History of Fashion: Style and Society in the Golden Age of Fashion
Explore the evolution of fashion under influence of social, economic, and cultural changes of the twentieth century.
Duration
8 Weeks
Class Time
60 minute e-class
Learn
For £275
Language
English
COURSE OVERVIEW
What is the Golden Age of Fashion?
History of fashion as of any industry has a tendency to repeat oneself. Fashion trends develop patterns and go in cycles. For example, in 2020 we see trends in clothing that were popular in 90’s. That is why it is important to explore not only the fashion but also its history.
The first five decades of the 20th century became Golden Age of Fashion, as they were full of seismic changes across industries, from fashion to entertainment, setting up the world to the speeds it has never seen before. Fashion responded to those changes taking its cue from the socio-economic, political and social landscape of each decade. Let’s have a look into those golden years to find out why we dress the way we do today.
What will you achieve?
…by the end of this course
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Learn the underlying reasons of the changed and changing trends in fashion by examining the last decades of twentieth century and its impact.
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Familiarise with the key designers, art movements, fashion influencers, interior design movements, favourite palette, and body and beauty standards of the last century.
- Discover how the history of fashion continues to impact the fashion of today in all sectors: on runways, in editorials or in real-life retail.
Who is it for?
This course is crafted specially for those engaged already in fashion business, or newly graduates who would like to expand their horizons and to get inspired. Or for anyone else out there who was always curious about the fashion evolution and the way it impacts us.
Who will instruct you?
Please meet…

Amanda Hallay
Professor in Fashion History
Apart from teaching Amanda is a professional consultant, editor, writer, and presenter. She has a popular Youtube channel and was once nominated for Grammy.