1900’s fashion

Charles worth Charles Worth was a fashion designer that had a big impact in the following decade on the 1900’s. He died in 1895, but his inspiration lived on. He created the first fashion empire. His style was inpired by Europe in the mid-nineteenth century. He was the founder of Paris haute couture http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Charles_Frederick_Worth.aspx

EVERYDAY FASHION IN THE 1900’S

Kodak introduces the $1 Brownie camera

U.S President William McKinley Assasinated

Wrights Brothers make the first flight

San Francisco Earthquake

Plastic is invented

Robert Peary Becomes the First to Reach the North Pole

Fashion trends Victorian Style Skirts for both day and evening , were elongated in the back to form a train. Kept below the knee

Fashion Trends The Shirtwaist worn by working women. Looks like a mens shirt with a high collar

Fashion Trends Broad brimmed hats Mostly worn with feathers and decorations on the rim and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1900s_in_fashion

Sailor Hats were worn for sports such as Fashion trends Sailor Hats were worn for sports such as Tennis Matches, Croquet and bicycling.

Fashion Trends Oxfords worn for special occasions and paired with tailored outfits.

Fashion trends Ankle lenghth skirts with matching jackets worn as daywear and became the working outfir for women.