Introducation to Fashion of the 20th Century

During the course we will examine the changes in fashion throughout the 20th century and learn how social, geographical and political changes, have influenced the evolution of the female and male wardrobe, and how this dichotomy has wane over the years. Throughout the course we will examine how designers like Gabriel (Coco) Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent have influenced popular culture and modern wardrobe, discuss the connection between fashion and subcultures like Mod and Punk, follow independent designers that have been opposition to the mainstream fashion, and find how fashion’s corporations control the way we consume fashion, trends and fashion communication.