Important 8 Street Trends of 20th Century

Important 20th Century Street Trends in Western Fashion World include
1. Zoot Suits
2. Beatniks
3. Teddy Boys / Girls
4. Mods
5. Hippies
6. Punks
7. Disco
8. Hip-Hop
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ZOOT SUITS

Teens Dressed in Zoot Suits
Designer - Unknown
Date Photographed - 12 Jun 1943
Courtesy - © Bettmann/CORBIS

A zoot suit featured a knee-length coat with outrageously padded shoulders, paired with high-waisted, wide-legged, tight-cuffed, pegged trousers. It was popularized by Mexican Americans, African Americans, Puerto Ricans, Italian Americans, and Filipino Americans in late 1930s and 1940.

In addition, the zoot suiter topped things off with a wide-brimmed pancake felt hat with a long feather, a long gold chain hanging down to his knees, and a pointy, French-style shoes. The zoot suits were for special occasions, such as a dance or a birthday party. The amount of material and tailoring required made them luxury items. (New Mexico Viewpoint) Thus, the oversized suit was an extravagant personal style and a declaration of freedom and auto-determination, although retired servicemen and the middle class viewed it as a rebellious garment for the era. (Cocteausolo)


ZOOT SUITS: Zoot by any other Name - a Patriot just the same.
Designer - Unknown
Date Photographed - ca. 1943
Courtesy - © Bettmann/CORBIS


A Modern Silhouette of Zoot Suit
Marc by Marc Jacobs, Fall 2008 RTW runway.
Courtesy - Style.com


The Modern Zoot Suit of Jean Paul Gaultier
features boarded shoulders and Oversize Jacket
Fall 2009 RTW.
Courtesy - MenStyle.com
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TEDDY BOYS

Portrait of Some London "Teddy Boys"
Date - ca. 1954
Courtesy - © Bettmann/CORBIS

The Teddy boy emerged in the 1950s as Britain was coming to the end of post-war austerity and represented the first face of British youth culture. The clothing that the Teddyboys wore was designed to shock their parents' generation.
It consisted of an Edwardian style drape jacket, much too 'camp' for a working class man, suede Gibson shoes with thick crepe soles, narrow 'drainpipe' trousers, a smart shirt and a loud tie - usually of the 'Slim Jim' or bootlace type. (Rockability)


Teddy Boy Inspired Tux Jacket and Narrow Pants.
Lanes Laugesen, Fall 2008 RTW
Courtesy - Style.com


Sweet Interpretation of Teddy Boy Look.
Topshop Unique, Spring 2009 RTW
Courtesy - Style.com
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BEATNIKS

Beatnik Day
Date - ca. 1960
Courtesy - RetroGalaxy.com


Audrey Hepburn in beatnik look
Date - 1955
courtesy - © Norman Parkinson Archive

Beatniks are part of a sociocultural movement in the 1950s and early 1960s that subscribed to an anti-materialistic lifestyle in the wake of World War II. (Wikipedia)

The typical beatnik look characterized by loose-fitting hooped T-shirt, black beret, goatee beard, sunglasses, poetry book in hand; for chicks, subtract the beard and add deep fringe and heavy eye make-up. (Retrogalaxy) Fashions for women included black leotards and wearing their hair long, straight and unadorned in a rebellion against the middle-class culture of beauty salons. (Wikipedia)


Beatnik Inspired Simple Line, Black Sunglasses and Beret
Marc by Marc Jacobs, Fall 2008 RTW
Courtesy - Style.com


Wearing all in Black Was a Signature of Beatnik Era.
Lanvin, Fall 2009 RTW
Courtesy - Style.com
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MODS

Young Women in Mod London Fashions
On a London street, one young woman defies fashion by continuing to wear the miniskirt,
while two other young women wear the newer maxiskirt in 1967.
Date photographed: December 20, 1967
Courtesy - © Bettmann/CORBIS

Mod fashion started in London, in the 60s. A small group of young men and a few girls started to look to French and Italian cool, combined with American Ivy League style to create a uniquely British youth fashion. (Glasgowmod)

Female mods dressed androgynously with short haircuts, men’s trousers or skirts, flat shoes and little makeup. In addition, they pushed the boundaries of parental tolerance with their miniskirts. (Wikipedia)
Male mods adopted a smooth, sophisticated look that emphasized tailor-made Italian suits (sometimes white) with narrow lapels, mohair clothes, thin ties, button-down collar shirts, wool or cashmere sweaters (crewneck or V-neck), and pointed-toe leather shoes.


Modern Mod Inspired Look
Abaete, Fall 2007 RTW
Courtesy - Style.com


Mod Inspiration in Today's Menswear
Rag & Bone, Spring 2009 RTW
Courtesy - Style.com
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HIPPIES

Yellow and Red Paisley Shirt
A member of the band Steppenwolf wears a red and yellow paisley shirt.
Date Photographed - December 1968
Courtesy - © Henry Diltz/CORBIS

The hippie subculture was originally a youth movement that began in the United States during the mid-1960s and spread around the world. Since then, many aspects of hippie culture have been assimilated by mainstream society and had a major effect on culture, influencing popular music, television, film, literature, and the arts. (Wikipedia)
Hippie fashion statement included long haired, sandals or sometimes even barefoot, colorful tie-dyed shirts, a vest, bell-bottom pants, and several other accessories. For the ladies, the picture may also consist of colorful peasant blouses and long, full skirts.


Hippie Floral Printed Fabric and Flowing Silhouette
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Spring 2007 RTW
Courtesy - Style.com


Hippie Inspired Accessory
Anna Sui, Spring 2009 RTW
Courtesy - Style.com
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DISCO

Set of Sergent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in Disco Fashion
Date Photographed - September 1978
Courtesy - © Michael Childers/Sygma/Corbis

Disco looks began in the 1970s and was memorable for its hot pants look and Spandex tops. Shiny clinging Lycra stretch disco pants in hot strident shiny colours with stretch sequin bandeau tops were often adaptations of professional modern dance wear that found itself making an impact in discos as disco dancing became serious. Gold lame, leopard skin and stretch halter jumpsuits and white clothes that glowed in Ultra Violet lights capture the 70s Disco fashion perfectly. (Fashion-era)


Disco Shiny Silver Synthetic Fabric
Fall 2008 RTW, Emilio Pucci Runway
Courtesy - Style.com


Disco inspired Shiny Jacket
from spring 2009 RTW, Louis Vuitton Runway
Courtesy - Style.com
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PUNK

Vivienne Westwood in Punk Attire
Vivienne Westwood (in plaid) leans against a telephone box with other punk girls on a London street.
Date Photographed - ca. April 12, 1977
Courtesy - © Condé Nast Archive/Corbis

Punk first emerged in the mid 1970s in London as an anarchic and aggressive movement.
Punk fashion is the styles of clothing, hairstyles, cosmetics, jewelry, and body modifications of the punk subculture. The style characterized by black leather rocker jackets, tight jeans, studs, tartan kilts, chain and belt, and combat boots.


Modern punk from Punk Godmother
Magenta Patent leather Jacket and pants
Vivianne Westwood, Spring 2009 RTW
Courtesy - Style.com


Punk T-shirt from Dsquared2
Fall 2009 RTW Runway
Courtesy - Style.com


Studded Punk High Heels
Christian Louboutin for Rodarte
Rodarte, Fall 2008 Collection
Courtesy - Jack & Jil
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HIP HOP

Hip hop group Run-DMC,
Jason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell, Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons and Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels.
Date Photographed - 1987
Courtesy - © Laura Levine/Corbis

Hip-hop fashion is a distinctive style of dress originating with African-American, Caribbean-American and Latino youth. The style involves with baggy jeans, brightly colored name-brand tracksuits, bomber jackets sneaker.
Popular accessories included large eyeglasses, kangol hat, nameplates, and multiple rings. In addition, both male and female hip hoppers wear oversized chunky heavy jewelry.


Hip Hop Inspired Golden Gym Shorts and Statement Jewelry
Dsquared2, Spring 2009 RTW
Courtesy - Style.com


Heavy Gold chain Necklace
Dsquared2, Spring 2008 RTW
Courtesy - Style.com


An Oversized Tracksuit
Marc Jacobs,
Fall 2009 RTW Runway
Courtesy - Style.com


Source - cocteausolo.blogcn.com/diary,24327491.shtml
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatnik
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_hop_fashion
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mod_(lifestyle)#Fashion
nmviewpoint.typepad.com/new_mexico_viewpoint/language/
retrogalaxy.com/culture/beatniks.asp
rockabilly.nl/general/teddyboys.htm
Photo Courtesy - Corbis.com
Style.com

2 New Street Trends

Let me show you 2 of new street trends that I like.

AMERICA'S NEW HOPE
Both street trend and high fashion responded to America’s new glory hope: President Obama. Check it out.


Ryan Philippe wearing a cool Barack Obama T-shirt
Designer - Upper Playground
Date - February 25, 2008
Courtesy - Nymag.com


Young Jeezy pictured with his Obama T-shirt
Designer - Unknown
Date - 08/24/08
Courtesy - IndustryFinest.com


Rodarte for Sonia Rykiel
Designer - Rodarte
Spring 2009 RTW
Courtesy - Style.com


A model presents a creation featuring U.S. presidential nominee Barack Obama
Designer - Jean Charles de Castelbajac
at Greek fashion week in Athens
Date - October 11, 2008
Courtesy - Style.com


YOUNG AT HEART
Everyone loves those good old days. Colorful toy is always an important inspiration.
We see this trend from street and high fashion.


A Stuffed Cactus Brooch
New York Street Style
Date - 24/10/08
Courtesy - WGSN


Monster Earrings and Dog Brooch
New York Street Style
Date - 24/10/08
Courtesy - WGSN


Fun Details of Christopher Kane Spring 2009 Collection.
Designer - Christopher Kane
Material - Unknown
Courtesy - Style.com


Mom, look at that Gorilla!
Christopher Kane Spring 2009 runway
Designer - Christopher Kane
Courtesy - Style.com

Historical & Artistic Styles

Fine arts and fashion have been corresponding since very long time ago. However, there are some of the most important historical arts styles that have influenced Western fashion, for example Greek-Roman, and Rococo arts. In this entry, we will study the association between them.


1. EGYPTIAN


A Bonded Stone Relief of an Egyptian Princess
Artist – Unknown
Date - circa 1270 BC

Ancient Egyptian art is characterized by its complex symbolism and conventional character. The paranormal characters of gods, royalty, and priests were symbolized by stiff and unnatural poses. Conversely, more naturalistic gesture represented ordinary people.
In clothing, the amount of fabric used to produce an outfit, and the complexity of jewelry grew with the status of the wearer. Also, Egyptians believed jewelry served as protection from supernatural forces.


Egyptian Art Gold Accessories on Runway
Designer - Andrew Gn.
Material – unknown
Date – Spring 2009


Nefertiti-chic Hair-do
Backstage at Christian Dior, Spring 2009 Show
Courtesy of Orlando Pita



2. GREEK-ROMAN


Augustus of Primaporta
The Copy of Roman Original
Artist - Unknown
Date - Circa 15 B.C.E.
Courtesy - Musei Vaticani, Rome, Italy

Greek and Roman art is known as Classical art, which the most important concepts are order and balance. They used a law of order and balance in everything included their apparel that characterized by the form of sculptural draperies. Both cultures’ garments consisted of layers of fabrics fastened by pins, or minimal sewing and the silhouettes were achieved by diverse fastening techniques.


Derek Lam
Fall 2009 Collection
Material – unknown


Blumarine
Spring 2009 Collection
Material – Unknown



3. BYZANTINE


The Cambrai Madonna
Artist - St. Luke
Date - c. 1440
Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Byzantine art is a combination of Roman painting and Middle Eastern abstract decoration.
The most obvious feature of Byzantine art is the gold and metallic mosaics that were decorated churches and palace.
For Byzantine costume, the most important element was ornamentation. Most of apparels were embellished with ornamental embroideries at the cuffs, hems, and necklines. In addition, jewels were attached to every item.


Byzantine Inspired Costume and Accessories
Chanel, Pre Fall 2009 Collection
Material – unknown


Byzantine Inspired Costume and Accessories
Chanel, Pre Fall 2009 Collection
Material – unknown



4. GOTHIC


Stained Glass Art of Notre Dame de Paris
Date - 1163
Paris, France


The Gothic or middle ages era was from the 12th century to the beginning of the Renaissance. During this period, architecture was the most representative form of art.
In clothing, sharp top spires, hard stone and fragile glass inspired Gothic silhouettes in forms of pointy shoes, tight-fitting, and dark tone velvety textiles.


Gothic Inspired Gown
Alexander McQueen, Fall 2007 Collection
Material – unknown


Lanvin, Fall 2008 Collection
Material – unknown


5. BAROQUE


Ecstasy of St. Theresa
by Gianlorenzo Bernini. Cornaro chapel, Santa Maria Della Vittoria church in Rome.
Dated - 1652
Rome, Italy

Baroque style was a reflection of the political and religious struggles through intense effects of light and shadow, overstate compositions, poses, and dehumanizing proportions in architecture.
Fashion in Baroque era presented extravagant silhouettes, contrasting colors and patterns, and voluminous accessories. It also featured an overgrown element to distort the human figure: high waistlines, huge falling collars and cuffs, or skirt-wide breeches.


Baroque Art Inspired Contrasting Textile
Basso & Brooke, Fall 2009 Ready-to-Wear


Comme Des Garcons' Wide Skirt
Fall 2009 Ready-to-Wear


An Oversized Collar Jacket
Designer - Yeohlee Teng
Fall 2007 Ready-to-Wear



6. ROCOCO


Interior of Wilten Basilica
Architecture - Unknown
Created - 1751-1756
Innsbruck, Austria

The Rococo art involved with luxury and lifestyle of the aristocracy.
According to module 10, a center stage was taken by interior design, furniture, gardening, and dressmaking.
Key looks for that era were revealingly low necklines for gowns, and using the most expensive textiles and embellishments. Moreover, towering and extremely sophisticated hairstyles and noticeable make up were fashionable.


Rococo Inspired Gown
Christian Dior, Fall 2007 Couture


Rococo Inspired Hairstyle
Christian Dior, Fall 2007 Couture



Source - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_of_ancient_Egypt
www.culture24.org.uk/art/sculpture/classical+sculpture/art26982
www.style.com