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crazycityslicker · **on:** Sep 11, 2018

What led to the standardization of sizes, the homogeneity of the tastes of the American public, and the acceptance of ready-to-wear clothing ?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

During World War II New York took over the prominence from Europe as the capitol of fashion.. This prominence has lasted to the present day due to the demand for tailored garments and the need for specialized labor.

a. True
b. False

macagnavarro · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The inventions and discoveries of the industrial revolution helped to speed production to meet
the demand of consumers for fashion. These inventions took the manufacturing of fashion out of
the home and into the factories

Answer to Question 2

b
The prominence lasted until the 1950's when women's taste shifted from tailored clothing
requiring specialized skills to sportswear that did not require the same skills as the more labor
intense tailored designs