EVOLUTION OF MEN'S FASHION

Men’s fashion change during times, down here is the evolution of men’s fashion in 100 years. Firstly, from 1900-1919, at the turn of the century, many began wearing the “middle-class men’s suit” that originated in England. Most suits in the early 1900s have three pieces: the jacket, the trousers, and the vest (known as a waistcoat at the time). Men wore morning coats during the day, which are jackets with a curved assymmetrical tailcoat from front to back. These coats were often paired them with matching or subtly striped trousers.

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1920-1929

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The Jazz Age, men’s still wore suits but it became lighter, slimmer and also brighter. Lighter colors replaced the black, charcoal, and navy of the previous decade. Shoulder pads disappeared, and men began wearing tighter-fit jackets with sloping shoulders. Bow ties were quite popular during that time.

1950-1959

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For teenagers and young adults, the ’50s were boring. The overall sense of postwar calm that permeated society wasn’t all that stimulating, and so the greaser subculture was born. Named after the iconic greased-back hairstyles of rock and roll musicians, greasers were typically working-class youths, hoodlums, and motorcycle gangs.

1970-1979

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Groovy Bottoms

By 1972, platform shoes and bell bottom trousers were menswear staples. Leisure suits and tracksuits were also popular. Bell bottoms were characterized by a high waist, a tight fit through the thighs, and a flare beginning at the knees and extending outward. Bell bottoms were paired with suits and wide collar shirts in varying patterns from loud florals to polka dot to checked to plaid and everything in between.

1990-1999

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 By the ’90s, however, an era of casual, relaxed clothing in simpler colors and cuts replaced that influence. Parachute pants, sporty sneakers, and graphic t-shirts were 90’s staples. The ’90s was about rejecting previous decades’ trends, and as a result, the decade championed casual clothing influenced by grunge, hip-hop, and rave subcultures.

2000-2010

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The early 2000s saw the climb of fast fashion. With globalization, and the ability to cut costs through outsourcing, brands such as H&M and Forever 21 were able to mimic runway looks at a fraction of the cost. Youth fashion was inspired by hip-hop and skater culture, mixing sportswear with high fashion. Sneakers, from Chuck Taylors to Nike Air Jordans, became hot items. At the same time, goth and indie pop subcultures developed.

2010-2015

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Smart casual looks, athleisure, along with hipster fashions were on trend.

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