The 4th influence on worldwide fashion throughout history is…

… Technology.  This meant everything from the “Spinning Jenny” advanced weaving equipment to the invention of the zipper.  We’ll discuss key inventions that affected fashion in the next week.

(1800 Sketch: technology crossed over communications and transportation.  Inventions like the washing machine had direct influence, while things like the hot air balloon required different (and warmer) clothing as well as allowed people living far apart to share ideas about (warmer) clothing.)