HECOL268 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Madeleine Vionnet, Necktie, Frock Coat

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Human Ecology
• Course: HECOL268
• Professor: Anne Burke

Document Summary

Chap 15: the edwardian period and world war i. Edwardian period- empire revival- world war i- post war. Art nouveau: inspired by nature (plant and flower), reflected in the s shaped silhouette of the turn of the century. 1914-1918 wold war i. new technologies come in, cable cars move people back and forth (communication), greater access to education. Early 20th century events: ready-to-wear clothing was available in all markets. Still considered la belle poque (until world war ii) but 1900-1910 also called the edwardian. Period after king edward vii of england (reigned 1901 to 1910). First feature film that lasted 10 min, (how custom worn in film can be fashion in book: clothing did not necessarily reproduce a current style, styles shown in films may not be trustworthy p. 419). The wright brothers make the first successful flight that change the way of communication. Henry ford makes the first model-t ford (over 4 million cars manufactured).