100 years of fashion in under 2 minutes

100 years of fashion in under 2 minutes
all images courtesy of mode video

mode video takes us on a trip down high style’s memory lane, condensing ‘100 years of fashion in under 2 minutes’. the short film spans from 1915 to today, highlighting top trends through a constant transition of outfits, hairdos, makeup pallets and accessories.

as a model stands in place, a team dresses her from head to toe in everything from ‘jazz age sass’ to ‘coco chanel-inspired chic’, the video describes. major shifts can be seen in favorable fads and sought-after looks of the time — small hats and elegantly-styled hair were in vogue between the 1920s and 50s; beginning in the 1980s, big hair became a big trend, and a more casual overall appearance populated the fashion scene. take a look at the video below to see 100 years of couture compressed into a 2-miniute long flick.

1915 – a white lace tunic is fit beneath a long-sleeved dress, while and feathered hat tops the look off

1925 – a flowing dress, t-strap shoes and a small purse complete the outfit

1935 – white gloves and elegantly-styled hair match the mood of 1935

1955 – a colorful, over-sized coat, small hat and floral dress provide a glimpse at trends in the 1950s

1965 – a chic pink suit, gold jewels and white gloves

1975 – a denim jumpsuit and over-sized sunglasses mirror the feeling of 1970s style

1995 – a black choker and leather backpack are key elements of 90s style

2005 – jeans and shiny pink tank top embody the ‘mean girls’ look of the early 2000s

2015 – a casual leather jacket and cell phone, essentials of today