Edwardian sunshine for a few, but change in the air, 1900-1909; fashion spreads from the top, and many join in, 1900-1910; manufacture grows, but sweated labour casts a shadow, 1900-1908; the start of modern fashion and the effect of World War I, 1907-1918; new fashion makers and the new kinds of fashion, 1920-1930; developments in fashion manufacture between the wars, 1918-1935; fashion by decree during and after World War II, 1939-1947; new looks for all from 1947; the young explosion splits fashion from the late 1950s; growth and prosperity of the top manufacturers, 1960s and early 1970s; changes from the 1970s - revolt, unexpected influences and punk; ready-to-wear manufacturers give a lead in the 1970s and 1980s; changes in the shops, 1970s and 1980s.
