Historical fashion- 20s, 30s, WWI, WWII

The Stock Market Crash of 1929

Ushered in the Great Depression.

Monopoly

A board game created by Parker Brothers in 1935.

Uncle Pennybags

The mascot character of the Monopoly game.

Gilbert Adrian Greenburgh

MGM costume designer known for Dorothy’s blue gingham dress and Ruby Slippers.

The Jazz Singer

The first significant film to utilize synchronized sound in 1927.

Claire McCardell

An American designer who used denim in her designs and popularized ballet flats.

Kormelu

A product debuted in 1938, known for being carcinogenic and later removed from the market.

Moon Manicure

A nail design popularized by movie stars like Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.

Lady Levi’s 701

A brand of women’s pants introduced in 1935.

Dior's New Look

An influential fashion style introduced by Christian Dior after WWII.

Who popularized the divided skirt in the 1930s?

Elsa Schiaparelli.

What was significant about the English Drape Suit?

It featured wider shoulders and a full cut, popular in the late 1930s.

What fiber was first commercially produced in the U.S. in the 1920s?

Rayon.

What was the scandal suit in women’s undergarments?

Panties with garters.

What hairstyle was popular among women in the 1920s?

The Marcel Wave, the shingle, and the Eton crop.

What did men wear that was designed to stay tucked in?

The Lacoste shirt.

What accessory was highlighted as the accessory of the decade?

Necktie.

What movie star was known for her refusal to admit she bleached her hair?

Jean Harlow.

What did the 1920s American designer Jean Patou contribute?

He is credited with the designer tie.

What effect did the automobile have on women’s fashion?

Dresses became less restrictive, and parasols were abandoned.

What was the controversy surrounding Walt Disney's first animated film, Snow White?

Concerns about the names of the dwarves and its frightening elements for children.

What was achieved by the introduction of Technicolor in films?

Enhanced visual appeal and escapism from the Great Depression.