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Pantsuit
Even scary to think that morality would say proponents of the early 20th century, they saw the wardrobe of a modern girl. Mini-skirts, transparent blouses, shorts, and (oh no!) Pantsuit. Yes, once considered a top pantsuit impudence and indecency. Wearing this controversial article of clothing in a public place is punishable by imposing fines and even imprisonment.
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Despite the common opinion that the pantsuit, like other revolutionary garments, was invented by Coco Chanel, his real creator is an American feminist Amelia Bloomer. The legendary Mademoiselle, no doubt, had a hand in popularizing trouser suit, but it was later, and in the distant 1851 it appeared Mrs Bloomer on a walk in an unusual ensemble of the broad-brimmed hat, short jacket, knee-length skirts and baggy pants. Once Amelia had tried to revolutionize the fashion and relieve women from corsets, but her efforts were unsuccessful. Now, persevering lady sought to free the ladies from wearing petticoats, total weight can reach 17 kg. Slacks are called "bloomer", but, despite the apparent ease and did not take root in American wardrobes. The answer to the fashion innovation was clear: the woman is indecent to show their legs, even if they are wearing pants.
But that all changed with the invention of the bicycle. Of course, this type of transport has gone through many changes before the fragile lady would sit down at his wheel, but when the bike finally become what we know it today (the two wheels of the same size and frame), in women there was a need comfortable clothes for its management. Now it was not about fashion, but about basic security - long skirts entangled in the pedals and chains, resulting in falls and serious injury.
After experiencing one of these falls (which ended in severe broken arm), a Mrs. George Johnston came up with a skirt that flick of the wrist turned into a pants - the fabric was fixed around the legs, and gets the pants-like trousers. Cyclist of that time were delighted with the innovation can not be said about the men who were in the full horror of such audacity. Then, it was thought that the lady, "putting on the floor of her uncharacteristic clothes, certainly virilescent, and as a result, attracted to women."
The indignation of the men did not stop women from wearing trousers during sports, but about how to get out into the community in a pantsuit, whenever it is not strictly necessary, there could be no question.
In the early 20th century pantsuit was a rebirth thanks to the famous women who just could not neglect such a comfortable and stylish piece of clothing that emphasized their strength, independence and power. Coco Chanel loved trouser ensembles, but even she - a woman sweeping views in all that comes to fashion - wore it only on vacation or during country walks. As clothes "exit" it recognized the dress.
One of the most famous groupies trouser suit and men's clothing in general was a great Marlene Dietrich. Trouser ensemble was its hallmark - like in the movies and in real life. When in 1931 the authorities in Paris have expressed dissatisfaction with the appearance of Marlene, she said that "no woman would no longer wear skirts if she knew how comfortable men's trousers." A year later, she made a splash when appeared at the premiere of the movie "Shanghai Express" in the present male tuxedo with a butterfly, a cane and a cigarette.
Pantsuits were an integral part of the Oscar-winning image of Katharine Hepburn. Love in the subject's wardrobe cost the actress a lot of effort and even hardship. For example, in a London hotel Claridges actress had to wade through the back door, because the appearance of a woman in trousers was unacceptable in polite society, and especially in the lobby of this prestigious hotel.
The Company was unable to make the famous women to give up your favorite clothes, which is not true of mere mortals - trouser ensembles were banned in the wardrobe of ordinary women up to the 60s. That's when French fashion designer Andre Kurrezha, which by the way is considered the creator of the mini-skirts, casual wear collection developed, which included bands with narrowed trousers.
But history trouser suit would be incomplete without the works of Yves Saint Laurent. It was he who in 1966 declared pantsuit, "the main event of the 20th century" and supported his statement extraordinary collection trouser ensembles, the apotheosis of which was the legendary Le Smoking. Great fashion designer has not only created an alternative to women's business attire, he brought pantsuit in the highest light.
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Of course, after the triumph of Saint Laurent pants were not relevant overnight - conservatives long resisted, and even in the mid-70s in New York, some restaurants do not let women in trousers. Only at the beginning of the 80's pantsuits became a full-fledged women's clothes - they could appear in public places and even at work. On today's popular trouser ensembles and say no - they are relevant, always and everywhere, and the men, who once cried for audacity and impropriety pantsuits, consider him the sexiest subject of women's wardrobe.
Bianca Jagger 1974
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1982
1989
1991
2000s
Despite the common opinion that the pantsuit, like other revolutionary garments, was invented by Coco Chanel, his real creator is an American feminist Amelia Bloomer. The legendary Mademoiselle, no doubt, had a hand in popularizing trouser suit, but it was later, and in the distant 1851 it appeared Mrs Bloomer on a walk in an unusual ensemble of the broad-brimmed hat, short jacket, knee-length skirts and baggy pants. Once Amelia had tried to revolutionize the fashion and relieve women from corsets, but her efforts were unsuccessful. Now, persevering lady sought to free the ladies from wearing petticoats, total weight can reach 17 kg. Slacks are called "bloomer", but, despite the apparent ease and did not take root in American wardrobes. The answer to the fashion innovation was clear: the woman is indecent to show their legs, even if they are wearing pants.
But that all changed with the invention of the bicycle. Of course, this type of transport has gone through many changes before the fragile lady would sit down at his wheel, but when the bike finally become what we know it today (the two wheels of the same size and frame), in women there was a need comfortable clothes for its management. Now it was not about fashion, but about basic security - long skirts entangled in the pedals and chains, resulting in falls and serious injury.
After experiencing one of these falls (which ended in severe broken arm), a Mrs. George Johnston came up with a skirt that flick of the wrist turned into a pants - the fabric was fixed around the legs, and gets the pants-like trousers. Cyclist of that time were delighted with the innovation can not be said about the men who were in the full horror of such audacity. Then, it was thought that the lady, "putting on the floor of her uncharacteristic clothes, certainly virilescent, and as a result, attracted to women."
The indignation of the men did not stop women from wearing trousers during sports, but about how to get out into the community in a pantsuit, whenever it is not strictly necessary, there could be no question.
In the early 20th century pantsuit was a rebirth thanks to the famous women who just could not neglect such a comfortable and stylish piece of clothing that emphasized their strength, independence and power. Coco Chanel loved trouser ensembles, but even she - a woman sweeping views in all that comes to fashion - wore it only on vacation or during country walks. As clothes "exit" it recognized the dress.
One of the most famous groupies trouser suit and men's clothing in general was a great Marlene Dietrich. Trouser ensemble was its hallmark - like in the movies and in real life. When in 1931 the authorities in Paris have expressed dissatisfaction with the appearance of Marlene, she said that "no woman would no longer wear skirts if she knew how comfortable men's trousers." A year later, she made a splash when appeared at the premiere of the movie "Shanghai Express" in the present male tuxedo with a butterfly, a cane and a cigarette.
Pantsuits were an integral part of the Oscar-winning image of Katharine Hepburn. Love in the subject's wardrobe cost the actress a lot of effort and even hardship. For example, in a London hotel Claridges actress had to wade through the back door, because the appearance of a woman in trousers was unacceptable in polite society, and especially in the lobby of this prestigious hotel.
The Company was unable to make the famous women to give up your favorite clothes, which is not true of mere mortals - trouser ensembles were banned in the wardrobe of ordinary women up to the 60s. That's when French fashion designer Andre Kurrezha, which by the way is considered the creator of the mini-skirts, casual wear collection developed, which included bands with narrowed trousers.
But history trouser suit would be incomplete without the works of Yves Saint Laurent. It was he who in 1966 declared pantsuit, "the main event of the 20th century" and supported his statement extraordinary collection trouser ensembles, the apotheosis of which was the legendary Le Smoking. Great fashion designer has not only created an alternative to women's business attire, he brought pantsuit in the highest light.
Of course, after the triumph of Saint Laurent pants were not relevant overnight - conservatives long resisted, and even in the mid-70s in New York, some restaurants do not let women in trousers. Only at the beginning of the 80's pantsuits became a full-fledged women's clothes - they could appear in public places and even at work. On today's popular trouser ensembles and say no - they are relevant, always and everywhere, and the men, who once cried for audacity and impropriety pantsuits, consider him the sexiest subject of women's wardrobe.
Bianca Jagger 1974
1982
1989
1991
2000s
