20TH

The 20th century saw fashion evolve from an exclusive Parisian salon business catering to a wealthy elite into a global industry emp loying millions, with new trends whisked into stores before the last model has left the catwalk. Along the way, the signature silhou ettes of each era evolved beyond recognition. For women,House of Worth crinolines gave way to Vionnets bias-cut gowns, Diors New L ook to Quants Chelsea Look, Halstons white suit to Frankie B.s low-rise jeans. In menswear, ready-made suits signaled the demise of bespoke tai...[Read more]