“Inconsistent, uncomfortable goddess, having bizarre taste and insane ornaments, that appears, runs away, comes back, takes birth in every epoch: she is the daughter of Prometheus and her name is fashion.” - Voltaire

Fashion is the visual expression of a changing society. This dynamic substance encompasses trends from economy and politics to civil rights, mirrored in fabrics, accessories, and hemlines. Not only does the fashion world reflect current norms and mores for society, but its threads stem from far in the past and stretch light-years into the future.

This website will explore the spirit of women in the Twentieth Century told through their fashion. In fact, in the twentieth century we witness not only the revolution of fashion, but also great changes in the role women play in society. Information is arranged by decade, and also includes influential designers, and detailed historical images.