STUDY OF COSTUMES (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25DHCT713
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

  1. Understand the key historical, social, and political influences on fashion from 1900 to the present.
  2. Identify major fashion movements and iconic styles of each era.
  3. Recognize the contributions of influential designers throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcomes            (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24HCT713

Study of Costumes

(Theory)

 

CO281: Explain the costumes of beginning of couture

CO282:Identify key elements of 1920s flapper style and 1930s glamour, including silhouettes, fabrics, and accessories.

CO283:Explain the impact of World War II on fashion during 1940–1946, including fabric rationing, utility garments

CO284: Understand the cultural shift towards consumerism, career ambition, and genderpolitics reflected in fashion from the late 1970s to the 1980s.

 CO285: Describe fabrics, techniques and drapes of 19 centuries and will be able to introduce to today's fashion industry in a more creative way

CO286: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in Teaching:

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation, Video, Demonstrations

 

Learning Activities for the Students:

Self-Learning Assignments, Field Trips

Quiz, Power Point Presentations, Chart/Poster Presentation, Individual and Group Projects, Semester End Examination

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Beginning of Couture 1900-1919
  • Bell Epoque: (1900-1913)
  • World War I: (1914- 1919)

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Between the Wars 1920-1939
  • Roaring twenties (1920-1929)
  • Glamour Years (1930-1939)

 

12.00
Unit III: 
1940-1966
  • War time Utility look: (1940-1946)
  •  New Look (1947 -1956)
  • Mini and Mod (1957 – 1966) 
12.00
Unit IV: 
1967-1987
  • Anti - fashion (1967 – 1978)
  • Power - dressing: (1979 – 1987)

 

12.00
Unit V: 
1988-21st century onwards
  • End of Century (1988-2000)
  • Designer Labels
  • Looks and designer of 21st century to present
  • New Millennium

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Tortora P.G. and Eubank K. (2015) Survey of Historic Costume, 6th edition New York, Fairchild Publications.
  2. Chenoune F. (1993) The History of Men’s Fashion, Paris, Flammarion. (Translated by Dusinberre D.)
  3. Black, J. A. and Garland M. (1978) A History of Fashion, London: Orbis Publishing Ltd.
  4. Cumming, V. (2004) Understanding Fashion History, London:Batsford.
  5. Lester, K.M. (1956) Historic Costume, llinois: Chas A Bennett Co. Inc.
  6. Peacock, J. (2007) The Chronicle of Western Costume, Thames and Hudson
References: 
  1. 1.Roshen Alkazi 2008), Medieval Indian Costume, Art Heritage, New Delhi.
  2. 2.Jack Cassin-scott (1994), The Illustrated encyclopedia of costume and fashion (from1600   to present); Block Hampton Press;London.               
  3. 3.Bronwyn,C. (2003) Costume and Fashion: A complete History. Checkmark Books; Reprint edition
  4. Kumar. Ritu (2005), Costumes and Textiles of Royal India, Publisher: ACC Art Books; 2nd Revised edition  

e-Resources:                       

  1. https://www.pdfdrive.com/fashion-the-definitive-history-of-costume-and-s... e180935014.html
  2. https://sewguide.com/evolution-of-history-of-fashion/
  3. https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/
  4. https://www.businessoffashion.com/education/collection/fashion-history

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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