Commentary by Nikki Blaine
It time to walk down Fashion Historia Lane, it’s the street filled with interesting facts about fashion icons you may not have known about. As we can begin the stroll you may wish to have a special hot cup of Joe, or if your preference is on ice, go for what you know.
As we embark upon this fashionista street, we can reflect on previous decades of fashion with the question of, did you know? All the statements below are true and can be researched at your discretion for greater insight.
- Did you know the Gibson Girl served as an icon of American beauty at the turn of the 20th century?
- Did you know La Belle Époque and the Edwardian age refer to approximately the same period of time?
- Did you know draping emerged as an important fashion designing method during 1910 to 1919?
- Did you know the Callot Soeurs were known for their Oriental-inspired dresses and fine embroidery?
- Did you know Paul Poiret was the self-proclaimed “King of Fashion” from 1910 to 1919?
- Did you know Madame Vionnet is known as the mistress of the bias cut?
- Did you know Coco Chanel is credited with creating the classic garment known as “the little black dress?”
- Did you know Fashion of the 1930s featured a coat-hanger silhouette?
- Did you know Elsa Schiaparelli often created designs inspired by the artistic style known as Surrealism?
- Did you know Indianapolis currently has a fashion magazine that’s Indiana focused called PATTERN getting international exposure?
Well, surely you have been filtered through the fashion cycle from Fashion Historia Lane, and I hope it’s given you some insight on our fashionable past. We will travel down Fashion Historia Lane periodically, but for now the Glam Chic Gal is signing off until next time!