In the lecture on early modernism fashion, you will learn how the silhouettes of the early 20th century are connected to art and technological progress. At the beginning of the 20th century, fashion changes as rapidly as cities, transportation, and notions of freedom. The wardrobe ceases to be a collection of familiar items and transforms into a tool for self-expression. The lecture will explore the distinctive features of early modernism fashion: smooth lines, elongated silhouettes, and the unique plasticity of fabrics that make the figure more fragile and the image graphic and expressive. Listeners will learn how early modernism differs from late modernism, how and why the fit of clothing changed, how the advent of electric lighting influenced the choice of shades and textures, and what urban strolls and social gatherings from that time tell us through photographs. Through the comparison of illustrations, photographs, and descriptions from memoirs, it will be evident how walking styles, gestures, and even conversation manners evolved. The history of costume will become a narrative about people, their habits, fears, and dreams. On our website, we share information about free events in Moscow.