We want novelty, lightness, things that shine, after the events of the Great War. The same goes for fashion in the 1920s with a significant phenomenon of emancipation among women.
Many adopt, like L ouise Brooks or Joséphine Baker, short, boyish cuts.
Some, like in England, obtain the right to vote.
However, we do not neglect accessories and dresses, particularly those magnificently crafted evening dresses : in silk, with fringes, with sequins or even glass beads.
It's the Gatsby dress that everyone knows and let's face it, some people would love to have the special occasion to wear it.
To get a better idea of feminine and masculine looks, it is best to rewatch “ The Artist ” with Jean Dujardin or the series “ Peaky Blinders ”.
1929 and the Wall Street crash puts an end to all this splendor. We put away everything that shines for more sober colors, less jewelry and furs. M but we're tackling another story here.
In the meantime, what accessories or clothing from the Roaring Twenties would you like to adopt in your daily life ?