Choose a fashion item of the 20th century that was a trend

Choose a fashion item of the 20th century that was a trend and present its story. Define its origins, influences, its symbolic meanings and its reinterpretations today/during the latest years

Choose a fashion item of the 20th century that was a trend

Choose a fashion item of the 20th century that was a trend and present its story. Define its origins, influences, its symbolic meanings and its reinterpretations today/during the latest years.

Fashion item of  20th century that was a trend and present its story.

Choose a fashion item of the 20th century that was a trend and present its story.

Define its origins, influences, its symbolic meanings and its reinterpretations today/during the latest years.
Discuss its evolution both in style and in meaning.

Does it have the same connotations? Discuss why you find this item particularly interesting (from a fashion, social, cultural perspective). Make sure to include bibliography

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Much like the hairstyles of the 20th century, fashion was based on wars, politics, social movements, and more. From bell bottoms and poodle skirts to chansonettes and platform shoes, here are the last century’s best (and worst!) fashion trends.

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1900s: Feathered Hat
Often referred to as the “Plume Boom,” the popularity of wearing real feathers in hats reached its peak in the early 20th century. According to The Smithsonian, women adorned their hats with feathers, wings, and even full taxidermied birds. This caused a huge decline in the bird population, and even led to the extinction of some.

William Hornaday, director of the New York Zoo¬logical Society and formerly chief taxidermist at the <a href=”http://Often referred to as the “Plume Boom,” the popularity of wearing real feathers in hats reached its peak in the early 20th century. According to The Smithsonian, women adorned their hats with feathers, wings, and even full taxidermied birds. This caused a huge decline in the bird population, and even led to the exinction of some. William Hornaday, director of the New York Zoo¬logical Society and formerly chief taxidermist at the Smithsonian, said that in a short nine-month period, the London feather market used up to 130 thousand Egret birds!
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1910s: Edwardian Corset
The Edwardian corset was meant to accentuate a woman’s breasts and hips, while cinching the body at the waist, and dramatically curving the back. With the busk now being positioned straight down as opposed to inward, women were finally able to breathe a bit better. This takes the idea that pain is beauty to a whole new level!
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