The Edwardian Period and WWI 1900-1920 Chelsea Bell Southern Methodist University MSA 3325 Spring 2013 Gowns by Paul Poiret, 1912
The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920 Historical Background 1900-1920 England France United States Edward VII became King in 1901 England was involved in the Boer War in South Africa until 1902 Edward brought to the throne an emphasis on social life and fashion From 1900 to just before WWI, a political system emerged that permitted a high degree of individual freedom Paris was brimming with authors, musicians, scientists, and artists during this time. “the age of optimism” Forty percent of Americans now lived in urban areas The Wright brothers made the first successful flight in 1903 A twelve minute movie, The Great Train Robbery, was released The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920 Undergarments 1900-1920 The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920 Costume for Women: 1900-1909 The S-Curve Evening gown, 1905 ‘pigeon’ bodice, 1901 The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920 Costume for Women: 1909-1914 Empire Revival and the Hobble Skirt Evening gown by Lucile, 1912 Evening Dress, circa 1912 The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920 Costume for Women: 1909-1914 Empire Revival and the Hobble Skirt The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920 French Couture Paul Poiret Two Empire Line Evening Dresses, from Les Robes de Paul Poiret 1908 By Paul Iribe The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920 Costume for Women: 1914-1918 World War I WWI military-inspired suit Evening dress, 1916 McCall’s Pattern, 1915 The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920 Costume for Women: 1918-1919 Postwar Styles 1919 The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920 French Couture Mariano Fortuny The Delphos gown with stenciled velvet jacket The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920 Costume for Men 1900-1920 Men’s formal wear, 1909 Men’s three piece suit, 1912 The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920 Fashion Illustrators Paul Iribe From Les Robes de Paul Poiret 1908 The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920
The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920 Fashion Illustrators Erté The Edwardian Period and WWI: 1900-1920