The twenties fashion goes on! I found this article (from 2008) and found it very interesting, hope you enjoy it!
Chris Benz, Donna Karan and Milly are just a few of the names returning to the nonchalant romanticism of the flapper era. Heidi Handler, designer for fashion line Lovenia, pays close attention to details such as beading and fringe, which were trademarks of the 1920s. In Brian Reyes' fall collection, he focuses more on longer hemlines and ruffles, while Benz plays with the masculine undertones that began appearing in women's fashion during the era.
"The 1920s were a lot of fun," Handler says. "It was a time of escape, and with the current war and state of the economy, we could all use an escape."
What's Behind the Trend?
An exhibit showcasing the works of 20th century French fashion designer Paul Poiret at the Metropolitan Museum of Art last year had a big influence on fashion in 2008, Morrison says.
"The 1920s scream glamour, vintage details and proper construction," says designer Red Carter, whose Resort 2009 collection incorporates the glamour of the era.
But perhaps the biggest element of the Roaring '20s is the new sense of freedom--both in fashion and political expression--it gave women. This is being re-experienced in 2008.
"We have seen a new level of liberation on the part of women," says Milton Pedraza, chief executive officer at the Luxury Institute, a ratings and research organization of high net-worth consumers. "According to our data, more women are starting their own businesses, getting higher degrees than men and are the sole breadwinner in their homes."
Key Looks In terms of fashion, the '20s provided women with the choice to either play up or play down their femininity. They could choose girlish curls and matte makeup paired with feathers and ruffles, or masculine drop-waist silhouette and slicked hair.
"The temperature has migrated from the more traditional tomboy to a softer, more fragile sort of masculinity," Benz says. "This is expressed through tiered shirtdresses, featherweight ombre dyed-raccoon coats in pastille colorations, and frayed ruff-collars. Likewise, this softer masculinity is further projected through a much more tonal color palette."
Source: http://www.forbes.com/2008/08/15/style-20s-fashion-forbeslife-cx_jp_0815style.html
Frederica Gouveia
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