… the world had changed, communications had changed, political boundaries had changed, and so loyalties had changed. In America in particular, there was an explosion of ideas and technology and so fashion. Countries worldwide were influenced by – countries worldwide – and not people of fashion specifically.
Notable designers like Poiret and the Callot Soeurs of Paris set the stages (literally, as in theatre) during the Edwardian era and beyond. Hundreds of designers would follow.. Coco Chanel.. Paquin… Gioseffi..
(Left: Paquin gown; Right: Poiret hobble skirt sketch)