In the January of 1893, The Strand magazine ran a story predicting the fashion trends for the next century called “Future Dictates of Fashion”. Let’s take a look to see if they hit the mark…
1900-1920s
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1920s
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1930s
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Sleek and chic, not frump and Bo Peep.
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1940s
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If the prediction tells us anything it is that war was inevitable. Someone somewhere would’ve started one in protest over the inhumane Gaga-esque cone head hairstyles and curly-toed pixie shoes.
1950s
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1960s
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1970s
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1980s
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The 80s were such a horrible dark and unholy place for fashion, the prediction would’ve been a blessing.
1990s
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To be fair, it was a grand effort on behalf of The Strand magazine. How could anyone ever predict the coming of Adam Ant and and Shell suits? How could we even begin to predict what we will be wearing in 100 years time? If the likes of Rihanna are basically naked now and this is acceptable then what does the future of fashion hold in store for us…