Fashion Industry

 

In its most common use, the term fashion refers to the current expressions on sale through the fashion industry. The global fashion industry is a product of the modern age.In the Western world, tailoring has since medieval times been controlled by guilds, but with the emergence of industrialism, the power of the guilds was undermined. Before the mid-19th century, most clothing was custom-made. It was handmade for individuals, either as home production or on order from dressmakers and tailors. By the beginning of the 20th century, with the rise of new technologies such as the sewing machine, the rise of global trade, the development of the factory system of production, and the proliferation of retail outlets such as department stores, clothing became increasingly mass-produced in standard sizes and sold at fixed prices.

Although the fashion industry developed first in Europe and America, as of 2017, it is an international and highly globalized industry, with clothing often designed in one country, manufactured in another, and sold worldwide. For example, an American fashion company might source fabric in China and have the clothes manufactured in Vietnam, finished in Italy, and shipped to a warehouse in the United States for distribution to retail outlets internationally.

WHO INVENTED FASHION

 Fashion , as a concept, wasn’t invented by a single person—it evolved over time as a reflection of culture, status, and personal expression. Here are a few influential ones:

• Charles Frederick Worth (1825–1895) – Often called the “father of haute couture,” Worth was an English designer who established the first modern fashion house in Paris in the 19th century. He was the first to sew labels into clothing and create seasonal collections.

• Coco Chanel (1883–1971) – Revolutionized women’s fashion in the early 20th century, making it more comfortable and elegant with her iconic little black dress, tweed suits, and the Chanel No. 5 perfume.

• Christian Dior (1905–1957) – Launched the “New Look” in 1947, transforming women’s fashion with full skirts, cinched waists, and glamorous silhouettes.

Fashion itself dates back to ancient civilizations, where clothing choices signified status, identity, and function. From the elaborate robes of Egyptian pharaohs to the togas of Ancient Rome, style has always been part of human society.

1990’S {FASHION}

In the early 1990s, several late 1980s fashions remained very stylish among men and women. However, the popularity of grunge and alternative rock music helped bring the simple, unkempt grunge look to the mainstream by that period. This approach to fashion led to the popularization of the casual chic look, which included T-shirts, jeans, hoodies, and sneakers, a trend which would continue into the 2000s. Additionally, fashion trends throughout the decade recycled styles from previous decades,most notably the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

HISTORY OF FASHION DESIGN

 

Changes in clothing often took place at times of economic or social change, as occurred in ancient Rome and the medieval Caliphate, followed by a long period without significant changes. In eighth-century Moorish Spain, the musician Ziryab introduced to Córdoba unreliable source sophisticated clothing styles based on seasonal and daily fashions from his native Baghdad, modified by his inspiration. Similar changes in fashion occurred in the 11th century in the Middle East following the arrival of the Turks, who introduced clothing styles from Central Asia and the Far East.