Style is a combination of form and function that defines the style of clothes we wear and hence Style 1920 was born when the First World War broke out and men found themselves needing new and different clothing. Fashion was not just restricted to men’s clothes, women also needed to look good in their clothes. Hence, in the rush to get clothes that were quick, light and easy to wash many things were sacrificed including quality and durability. However, with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, workable fabrics for clothes were created and working conditions improved drastically, so the demand for clothing also improved and it became much easier to get supplies.
The Second World War affected fashion all over the world, as people had to send their children off to war in order to avoid the shelling and bombing which took so much precious time and materials from the family. Fashion styles during this period were dictated by practical need rather than vanity. People had to have clothing that could be put to many uses and as a result many new designs were made with such functionality in mind rather than beauty. A few designers were so resourceful as to create clothes that could be worn again without damage or loss of material.
After the war fashion continued to change and was never the same again. Clothes that had been heavy and bulky were discarded in favour of lighter ones, jeans were worn more frequently and dresses were designed with the comfort of the wearer in mind rather than what the dress might look like on someone else. The concept of style continued to change, so much so that today you find many youngsters wearing clothes that were once considered to be left-of-fashion. They may be stylish, but they are also comfortable!