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Fashion and Historical Milestones of the 1930s: A Decade of Change

Explore the fascinating interplay between fashion and historical events in the 1930s. From the completion of the Empire State Building in 1931 to the onset of World War II in 1939, this decade was marked by significant cultural changes. Influential designers like Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli redefined women's fashion with softer silhouettes, vibrant colors, and innovative styles. The era saw a return to elegance with evening gowns featuring glamorous details. This overview captures the essence of 1930s fashion as well as the key events that shaped our world.

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Fashion and Historical Milestones of the 1930s: A Decade of Change

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  1. 1930’s 1930 - 1939

  2. Introduction • 1931 – Empire State Building completed • 1932 – Amelia Earnhardt flies solo across the Atlantic – 1937 - Vanishes • 1932 – Lindbergh’s baby kidnapped • 1933 – Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany • 1933 – Prohibition Ends • 1934 – Dust Bowl • 1939 – World War II Begins

  3. Influences • 1939 – Knitted hosiery – Nylon • Synthetic fibers – widely used • Hollywood Movie Stars – Fred Astaire, Joan Crawford • Gone with the Wind – Wedding – full skirts with crinolines (1939)

  4. Designers • Coco Chanel • Elsa Schiaparelli – Outline from soft to hard - short fitted jackets –suits - Intro. to turquoise, shocking pink, bold blue - Shoulder pads - 1933 – promoted zipper = universally used * Vionnet – bias cut of fabric – gowns fit body

  5. Fabrics • Satin • Silk • Crepe • Chiffon

  6. Silhouette • Rounded bust – waistline curves – natural • Evening gowns • Inverted Triangle - attention at shoulder – exaggerated shoulder pads, butterfly & banjo sleeves

  7. Women’s Styles • Return to genteel – ladylike appearances • Softer hair • Rounded bust – waistline curves • Sweet by day – glamour at night – lame, glitter, beads • Suntans – popular – backs of evening dresses - halter neck emerged - cowl neck line - vacationing – Mediterranean, Bahamas, Florida

  8. Swimwear - briefer with scoop backs - navy, cream, gray, black, buff with red accents • Skirts – longer – below knee – mid calf • Waistline returns to normal position • Leg of Mutton Sleeve • Handkerchief Hemline – longer back – sides – panels, insets, pleats, gathers

  9. Bolero jackets, capelets, dress with fitted midriffs – accentuates breadth of shoulders • Evening dresses with matching jackets • Ensembles – matching dresses, skirts & coats • Bras – 1930 – Separate the breasts – Sweater popular – 1st official youth fashion

  10. Hats/Hair/Accessories • Cloche – popular until 33 • Short hair until late 30’s – then moved to longer curls • Hats worn tipped over one eye • Gloves – evening gowns • Ensembles – hat, gloves scarves

  11. Men • Pants became tapered • White jackets • Fedora – hat • Wide Neckties

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