The 1920’s, also called the roaring 20’s, was a time of change. During this time period the fashion for both men and women was changing immensely. The aftermath of WWI caused America to enter a vigorous era. A
Gemma D'Auria Gemma D'Auria is a senior partner in McKinsey's Milan office and has taken over the leadership of McKinsey's global Apparel, Fashion & Luxury practice. She has worked in North America, Europe and the Middle East supporting organisations in the reta...
🌟Discover the influential lives and legacies of1950s celebrities. Learn about the significant events andcelebrity deaths🖤 that shaped this era, such asJFK’s assassination. 💲 Take a journey read all about theprices in the 50srevealing the cost of items such as homes, cars, milk and br...
America’s decision to boycott the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow halted the brand’s second contribution, which was a missed opportunity for participants and the public to wear the jeans. Nevertheless, Levi’s return for the 1984 Summer and Winter Olympics helped launch an act...
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area, the grandmother’s outfit looks a bit more modern to me. Her dress has an interesting geometric pattern, while the daughter has chosen small florals, more common on the old. The little boy is right in style with hisswim shorts. He looks bit impatient—when will he get to the ...
In 1935, the League was fighting the state of Virginia, where a ten hour day was permitted for female workers, with no maximum. They petitioned to have the womens’ work week limited to 48 hours. Their work has touched all aspects of worker’s environment, from minimum wage to utilities...
16 Globalisation Versus Deglobalisation in the Fashion Industry Gordon Bowen and Richard Bowen Introduction Globalisation has influenced many industries, but one could argue that it has had a profound impact on the fashion industry and has given rise to a new industry 'fast fashion'. ...
The Hermès brand was born in 1837 when Thierry Hermès founded a harness workshop in Paris. The company’s mission was to create equestrian leather goods for European nobles. In 1900, Hermès introduced its first bag to consumers: the Haut à Courroies (aka the HAC). This Hermès bag was...
The war efforts of the 1910s required more women in the Western world to join the workforce. Subsequently, the decade’s hemlines were shortened to allow for greater movement, while dresses became much looser, abolishing the need for corsets. Known as “The King of Fashion” at the time, ...