Textiles and Dress

1910s in Western fashion

The 1910s in Western fashion encompasses styles from 1910 to 1919. Western fashion in this period carries influences from oriental and neoclassical inspirations as well as the subsequent effects of World War I. Over the decade, Women's fashion experienced a shift from the 1900s and early 1910s floor-length dresses and skirts towards shorter hemlines and dropped waistlines in addition to the more practical garments necessitated by the war. In men's fashion, evening wear largely continued to adhere to previous conventions while trends in informal outerwear continued to evolve. During the period, shifts in fashion made way for styles associated with the Jazz Age of the 1920s.

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• ▸Criticism of Qing dynasty's economic performance
• ▸F. Benedict Herzog
• ▸Berberisca dress

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