Fashion as Art: Is fashion today considered a high art form worthy of being exhibited in museums? What is fashion? Is it art? Is it high art? In the world of fashion and art today‚ this is a contested question. Many art critics do not see fashion as an equal to the fine arts such as painting and sculpture. Critics have made remarks that fashion design should be “under the heading of vanity for its intent is of no inner value” (Miller 25-40). Edmund Burke and Immanuel Kant both
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Essay 31.03.2011 Fashion & Franchising Data of franchising in fashion industry testifies that over 60 % networks of known trademarks are organized by a franchise principle. In nonfood trade the greatest share of franchise market in 2008 was occupied with clothes and footwear franchises (51 %). In comparison with 2007‚ there was registered a strong jump in development of clothes trade which made 40.5 %‚ and footwear trade – 84.6 %[1]. Let’s consider experience of large and all known franchising
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In addition to changing Canadian mentality ‚ Hippies have created an era of pop culture and lifestyle that has been carried into present times . During the early 60’s ‚ many Hippies migrated to rural areas of Canada and lived off the land as a way to get in touch with nature . For those who could not afford to live in remote locations ‚ communal living was the next best option as many Hippies were homeless and could only live comfortably by sharing with others . Communal living was the most preferred
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Why Do Fashion Trends Change But Repeat Themselves? In today’s society‚ we have a general tendency to follow fashion that have been imparted on us especially by the media‚ but it is like we are repeating a cycle even though fashion trends change quite often they tend to recycle couple years later so why do we keep up? Fashion generally refers to popular style or practice especially in dress or behavior. Fashion trends are known as a “fad” or a craze just for a certain amount of time until something
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S.E. Hinton accurately portrays the culture of the 60’s in the novel “The outsiders”. Originally the outsiders took place in 1965. This was like the golden year for rock and roll and at its heights. This all influenced culture changes‚ style‚ and musically. Elvis Presley and the Beatles began it all. The first reason is Culture changes throughout the 60’s. The outsiders were the first story to introduce everything that happened back then. In the story‚ there were two types or groups or gangs
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Comparing Modern Fashion Design to Fashion Designs of the Past Modern fashion and fashions of the past are as different as night and day. The two are controlled by two main things; style and a person’s place in the world (their finances). Today’s basic wardrobe will consist of whatever clothing a person needs for work ( a suit or nice dress‚ uniform‚ or work clothes)‚ clothing for going out (party dresses‚ suits‚ etc.)‚ clothing for sleeping or lounging‚ and clothing for when you are just living
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Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel Fashion Designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel (1883-1971) was born in Saumur‚ Southern France. She began by designing hats‚ first in Paris in 1908‚ and later in Deauville. Her fashion boutiques (one in Paris and one in Deauville) opened simultaneously in 1914. She opened an haute couture salon in Biarritz in 1916‚ and in 1920 moved to Paris in the present quarters on rue Cambon. Ready-to-wear fashions were not introduced until 1978‚ after Coco’s death. Chanel is a member of
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Management Assignment Zara fashion Zara is a clothing and accessories retailer selling stylish apparel at affordable prices‚ and it is also the most profitable brand of the Spanish clothing retail group Inditex SA. Ortega planned for this new Zara outlet‚ located near his factory in La Coruna in northern Spain‚ to sell this overstock merchandise himself. Since then‚ Zara has expanded into 500 stores in 68 countries as of January 2007 and has become a leader in customized fashion retailing. This assignment
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Coursework Header Sheet 179283-121 Course Coursework Tutor BUSI1475: Contemporary Issues in Mngt Essay G Symon Course School/Level Assessment Weight Submission Deadline BU/UG 50.00% 01/04/2011 Coursework is receipted on the understanding that it is the student ’s own work and that it has not‚ in whole or part‚ been presented elsewhere for assessment. Where material has been used from other sources it has been properly acknowledged in accordance with the University ’s Regulations regarding
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FASHION FORECAST IN INDIAN RETAIL Key Words: Modern‚ Creative‚ Forecasting‚ Direction -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract This paper will attempt to throw light on the various perceptions of Fashion Forecast in India. It will also show methods used in India for developing new collections for different seasons‚ attempting to weave an international feel with Indian styles‚ colors and emotions. Under the background of traditional
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