Introduction to Fashion

Fashion EvolutionIntroduction to Fashion

Fashion Evolution- Fashion is always changing!

Why Fashion Changes....Fashion changes based on a number of factorsThe Economy, Politics, Media, Movie Industry, Human rights, Womens movement....It also changes based on environmental factors, climate/weatherToday, fashion changes very fast- this is mainly due to celebrities, famous people and the Hollywood industry.

Fashion VictimsThe term originally referred to a person who was slavishly devoted to fashion trends someone willing to wear unflattering styles simply because the style was in. These people often spent considerable amounts of money to ensure that their wardrobes included all the most recent fashions. Also, we may think of a fashion victim as someone who does not dress in a way that is flattering to her.

Mouse Skin Eyebrows....A Craze for dark eyebrows in 1972....

Boy George- 80s Icon

Clark Gable

Charles VIII of FrancePromoted fashion (as head of state) to hide his 6 toes...

Corsets

False EyelashesInvented for a particular actress, Seena Owens, in 1916 to enhance her eyes

Lip Stick and Fish Scales...Most women consume 6lbs of lipstick in their lifetime

Madonna

Wearing Hats....The traditional still continues....Elizabeth I of England made wearing hats mandatory for people over 7 years old on Sundays and Holidays.

Women and PantsMore women began wearing pants in 1930s after seeing Marlene Dietrich in the film Morocco

BeardsFrancois I of France hated beards A LOTYou could be punished by death for having one!

Marie Antoinette

Todays Work1. Portfolio Requirement #7 (Very simple!)Highlight 10 of the statements on worksheet providedHighlight the 10 you found most interesting or intriging, or perhaps just something you found odd or couldnt believe existed.

2. Take the rest of class to finish/submit sock monkey