English mode in XVIII-XX centuries
Mode Mode - temporary dominance of a certain style in any sphere of life or culture. The style or type of clothing defines: ideas, behavior, etiquette, lifestyle, arts, literature, cuisine, architecture, entertainment, etc., which is popular in society in a certain period of time. The concept of fashion is often means very fragile and quickly passing popularity. In today's world fashion is associated with seasons (spring-summer and autumn-winter) . Many centuries ago fashion in clothing could not be changed for thousands of years. At the end of the XVIII century. in the bourgeois industrial England finally won the English national identity in the suit that originated in the XVII century.
Rococo, as well as Baroque, had almost no influence on English costume, which developed in the tradition of classicism. This was manifested in the pursuit of simplicity, practicality, convenience, natural lines and shapes.
In the men's suit, since the 60s. there are dress codes, appropriate lifestyle, occupation. This wool or cloth coat with short floors without excessive jewelry and decoration. This style and silhouette didn’t have narrow volumes which provides enough freedom of movement. XVIII century It is possible, and to ride and hunt, which has always been a favorite pastime and occupation. Warm and comfortable different forms of outerwear, which were based on the tails, appeared,. For example, Jacket at first was used as riders’ clothes, and then casual outerwear. The short jacket was wearing instead of a decorative long coat, leggings with buttoned straps of thick fabric or leather – instead of white impractical stockings.
On the 70th. are coming into fashion jockey boots, worn with a coat. It is narrow and tall (almost to the knees), black leather boots with cuffs of the light-brown leather.
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