THE EVOLUTION OF FASHION TRENDS IN THE 20TH AND 21ST CENTURIES

A sign of the current historical period is the evolution of fashion. With the growth of fashion itself, one learns about the changes in politics, social conventions, technology, and culture. Like the wheels of time, the fashion industry will continue to move forward. It's like a pair of jeans whose quality becomes better with use. While a century may not seem like a very long period in the context of history, it is unquestionably a very long time when it comes to the transition from high-waisted torn shorts to ankle-length pleated skirts. A unique selection of elegant and avant-garde outfits, including bodycon dresses, daddy sneakers, and V-neck flapper dresses, is acting as an inspiration for fashion designers throughout the globe. The primary theme of 1920s clothes, whether it was related to morality or the growth of fashion, was revolutionary freedom. All the Victorian standards of elegance and propriety were abandoned as women in the 1920s became increasingly interested in informal and free-spirited clothing. Because of Coco Chanel's well-known bust-contouring, waist-vanishing flapper dress and the addition of the short hairdo to it, the fashion development saw a trend of the "boyish" aesthetic. In particular, the cloche hat rose in favor during this time. The genres were largely created under the influence of youth-oriented jazz culture. The outfits were embellished with fringe and beads to convey both appeal and irresponsibility. Most of the clothing was ankle-length dresses for work, while polka-dot garden dresses were frequently worn throughout the day. When the swinging 1960s gave way to the disco decade of the 1970s, everyone was given a beautiful new outfit full of colors, vintage patterns, gloss, and texture. Women wore graphic t-shirts, tunic tops, colorful skirts, and polyester jumpsuits in hippie or granny styles. Polka dots came back, but this time they were on button-up shirts and minis instead of garden dresses.

Women dressed in pant-suits (dress pants) and silk blouses combined with blazers for the job. The death metal period began to emerge as the disco era was coming to an end. This led to yet another sharp visual change and a significant fashion revolution. The open fits and vibrant flowers of the previous decade were replaced by the trend of black leather jackets, which were popular in the 1980s. During the 2000s, women’s fashion became greatly feminine once again. Everywhere people would look, their eyes met with women wearing halter tops, low-rise jeans, Capri pants, and denim miniskirts. Designers began to mix and match styles from different decades. As trucker caps made a comeback, so did boot-cut jeans. Every second celebrity owned a pair of velour tracksuits. The Pretty Woman blazer and crop pant style came to light again during the 2010s. Only this time, they were paired up with daddy sneakers! Not just this, square-shaped oversized sunglasses from the 60s and 70s came back to make an impression too. Inspired by the social media era, the street style became a thing when women everywhere began to share their outfits of the day. And the startup culture popularized casual wear everywhere – at work, at parties, and on red carpets. The decade is off to a pretty practical start when fashion is designed first for working women. Lounge-wear like fleece sweatshirts, crew-neck tees, and sweatpants are gaining popularity due to this work-from-home culture of today. There is a noticeable shift in fashion evolution, as we may expect fast fashion to give way to reusable clothing and multi-purpose styles. And with nature taking its hold on our lifestyle and mind space, we may also see a wave of organic fabrics, sustainable fashion, and natural silhouettes. We’re already seeing this trend both on the runways and in the beauty world.