Search results for "Canadian" | Fashion History Timeline

1996-97 – John Galliano, Suede dress

1990-1999, 20th century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+

Galliano’s stringy suede shimmy dress from the 1996 F/W Baby Maker collection captured the originality and innovative qualities of Galliano’s work – but also the appropriation of Native American cultures that he indulged in at this time.

1880

1880-1889, 19th century, year overview

Basque bodices with lace trimming were highly fashionable for women in the year 1880. Polka-dotted textiles appeared frequently in fashion plates, and the color purple was considered stylish.

1973 – Bill Blass, Evening ensemble

1970-1979, 20th century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+

The 1970s were marked by a progression towards casual comfort while retaining an aura of chic, a trend Bill Blass embodies in this 1973 evening ensemble that radiates classy comfort.

1820-1829

1820-1829, 19th century, decade overview

The 1820s were a transitional period away from the “Empire” silhouette and Neoclassical influences. Instead, Romanticism became the chief influence on fashion, as Gothic decoration lavished dresses and historicism inspired styles borrowed from past centuries. Layers of color and an increasingly exaggerated silhouette, for both men and women, created a style of dramatic display by the end of the decade.

1868

1860-1869, 19th century, year overview

In 1868, skirts with long trains were at the height of fashion, which resulted in noticeable cropping in images depicting this prevalent style of dress. Yet, at the same time, walking dresses became daringly short, showing off fashionable ankle boots.

1869

1860-1869, 19th century, year overview

In 1869, women were beginning to wear bustled silhouettes, often with trains. Bright synthetic dyes continued to be popular and a taste for 18th-century revival elements like the polonaise was growing.

1856

1850-1859, 19th century, year overview

In 1856, women’s dresses were made mostly in silk, cotton, and velvet, and their silhouettes consisted of bodices fitted to the waist and full bell skirts that were accessorized with flounces, stripes, trims, and flowers.

1886

1880-1889, 19th century, year overview

Extreme bustles, striped patterns, and elaborate embellishments were all staples of the year 1886, characterizing it as a time of highly exaggerated and decorative fashion.

1864

1860-1869, 19th century, year overview

1864 womenswear featured dresses adorned and trimmed lavishly with ruffles, bows, and lace, among many other luxurious fabrics.

1876

1870-1879, 19th century, year overview

1876 was a year that abided by the rule of “more is more”, as the most fashionable styles at the time included dramatic bustle silhouettes, combinations of multiple fabrics on a single garment, and extravagant trimmings.

Search Results for: Canadian

1996-97 – John Galliano, Suede dress

1880

1973 – Bill Blass, Evening ensemble

1820-1829

1868

1869

1856

1886

1864

1876

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