Fashion in the 1920s
Fashion Designers of the 1920s
French Designer
Coco was a major figure in fashion during this time because of her charming personality and her chic and forward designs.
She popularized many things including the bob hairstyle, the little black dress, the use of jersey knit for women's clothing, knitwear in general, and costume jewelry.
Coco Chanel
Jeanne Lanvin
Jean Patou
French Designer
Jeanne was not always a fashion designer. She started by making dresses for her daughter. When her daughter wore these dresses, people started asking for Jeanne to make dresses for their daughters as well. Due to this she was at the top of her success during the 1920s.
Jeanne's style included many different things like, difficult trimmings, stunning embroideries, and beaded decorations with light, clear, floral colors.
By 1925, she had designed many different products including sportswear, furs, lingerie, men's clothing, and interior design.
Salvatore Ferragamo
Italian Designer
Salvatore was one of the most influential and powerful footwear designers in the 1920s.
French Designer
Jean's designs' were never mainstream because they were full of originality and character. These original designs helped make him popular in the American markets.
Jean's designs' had very clean lines, were very symmetrical, and they were a mixture of luxury and practicality. This fulfilled the new trend of outdoor life because the designs were comparable to contemporary sportswear.
Elsa Schiaparelli
Italian Designer
Elsa's designs' were greatly influenced by the "beyond the real" art and she put this into her designs.
Andre Perugia
French Designer
Andre was one of the other most influential and powerful footwear designers in the 1920s.
