1350

In the 19th century the individual domain of the Kings were the Gothic cathedrals, built in France. The Germans lost their power to the emperors and the pops. In the ending France became the leading state of Europe. The Word Gothic is with out reference to any of our own period or style. Woman wore there hair loose and there necks were exposed, only coved there hair. Dress colors were soft and intense colors of green, blue, red and gold .




Dolce & Gabbana- Romantic 1820-1910

Napoleonic war was won and there was new era arising. Dominate was the French fashion at this time and dresses were made to fit the bodice waistlines, and leg of lamb sleeve or gigot. Some dresses were made with the bodice waistline with V-pointed form. Some dresses were cut across the fabric which made a long sleeve pattern and rounded out at the top to make the size greater or smaller.




Elie Saab- Baroque 1600-1750

The year of elegance, dresses were popular in the early part of the Baroque period. The style and trend was the “Cavalier. Men and woman's clothing paralleled, but woman's clothing started to change. Women sleeves were draped and full by 1630, the elbow was revealing and the lower for the first time. Fabric were replaced with natural silks and trimmings were close into buttonholes or laces.



Roberto Capucci – Abstract Art mid 1920's

Abstract Art is a America movement yet it was a visual language used in the terms of site. In the 20th century costume were more complex then any other preceding year. Colors created a degree of independence or feeling toward the shape or size an object (garment). Womans length in skirts were now layered and unyielding corset cages. At this time the woman brought about freedom from the ground-length skirts this reflected new opening for women to choose there careers.



Anna Sui-Art Deco 1925-1939

When the Universal Exposition hit in 1900, French artists formed an collective group know as the “La Society des artister decoraterus” all so know as the “ society of the decorator artist”. At this time the clothing became more complex and the liberation of the women's movement came improvements in technology leading to leisure. Women dressed with costumer jewelery, printed chiffon dresses, silk stockings, suede shoes and variety of styles hats, all influence by war styles.