Historical Design Development
Analyse the impact of historical design developments in your selected focus area on contemporary textiles
Contemporary textiles strongly reflect the influence of historical design developments.
The change in society’s expectations towards modesty and acceptable clothing is clearly evident in all aspects of contemporary apparel choices. Instead of strict regulations, the attitude is more about individuality and anything goes (within reason). Modern beach wear styles show the wide variety of choices available to the consumer, with personal choice being the deciding factor. It is not unusual to see women topless sunbaking in brief bikini bottoms, as well certain beaches where no clothing is considered acceptable.
The body shape or silhouette of swimwear has changed over times. After the introduction of the laws for swimsuits in the 1920’s, people had an appropriate rule to know what could be worn to the beach. The society’s expectations became more relaxing that allowed women to wear more exposed swimsuits. In 1946, the first bikini was designed exposing the midriff section of the body. It hugged the body and became more streamlined. That development in silhouette creates an impact on contemporary textiles. It is often to see women we one-piece swimsuits, bikini and wetsuits to the beach nowadays. The change in historical textiles allowed for greater movement, which in turn have influenced our design of today.
Also design feature development of swimsuit contributed to today’s swimwear greatly. In the 1930’s Men’s swimsuits left the chest bare and became hip high. Feminine cotton printed swimsuits often with little over skirts to hide the thigh, which then ideally creates the modesty skirt. Australia became a leader in bikini design. Bikini designs were created from fabric, crocheted and experimented with shape. Surfing bathing and swimming become a national recreation of Australia.
Another development was seen in the creation of the first synthetic dye in 1856
Contemporary textiles strongly reflect the influence of historical design developments.
The change in society’s expectations towards modesty and acceptable clothing is clearly evident in all aspects of contemporary apparel choices. Instead of strict regulations, the attitude is more about individuality and anything goes (within reason). Modern beach wear styles show the wide variety of choices available to the consumer, with personal choice being the deciding factor. It is not unusual to see women topless sunbaking in brief bikini bottoms, as well certain beaches where no clothing is considered acceptable.
The body shape or silhouette of swimwear has changed over times. After the introduction of the laws for swimsuits in the 1920’s, people had an appropriate rule to know what could be worn to the beach. The society’s expectations became more relaxing that allowed women to wear more exposed swimsuits. In 1946, the first bikini was designed exposing the midriff section of the body. It hugged the body and became more streamlined. That development in silhouette creates an impact on contemporary textiles. It is often to see women we one-piece swimsuits, bikini and wetsuits to the beach nowadays. The change in historical textiles allowed for greater movement, which in turn have influenced our design of today.
Also design feature development of swimsuit contributed to today’s swimwear greatly. In the 1930’s Men’s swimsuits left the chest bare and became hip high. Feminine cotton printed swimsuits often with little over skirts to hide the thigh, which then ideally creates the modesty skirt. Australia became a leader in bikini design. Bikini designs were created from fabric, crocheted and experimented with shape. Surfing bathing and swimming become a national recreation of Australia.
Another development was seen in the creation of the first synthetic dye in 1856