ROARING 20S

In the 1920s fashion, most dresses have been monochromatic, as is this runway Alberta Ferretti silk dress from fall 2011, look 30. The very simple reason: Embroideries, Beadings and other decorations were in high demand. But the detailing of these could only be seen when put against a solid background. The rather brightshade of pink would not have been sought after, in a time when colors were pastel or at least muted. For 2022on the other hand orchid pink is said to be one of the colors in highest demand.

The knee-length dress, combined with a clean a-line cut and high neckline is reminiscent of the straight and wide cuts typical for the 20s. The embellished hem adds another fun element of the decade.

The bags back in the day typically have been rather small and as well primarily been handheld accessories. As a first sign of independence, it was more common for women of every social standing to live on their own and therefore need to actually carry things like keys or money. While daytime bags used to be made of leather, an evening version was more sparkly. The typical metal frame and closure have been used to give the bag shape as they mainly have been made of embroidered canvas or mesh material. This black python by Judith Leiber might be bigger and can be worn crossbody, but the inspiration is art deco. 

Especially in the 20s, a greater emphasis has been put on the shoes. As skirts rose higher, shoes could actually be seen for the first time. The shoes by experimental Ann Demeulemeester show certain details of the 20s, mixed with the court shoes of Louis XIV. The curved heel, named after the Sun King has been present in both periods. Here the curved Louis heel undergoes another update: becoming more slender. The kitten-heel height is very sought after by today’s fashionable crowd but has been as well in the 20s and the courts back in the 17th century. Typically for the 20s, were oxford-style lace-up shoes for women, comfortable and secure at the foot, for dancing all night long.