Unravelling tailoring history. part 3- 1990

Looking at the 1990s

Less became more. The art of minimalism was much appreciated in the 90s. It had become apparant that the silhouette had become neater as shoulder pads finally died and the execssive flashy jewelry has been taken away.

The only real glitz in the 1980s, was probably the subtle but new iridescent shimmer on sheer fabrics that went through the skin make up and hair spray.

Sometimes a major silhouette would be associated with a decade.

The 1990s, began with short fitted jackets. One of the first new different silhouette was the 1991-2 fingertip length straghter, longer line narrower jacket. It was occasionally worn over a knee length skirt, or pleated skirts.

Unravelling tailoring history.part 2-1980s

1980s power tailoring
Moving into the 1980s, a trend of power shoulders made its way back into the fashion light.

It was a time of change, the creation of MTV revolutionized the fashion industry.

Looking for ways to express themselves, the 1980s was filled with individual unique fashion.

Shoulder pads were more widely seen in this decade than probably any other.

For woman, it was an era of change, an era in which outfits portrayed masculinity. Vogue covers of the decade, presented less feminine women, and it was definitley a decade where male-inspired female empowered.

In contrast to the 1970s, the 1980s was a time where formality was encouraged.

The 1980s witness a return of an appreciation for class shapes and straight leg trousers, in comparison to the popular flared pants of the last decade. The trend of fat ties of the 1970s slowly transitioned into slimmer ties, and patterns also became more subtle and classic

The shirts no longer had large collars, and again introduced the cutaway collar, one of the most famous formal. Being the look of tailoring back to chic, classic and ever ageless.

Unravelling tailoring history. part 1-1970s

1970s

Beginning from the 1970s, tailoring history has changed significantly over the decades.

Continuing from where the 60s left off. The 70s was a decade filled with freedom of dress.

Although suits were not commonly seen on the streets on men, a formal suit was still required at dinner parties.

Compared to the 60s, the 70s was seen as a more relaxed decade.

Focusing more on tailoring in the 1970s, the art of bespoke tailoring was under an increasing threat from the rising popularity of Ready-to-wear garments. The 1970s was probably considered the last decade where bespoke tailoring led the fashionable cut such as creating the look with dramatically wide lapels. Most probably the most renown development was the style of the lounge coat, with its two button coat and long lapels.

The popular fashion of the lounge coat is still widely seen in today's fashion, making it a lasting legacy of the 1970s. Tailored jackets were generally clean cut and close to chest, shoulder and waist; with fairly wide lapels.