| At the onset of the 20th century, the fashion industry | | | | Another was the S-bend corset, which was |
| had begun to grow significantly. Still, the influence of the | | | | characterized by tight laced at the waist, forcing the |
| 'Belle Époque' remained, characterized by the | | | | hips further back. The corset also thrust forward the |
| hourglass-shaped and elaborate clothes of the era. | | | | mono bosom, in effect making an S-shape. Later, the |
| These clothes were very much alike the items used | | | | trend became more on straight and slim clothes, with |
| during the era of Charles Worth who is considered the | | | | the high –wasted line of clothes introduced by Paul |
| fashion pioneer. At that time, there were little changes | | | | Poiret. |
| in the way people designed and wore their clothes. | | | | Meanwhile the Maison Redfern was soon established, |
| The fashion industry, although growing by leaps and | | | | making it the earliest fashion house to provide tailored |
| bounds, still was not characterized by radical changes | | | | suits to women. The tailored suit would soon become |
| in the way industry movers designed and | | | | an essential piece of women clothing. The designer hat |
| manufactured clothes. | | | | would also become another indispensable piece of |
| In the 1900s, eye-catching clothes and outfits were the | | | | women clothing. During that time, fashionable hats had |
| trend. Couturiers made conscious efforts to design and | | | | little confections hanging on top, or were trimmed with |
| tailor elaborate and extravagant clothes. One of the | | | | flowers and ribbons. Parasols were likewise used for |
| earliest fashion trends then was the S-bend silhouette. | | | | decorative purposes. |