History of Women's Fashion (1900-1950)

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This paper explains the history of women's fashion from the 1900s through the 1950s and how the economy and popular culture affected fashion. It explains in detail how the fashion industry was affected by such things as World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II. It tells about the "roaring twenties" and the flapper style of Coco Chanel, along with Dior's "new look" of the 1940s.

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"American women's fashion throughout the twentieth century has undergone drastic changes as the years passed. All through the century, fashion was influenced by the economy and popular culture. Women's fashion especially exemplifies the changes of hair, makeup, dresses, pants, shoes, hats, and so many other things which have all gone through massive modifications. The American women of this century have been especially mindful of their fashion, and their concerns have been brought out through what they wear. Each decade has had their own fashion revolutions and disasters, but each has also brought about revolutionary changes in style, that still affects us today and will for many years ahead."

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