fashion is constantly evolving. down throughout the years, several important events changed the course of history and influenced the evolution of fashion. understanding this evolution gives us insight how people dressed in different societies, how revolutions and wars changed the way people dressed, and how people dressed according to their social class. write a short note each on thr couture lines for menswear and womens wear in thr following periods: pre french revolution, french revolution, world war II, and post world war II. your note should emphasize the fabric, color, silhouette, and overall design.

Fashion during the Pre Frech Revolution period

The preferences of the earlier period for silk and velvet was replaced by cotton, leather and the use of dark colours. Earlier the aristocracy had supported knee length trouser but with the revolutionary trouser of length till the ankle replaced those old trousers.

The usual fashion was a low-necked gown, worn over a petticoat. Most gowns had skirts that opened in front to show the petticoat worn beneath.

Fashion during the French Revolution

The men wore plain, dark clothing and short unpowdered hair. During the Terror of 1794, the workaday outfits of the sans-culottes symbolized Jacobin egalitarianism.

During the years of the French Revolution, women wore dresses symbolizing the nation. They wore variations of white skirts, topped with revolutionary colored striped jackets, as well as white Greek chemise gowns, accessorized with shawls, scarves, and ribbons.

Fashion in WWII

With so much military surplus available after the war, civilians would buy and wear military clothing for several more years. Trench coats, bomber jackets, knit undershirts, pea coats, chino pants, and aviator glasses etc.

Women wore squared shoulders, narrow hips, and skirts that ended just below the knee were the height of fashion. Tailored suits were also quite popular.

Fashion Post WWII

Fragile feminity was seen in the form of soft shoulders, stiletto heels, wrist length gloves and full billowing skirts.

a. symbolism

b. opinions

all of them

c. hidden messages

d. political statements

the longest time is 123 years