Bustle Quote by Mike Wallace
““Fashion dictated the demise of the crinoline and the birth of the bustle. Dresses (both day and evening) gradually flattened in front while gathering at the back, assisted by the bustle, a half-cage or puff filled with horsehair or stiffened gauze and net. (This was not a new invention, having been favored in the eighteenth century, when it was known more forthrightly as a “false bum.”)””
About This Quote
Source Documentary: Fashion History, 1995
Fashion trends evolve, replacing one restrictive style with another, reflecting social and aesthetic shifts.
In simple terms: Styles change, swapping one constraint for another.
Key Takeaway
Question how trends affect comfort and identity.
Themes
fashion
history
social change
Mood
reflective
informative
Type
historical
observational
When to use this quote
- wardrobe planning
- historical research
- design education
Key Concepts
cultural evolution
body politics
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the cycle of adopting and discarding fashions?
- How do these changes reflect societal values?
A Different Perspective
New trends may impose different constraints on bodies.
