Fashion &... The Belle Époque
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"Nothing succeeds like excess"
- Oscar Wilde
The Belle Époque (French for Beautiful Era) is the term often given to a period of European history, usually dated to between 1890 and the outbreak of WWI in 1914.
The period was characterised by optimism, relative peace, economic prosperity and technological, scientific, and cultural innovations.
During this period, the fashionable silhouette changed many times as fashion trends came and went in speedy succession. Grand couturiers such as Worth, Doucet, Paquin, Lucile and Poiret dictated fashion and the seasonal fashion cycle as we know it today began to take shape.
From the vibrant colours, puffed sleeves, nipped waistlines, rich fabrics, fringes, beadwork and fur from the 1890s, to the luxurious fashions of the Edwardian era with their artificial flowers, lace, ruffles, fabric appliqué, beads, sequins and embroideries - Fashion became synonymous with luxury and opulence.
By 1914, the old way of dressing had been abandoned in favour of a new extravagance pioneered by couturtiers such as Paul Poiret and his, what was referred to then as, Orientalist designs.
With the outbreak of WWI in 1914, women no longer had time to devote to fashion, and trends like lace frills, large hats and hobble skirts became impractical.
Belle Époque Fashion, once synonymous with luxury and opulence, had breathed its last breath.
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CORRECTIONS & APOLOGIES - Sometimes the world isn't perfect and we get muddled and confused...
At 1:40 - The date should be 1890 - 1900 (NOT 1980 - 1900 as the video states)
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My favourite period 😁 My Mum was an Edwardian…I’m 80..
@Fashionand
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Amazing! Such a beautiful era and the fashion…. Stunning! 🥰
0:09 came for the period style, stayed for your vivacious presence!
@Fashionand
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed
La Belle Epoque is really a wonderful period. Very elegant and sleek as well as very elaborate especially in the evening gowns of the ladies.
@Fashionand
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the fashion of the period is so elegant and varied! The silhouette is constantly shifting!
The Belle Époque is like the Rococo of the 20th century. I’ve become obsessed with this period since I watched the movie Gigi!
@Fashionand
2 жыл бұрын
I need to watch that movie! ❤️
İ wrote my essay for history of fashion class with the help of this video and got A+🤭 thank you so much❤
@Fashionand
Жыл бұрын
Wow! That’s amazing! Glad I could help!
You're rocking that black blouse/top, I love it. ♥♥♥
@Fashionand
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It is a fabulous blouse! I felt it very appropriate for the subject! Glad you enjoyed!
I swoon over this time period
@Fashionand
3 жыл бұрын
Me too! Amazing! And such a spectacular moment in time! ❤️
Fabulous episode Scott! What an array of fashion looks and your examples of every style were so varied and unique, you really worked hard on this and it shows, bravo. And may I say you are looking marvelous Scott, part of the fun of watching is seeing your personal fashion choice for each episode. Happy to see you have kept the longer hair, it suits you and your fashion sense. Continued success!🌹
@Fashionand
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jean! I really enjoyed researching and finding images to use! I hope you’re well! Stay safe x
They must have spent half the day changing. Your style, enthusiasm and knowledge are all fab.
@Fashionand
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed! Yes they must have been fed up changing every hour! Lol!
I "liked" the video even before watching. I love the research and presentation! Keep going!
@Fashionand
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! As long as you keep watching, I’ll keep going!
Scott you look absolutely gorgeous! I do miss your pearls though 😊 I love this topic!
@Fashionand
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Don’t fret, I still have my pearls, I’ve just been giving them a break for a while but I promise they’ll be back! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🥰
i loved this! I would love to see an episode on fashion and post modernism 😊
@Fashionand
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I’ll add to the list! ☺️
OMG love you shirt! And another amazing video..the belle epoque is one of my favorite era. Please can you make videos about Madame Grès and Jeanne Paquin i want to know them more. Lol your vids are so detailed. Thank you, Cheers!
@Fashionand
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So many amazing comments! Thank you for your suggestions. Both are on the list but need to move them up!!!
I’m falling in love with your channel!
@Fashionand
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying! I’m taking a break at the mo but will be back soon! X
I really enjoy your presentations, so interesting! I keep going to pronounce your surname the Italian way, mine (Italian parents) has been kind of mangled by Australian pronunciation! At least yours sounds fine either way ☺️
@Fashionand
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Yes, growing up in Scotland I always had to “anglify” my name and it just stuck! Glad you enjoy my videos, I recommend you watch my interview with Chris Royer, Halston’s model and muse 💜
@loretta_3843
2 жыл бұрын
@@Fashionand Certainly will do - it's nice having someone speak to the audience like a fellow adult!
where are your links king?
sigh. where's my time machine?
@Fashionand
3 жыл бұрын
For the fashion yes! ❤️
1:40 is that meant to be 1890 - 1900 on the display
@Fashionand
3 ай бұрын
Yes
i'm quite curious about your accent...may i ask what's your nationality?
@Fashionand
2 жыл бұрын
I’m Scottish
@fraponglais7796
2 жыл бұрын
@@Fashionand oh i see that's why you pronounce paris as pares ,pink as penk and such