History of fashion - course 4125 rub. from Synchronization, training 24 hours, Date November 28, 2023.

Lecture 1.
Fashion of the Ancient World

lecturer: Andrey Dmitriev-Radvogin

There is a lot of debate about the existence of fashion in Ancient Egypt and ancient Greece and Rome, because for centuries the outfits there hardly changed. One thing is indisputable: our ideas about beauty began to form already in antiquity, and ancient and ancient Egyptian images influenced fashion for centuries.

At the webinar we will find out when people began to attach importance to clothing and what ideas were transmitted through it already in ancient times. Let's find out what the ideal makeup of the Egyptian queen looked like and what secrets of body care came to us from Ancient Rome.

Lecture 2.
Fashion from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance

lecturer: Andrey Dmitriev-Radvogin

Medieval outfits remained strict and modest for a long time, as required by the traditions of Christianity. Europeans began to think about fashion trends only in the 12th century, when cities began to grow rapidly. At the same time, the main fashionistas of the Middle Ages were men: with the help of a suit, they emphasized thin waists and broad shoulders. Women's outfits changed more slowly at this time, but a neckline appeared, and deathly pallor and a high forehead came into fashion.

At the webinar we will talk about the outfits of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and see how and under what conditions the active development of fashion began. Let's understand how Christianity and the outbreak of plague influenced fashion. Let's find out who set the fashion trends - the queens or their favorites. And let's find out how much a lady from high society could bare her breasts in order to remain within the bounds of decency.

Lecture 3.
Fashion from the 17th century to the French Revolution

lecturer: Andrey Dmitriev-Radvogin

The 17th and 18th centuries were the most magnificent in the history of fashion. With the reign of Louis XIV in France, wide skirts and lace shirts, cascades of ribbons, ruffles, frills and bows gained popularity. All this splendor was complemented by numerous gold jewelry.

At the webinar, we will figure out why the “Sun King” valued such complex attire and what the “intimate suit” was like in the Rococo style, which replaced the Baroque. Let's find out what role the Palace of Versailles played in the fashionable life of France. Let's find out why fashionistas glued flies to their faces, what fashion publications of that time wrote about, and why French Queen Marie Antoinette valued high hairstyles.

Lecture 4.
Fashion of the first half of the 19th century

lecturer: Andrey Dmitriev-Radvogin

The era after the French Revolution became the time of the bourgeoisie. Capitalists glorified Napoleon's military victories, and the Empire style came into fashion. This style praised France, which, like Ancient Rome, became the main state of Europe.

In the webinar, we will figure out why at the beginning of the 19th century loose dresses in the Empire style were considered immoral. Let’s understand what the first hipsters were like and why they were called “increasables” and “merveilleuses.” Let's find out why men's haircuts became popular among women and why dandies used corsets.

Lecture 5.
Fashion of the second half of the 19th century

lecturer: Andrey Dmitriev-Radvogin

The second half of the 19th century was the time when the fashion industry in its classical sense began to take shape. During this period, the Paris Syndicate of Haute Couture appeared in France, and with it, haute couture clothing.

In the webinar we will find out what this term actually means. Let's figure out how high fashion was born and where fashion houses got their tradition of presenting two collections a year. Let's see what the ladies of society wore and what the prototype of the ladies' trouser suit was.

Lecture 6.
20th Century Fashion: 1900–1910s

lecturer: Andrey Dmitriev-Radvogin

At the beginning of the 20th century, a revolution in fashion took place. Over the course of two decades, the pompous Belle Époque outfits, inspired by images from the East, were replaced by practical and modest costumes from the First World War. Skirts and trousers are tapering, and fashionistas are abandoning corsets.

At the webinar, we will find out how the Russian seasons in France inspired fashion designer Paul Poiret and why he dressed Parisian fashionistas as concubines of Eastern sultans. Let's learn the three principles of creating clothes from Chanel Let's figure out how the First World War changed the social role of a woman and her wardrobe, what is a military crinoline and why is it more practical than ordinary skirts on hoops.

Lecture 7.
Fashion of the 20th century: 20–30s

lecturer: Andrey Dmitriev-Radvogin

The 1920s, which replaced wartime, were called “roaring”, “golden” and “crazy”. The fashion of those years can also be described. Noisy parties at which the fashionable foxtrot and tango were danced became popular. Skirts became shorter, dresses became looser, and necklines became deeper. After the war, women became more independent and began to demand more freedom.

At the webinar we will look into the fashion trends of the West during the break between world wars. Let's find out why Chanel's little black dress has become a timeless classic. Let's understand how the advent of cinema influenced the standards of female beauty and how glamor and ancient Greek dresses are connected with drapery.

Lecture 8.
Fashion of the 20th century: 40–50s

lecturer: Andrey Dmitriev-Radvogin

“The needles of Paris were suspended this year on account of the war,” reported the September 1940 issue of Vogue. Wartime restrictions immediately affected fashion: in the rear they began to make things from inexpensive materials, and the altered soldier's jacket became part of the women's wardrobe.

In the webinar we will learn how fashion survived the war and recovered from it. Let's figure out why Christian Dior started creating beautiful but uncomfortable dresses. Let's understand how the concept of the welfare state changed ideas about fashion in the 50s and how the image of the ideal housewife of those years was formed. We’ll find out what “protest fashion” is, why Chanel’s first post-war collection failed, and how films with Audrey Hepburn became style textbooks.

Lecture 9.
Fashion of the 20th century: 60s

lecturer: Andrey Dmitriev-Radvogin

The 60s became an era of sexual revolution, youth rebellion and anarchy. In those same years, man flew into space and landed on the moon. Technological progress and social changes changed fashion forever: sophisticated dresses from Dior and practical, modest looks from Chanel no longer reflected the spirit of the times.

At the webinar we will understand why miniskirts came into fashion and how dreams of space were reflected in the collections of fashion houses. Let's find out why we make clothes from plastic and vinyl and sew transparent dresses and swimsuits without a top. Let's find out who fashion is and why the style of a woman doll became popular in the 60s.

Lecture 10.
Fashion of the 20th century: 70s

lecturer: Andrey Dmitriev-Radvogin

After the brutal events of the 60s - the Vietnam War, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the student protests of 1968 - anarchy and rebellion became the main focus of life for young people. Pink rhinestones and high heels (for men!), as well as the porn-chic style, helped young people express their dissatisfaction. At the same time, high fashion was replaced by ready-to-wear models.

In the webinar, we will figure out how the rebellion of the 1970s differed from the rebellion of the 1960s and why in the 70s provocation became a mandatory attribute of the fashion world. Let's find out what style of clothing the oil crisis led to and why it was in the 70s that ripped jeans became a cult. Let's see how David Bowie and Elton John influenced the fashion world.

Lecture 11.
Fashion of the 20th century: 80–90s

lecturer: Andrey Dmitriev-Radvogin

At the end of the 20th century, people began to demonstrate well-being through clothing more often than in other eras. Karl Lagerfeld began placing large Chanel brand logos on T-shirts. The house of Versace created clothes with such flashy prints that it became impossible to confuse this luxury brand with others.

In the webinar we will look at how supermodels turned into pop stars and role models. Let's find out who brought corsets and crinolines back to the catwalk and what intelligent design means in fashion. Let's understand why the sports style of clothing became popular and what role hip-hop played in this.

Lecture 12.
Fashion of the early 21st century

lecturer: Andrey Dmitriev-Radvogin

In the 2000s, designers reached the limits of what was permitted: they experimented with historical costumes, transformed the human body and prepared for the apocalypse. But the 2008 crisis cooled the ardor of fashion houses - they moved from extravagant images to more democratic ones.

In the webinar we will learn how the fashion industry was changed by the financial crisis and politics and why sneakers turned into trendy shoes. Let's find out how heavy luxury and the aesthetics of the city outskirts coexist in the modern fashion industry.