The Glory of Designs by Women (It's About Time) The New York Times Fashion History students created decade by decade timelines from the early 20th century through Dior, charting how the female silhouette transformed along the way. And we all agree this is the best class Women's Fashion History Outlined in Illustrated Timeline from 1784 1970 This March, in honor of Women's History Month, we're celebrating the women who changed the landscape of fashion the innovators behind the everyday pieces our wardrobes wouldn't be the same without.