Decorative trim in the collections of fashion houses of the 20th – 21st centuries: evolution, modern techniques

Abstract

The evolution of decorative trim of women's costumes of the XX – early XXI century is analyzed and the main stages of its formation and development are determined. It was revealed that different periods of fashion were characterized by the presence or absence of certain types of decorative trim, the most common among which were embroidery with threads, artificial stones, beads, pearls, etc., as well as decorating clothes with various materials. The development of clothing decoration in the works of world designers of the 20th and early 21st centuries was studied, and the main trends in the decoration of women's costumes of this period were revealed. The features of project practices in the work of world designers are classified, the unique technologies of decorative trims used by the world-famous Fashion Houses in their creative activities are described, the technique and stages of creating manual decoration of clothes in the collections of the world-famous Fashion Houses Elie Saab, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana are described. The results of the study can be used in the training of clothing designers, as well as designers in the development of clothing collections with trim.