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October 30, 2004
Laver's Law - The timeline of style
James Laver was an astute, insightful British art and fashion historian who died in 1975.
He formulated the little-known Laver's Law of Fashion, which bears repeating here.
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Indecent - 10 years before its time
Shameless - 5 years before
Daring - 1 year before
Smart!
Dowdy - 1 year after its time
Hideous - 10 years after
Ridiculous - 20 years after
Amusing - 30 years after
Quaint - 50 years after
Charming - 70 years after
Romantic - 100 years after
Beautiful - 150 years after its time
[via Richard Tomkins and The Financial Times]
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Comments
This seems too linear. I suppose by fashion we are not referring to "off-the-rack" or catalog dressing. Quite frankly, I prefer function to fashion. I would much rather have vintage clothing from the '20s and '30s to anything presently offered.
Posted by: ScienceChic | Oct 31, 2004 8:12:45 PM
I love these clothes. Who is the designer?
Posted by: Z | Oct 31, 2004 12:13:15 AM
