As the 19th century neared its end, the world began to transition away from stiff Victorian fashions with the rise of the Edwardian era to new freedoms of a more simplistic dress structure and silhouette.

For a brief overview, see the V&A's "Introduction to 19th-Century Fashion" and "History of Fashion, 1840-1900." For more in-depth information, see the decade overviews and bibliographies below.

2020年6月25日 · The nineteenth century opened with a fashion landscape that was changing dramatically and rapidly from the styles of a generation earlier. The French Revolution brought fashions that had been emerging since the 1780s to the forefront.

2022年9月14日 · The first decade of the 19th Century set the stage for the stunning array of styles that would come after it. The neoclassical dresses, particularly the empire waist, remained popular throughout the mid 19th century during a period known as the Regency era.

2020年6月1日 · Fashion remained inspired by classical antiquity (Fig. 1); studies such as Costume of the Ancients published in 1809 and An Illustration of the Egyptian, Grecian, and Roman Costume published in 1810 were very influential in fashion design (Davidson 33).

Fashion in the 19th century was influenced by industrialization, social changes, royal influences, art and literature, and global exploration. These factors all contributed to the diverse and evolving styles of the time.

In the 19th century, between progress and tradition, if masculine attire quickly loses its brilliance, feminine fashion seeks more and more opulence. Interpreting the styles of the past,...

Fashion cycles accelerated in the 19th century, the appearance of the specialised press, the industrial revolution, and the creation of Haute Couture all contributed.