Essay On 1920s Fashion

The 1920s was a massive time for change. There was economic growth with the rise of consumer culture. There was social change with the beginning of women's right with influential people like Coco Chanel and Margaret Thatcher. Socially speaking with the ban of alcohol or prohibition, most younger people began to rebel making alcohol illegally and holding speakeasies (Herald p. 33). Most people think with the rise of women's rights and Chanel's brand that only women's fashion underwent a change but men's fashion did too in fact. Men’s fashion in the 1920’s can be separated into two stages. The first being the first half of the decade. The common dress for men was extremely high-waisted jackets with belts. They are said to be influenced by the

For example French tennis champion René Lacoste is credited for debuting the now very popular “Polo” shirt. (Herald 57) While there were many singers, musicians and athletes who were influential by far the most influential was the Prince of Wales, Edward. Edward was on of the first people to stop wearing the tight restricting clothes men had been wearing for such a long time. He managed to commingle elements of sportswear and country-casual wear but adding his own dapper taste to it (Herald 32). During this age, more new ideas bursted from left and right and clothing was a major transitional change.The American short story writer, F. Scott Fitzgerald, was commonly known for his famous novel, The Great Gatsby (Herald p. 32). With its eloquent language and spot on portrayal of the Jazz Age, America's growing materialistic culture and the increasing nationalism it was considered Fitzgerald best work. The book was one that influenced many in terms fashion, lifestyle and life goals. The 1920’s was very important decade for change in America in many ways and did help shape the way we live and dress today. Men’s fashion took a pivotal turn into what it is today. The 1920’s will be remembered for the beginning of change in fashion and culture in