Samuel Oyebolu
The evolution of style means the transformation of fashion and stylish preferences over time, influenced by different factors such as, cultural exchange, globalization, economic conditions, historical events, social and political changes.
This evolution has led to different style movements, including:
- Traditional Era(1800s-1920s): Characterized by refined,simple and ornate clothing,with a focus on quality and skills.
- Roaring Twenties (1920s-1930s): Marked by a shift towards a modern and liberated styles with the rise of ready to wear clothing.
- Golden age(1930s-1960s): Defined by luxurious,refined and elegant fashion, influenced by the emergency of haute couture.
- Counterculture(1960s-1970s): Characterized by a rejection of popular values,with a focus on free-spirited and diverse styles.
- Punk and New wave(1970s-1980s): Marked by a defiant, innovative approach to fashion with bold and unconventional styles.
- Grunge and minimalism(1990s-early 2000s): Defined by a shift towards casual, comfortable fashion, influenced by the alternative movement and minimalist aesthetic.
- Fast fashion era (late 2000s- present): Characterized by a focus on speed and disposability,with the rise of fast fashion brands and online shopping.