The roaring twenties is a period in history where there were dramatic social and political changes. or the first time ever, more Americans lived in cities than on farms. The nation's total wealth has more than doubled and this economic growth has turned many Americans into a "consumer society" leading lives of prosperity. They buy the same things, listen to the same music, do the same dances and even use the same slang. This period is also often called The Jazz Age, because at this time Jazz music and dancing became entertainment to forget the terror during World War I.
Who doesn't know the most recognizable female symbol of "Roaring Twenties"? Of course, the Flapper. Flapper is a young woman with bob hair and short skirt who drinks, smokes and says what could be called “unladylike” things and they are also being more sexually free that the previous generation. We could say that it was the “new women” era in which women had freedom in their own activities. They have the right to vote and did not have to stay in the home anymore. This era is filled with freedom, wealth and sparking life where this era was also appointed as the background of a very famous movie, called the great Gatsby.
Moreover, in the 1920s, an rchitectural art called Art Deco was developed. Art Deco itself is the art of making tall buildings. These tall buildings also help develop the United States economy by conserving land. Art Deco experts consider that Art Deco is a combination of several types of styles that are popular in the 20th century. Art Deco is believed to be influenced by various modern currents, including Modernism, Cubism, Futurism, Bauhaus, Constructivism and Art Nouveau, and also take ideas - ancient design ideas such as Egypt, Syria, and Persia.
Because of this, 1920s has been a big inspiration to many well-known fashion designers over the years!
One of the favorite 1920s inspired runway was Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2012. Not only from the silhouette, but the color palette also very charming and depicts an elegant impression. This collection is designed with feminine look and showcases the charisma of women in the 1920s. Some dresses form body curves wrapped in soft metallic color that really represent the glamour. But some of them are shown in pastel colors, which is the best color to describe the season. The fur scarf accessories that wrap the shoulders also really show they outfit from that Jazz era.
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Gucci also took inspiration from the 1920s for the Spring Summer 2012 collection. This collection takes a bold and strong design. They just play with elegant black and gold and take inspiration from the famous 20s architectural style, Art Deco. The runway was filled with models with smoky eye makeup and sleek hairstyles.
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The Veronica Etro Spring Summer 2012 collection looks feminine, light and is complemented by a range of beautiful bright and pastel colors. Completed with detailed edging with geometric patterns, etro's effortless silhouette recreates the easygoing vibe of the Jazz Age. In addition, the bottom part of the dress is equipped with a fringe that swings around while the model is running and reminds us of the flapper dress in the 20s. It is the perfect combination of 20s fashion and architecture in one look
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