S1:E2 - Fashion History

In the second episode of Slow Fashion Forward, you will join us on a journey through the history of western fashion. Ebba and Sandra take a quick look on the various times that have shaped fashion development and how people have dressed and continue to dress, from ancient world until today. They answer questions such as; Which European countries have influenced fashion development and trends? Has it always been about power dynamics when it comes to dressing and when did ready-to-wear become the norm? And finally, who were the dandies?Love what you’re hearing? Support our journey on Patreon and get exclusive access to bonus content about the fashion industry, Slow living, and more!Sources that mentioned in this episode include:James Laver; Costume and Fashion, A concise history, from 1982Christopher Breward; Fashion, from 2003 Giorgio Riello; Back in Fashion, from 2020Additional sources we did not mention but that you might find interesting;Steorn, Patrik; Konstnärligt antimode: Svensk reform-dräkt kring sekelskiftet 1900 (Swedish source)Roland Barthes; “Dandyism and Fashion” in The Language of Fashion Carina Gråbacke; Kläder, shopping och flärd. Modebranschen i Stockholm 1945–2010 (Swedish source) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.