The heavy and lush clothes were replaced by a new modern style, it appeared in the 90s of the 19th century in Europe. It was a sort of transition to something new and easy. Lush, fancy clothes - not every lady could afford, since it was not a cheap pleasure.
Clothing in modern style was simpler and without frills, which is why it was cheaper. Although this style did not last long. It ended by the beginning of the First World War.
Features
Paul Poiret was the first to show the world of art nouveau clothes. It combines both exotic and Japanese motifs, and historical echoes, and even Gothic.
The main characteristics of modernity are:
- flower ornament;
- fitting styles;
- delicate colors;
- the prevalence of decor.
Clothing styles emphasize every part of the female body: elevated shoulders and s-shaped silhouette, asymmetrical outfits. All this makes a woman feel like a queen. As mentioned above, in the clothes a huge amount of decor is:
- ruches;
- satin ribbons;
- golden braid;
- embroidery;
- lace;
- stones (and even precious);
- vegetable print;
- metal;
- beads and more.
A little later, the basic idea of style was contact with nature, that is, the inclusion of various ornaments and silhouettes in clothing. Fashion designers wanted to make of ladies butterflies or dragonflies. Dresses were simple, weightless and incredibly beautiful.
Although over time, geometric shapes came in the clothes, straight lines. So the designers emphasized minimalism.
The style developed further, until it was divided into two branches:
- conservative style;
- reformatory.
For many years, only at that time, people began to think that clothing should also be comfortable. Just reformers and thought about women's health. If the conservative style envisaged the wearing of corsets, then the reformist prohibited. But he opened a mini-skirt, flared trousers and skirts and spacious dresses for women. In the end, the conservative style faded away, and all the forces were thrown to create the greatest comfort.
During the development of this style, another strange direction appears - suffragistic. It was based on the fact that girls should abandon elegance and flying dresses. Suffragist prefer free cut in everything and more like men in this form.
Actual bright accessories. With the right choice, it will only make the image more complete. Popular scarves, veils, bright handkerchiefs. From jewelry - metal chains, beads.
Lace umbrella is a separate topic. It gives the image of mystery.
Art nouveau made an ever-fragrant flower of women.
Color and fabric
Fabrics in those days were not only different in quality, but also in price; it was not as high as in the modern world. Therefore, the best was used for sewing outfits.
Clothing in modern style was made from:
- silks;
- chiffon;
- organza;
- plush;
- velvet.
Each fabric is rich in wealth and luxury. Pastel shades are in great demand. Although popular and colors such as green and pink. Often choose not monophonic fabric, but with a floral print or a bright oriental pattern.
Today, all these colors are fashion designers combined with black. Although floral vivid prints are also popular, which are perfectly combined with marsh, pink, yellow flowers. The most common print is geometric. Pierre Cardin demonstrates this in his collections. He emphasizes simplicity in his images.
The Oscar de la Renta in the 2012 collection shows people how graceful dresses with straight lines and a free cut can be. The collection was created in classic colors: black and white.But there were also such dresses, which differed interspersed with different colors: red and green.
Almost every fashion designer has such a collection. Each is unusual in its own way. One thing unites them: a free cut.
Dense things are sewn from rigid material, characterized by its strength - reps, taffeta and in some cases velvet. Lighter things - chiffon, silk, muslin.
Models
In the 90s of the 19th century, the Art Nouveau style was at the peak of popularity. And today there are ardent fans of this style. For example, the British fashion house McQueen. Fashion designers include all the features of modern style in modern clothes and do not lose at all in their decision.
In the collections you can find the most extravagant things:
- ostrich feather capes;
- crinoline;
- stockings with rhinestones;
- dresses, embroidered with stones;
- puffy sleeves;
- metal corsets;
- red dresses;
- frill.
Modern shoes are also unusual, like clothes. For example, Versace offers boots, stockings and shoes with an elongated rounded nose. Louis Vuitton creates a collection of velvet boots. And Valentino - lace boots that look great on slender legs.
Underwear is different from the modern, and from what it was to modern. There is a transition from rigid corsets to spacious trousers and a bra. Basically, for sewing such underwear choose a good expensive lace, which not everyone can afford. Begin to sew clothes for the home, explaining that women should look chic everywhere.
Today you can pick up something from the modern style yourself. Not everyone decides to wear all these things at the same time.
What to wear?
Today, at least one Art Nouveau outfit should be present in the wardrobe of every woman. Women are very tired of shabby jeans, low waist and shirt patches. Therefore, many stop at skirts and dresses free cut, jackets, stand-up collars, coats. The skirt-year is a skirt that was made by Paul Poiret and is still fashionable. Mostly wear it for weddings or other holidays.
In modern style there is a place and classic costumes. The fitted jacket will look great with high trousers. Under the jacket you can wear a lace silk blouse. The same blouse will fit under the flared skirt.
Many people choose wedding dresses in modern style. Modern dress in this style is different from those that were before. Features of the wedding dress in Art Nouveau style in clothes of the 21st century:
- metal accessories;
- tight-fitting silhouettes;
- crop tops;
- skirt-top kit;
- color prints.
