a design project i've recently been assigned had me contemplating one of my favourite (but sadly neglected) periods in fashion, the late 1910's and early 1920's. when considering military inspiration in fashion, we've yet to see an era that changed the way we dress as substantially as world war I. for the first time in history, women began working outside the home in droves; they supported the war effort by entering the navy and the red cross. a need in the workplace also arose from the absence left by enlisted men, forcing women to abandon domestic work for postal work and administrative tasks. the police even began to accept women for positions. these catalogue pages ranging from 1918-1921 clearly illustrates the impact of these changes in society, creating a high demand for practicality which emerged here and still remains a staple nearly a century later.
notice the use of details directly derived from military uniforms -- soutache, military braiding, button trims, and belts with buckles. these techniques of decorating garments evolved with the introduction of more subdued colours coupled with the lack of jewellry. the trend stemming from necessity extends beyond the conclusion of the Great War in 1918 and on into the early 1920's.
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