How It Started: Fashion

Course Description

In this course, you'll explore the intriguing evolution of fashion from ancient civilisations to the present day. Journey through the ages as we uncover how clothing has reflected cultural shifts, social hierarchies, and technological advancements, from the shaved heads and wigs of ancient Egypt to the structured garments of the Renaissance and the dynamic styles of the modern era.

Module 1: Ancient Fashion - Shaved heads and dodgy wigs

Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Mesopotamian styles.
The use of clothing as a status symbol
The influence of trade and cultural exchange on fashion.

Module 2: Medieval Fashion - Big shoes and even bigger foreheads

Transition from Roman to early medieval styles.
The emergence of regional differences in fashion.
Sumptuary laws and their impact on fashion choices.

Module 3: Renaissance Fashion - Codpieces and calf inserts

The influence of Renaissance art and culture on fashion.
The role of fashion in the courts of Europe.
Introduction of tailoring and structured garments.

Module 4: Industrial Revolution Fashion - Bustles and busts

The shift from handmade to machine-made clothing.
How industrialization influenced fashion trends and accessibility.
The emergence of department stores and fashion magazines.
The beginning of modern fashion.

Module 5: Modern Fashion

Early 20th Century Fashion: Flappers, Zoot Suits, and WW2
The Evolution of Style from the 1960s to Today
Sustainable Fashion and Future Trends

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How It Started: Fashion

Course Description

Module 1: Ancient Fashion - Shaved heads and dodgy wigs

Module 2: Medieval Fashion - Big shoes and even bigger foreheads

Module 3: Renaissance Fashion - Codpieces and calf inserts

Module 4: Industrial Revolution Fashion - Bustles and busts

Module 5: Modern Fashion

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