The Roaring 1920s The roaring 1920s was a time where Americans were living the American dream. Many people called it the “age of excess” because it was the first time in American history that people could afford to buy in abundance and buy anything they pleased. The roaring 1920’s was effected by many inventions and a new life that Americans were adapting to. The production of the Model T’s‚ Baseball‚ Fashion‚ and Prohibition effected the 1920s. Americans were learning how to live the life
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Cultural Artifact Essay – Blue Jeans Introduction Blue jeans in the last thirty years have attained such world wide popularity that they have come to be considered an American icon. However jeans have not always been held in high stead‚ but rather have had a troubled history including its beginnings within the working class movement‚ being considered unsavory by religious leaders and also seen as a rebellious statement about ‘western decadence’. According to the University of Toronto
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HARRINGTON COLLECTION CASE Although Harrington Collection is one of the biggest retailers of high-end women’s apparel market‚ sales and margins were the lowest level that they have ever seen. Therefore‚ creating a new product line that is active wear is one of options and also this helps to raise margin and sales. On the other hand‚ if the case examines in detail‚ it is clear that there is a dilemma since the company services high-end segment. This means that it addresses limited segment.
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along the tradition of having aristocratic clients‚ which later became more of socialites‚ celebrities‚ and fashion magazine editors attend the front lines of these fashion shows in fashion week. In fashion month Paris also hosts what is called Haute Couture week. This event is known for being stricter on who they allow attend the shows‚ and more focused on what is being presented. Parisians’ take their fashion week traditions very seriously they do not allow any
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1. Origami and its evolution Origami is derived from Japanese word ‘oru’ (to fold)and ‘kami’ (paper). 1.1 History Paper was first invented in China and was brought to Japan in the sixth century . Paper was a luxury‚ available to very few. Paper folding was hence strictly limited for ceremonial purposes‚ which were mostly religious in nature. By the Edo period (1603-1868)‚ paper folding in Japan had become recreational as well as ceremonial‚ often featuring multiple cuts and folds. It came
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Within the article The Enchanted Spectacle‚ Caroline Evans (Fashion Theory‚ 2001) the spectacle of the fashion show and its history has been vividly discussed focusing on its continuous need to be evermore extravagant and vivid to the viewer’s eyes. Within this article she delves into great detail towards both the history and origins of the fashion show and the model‚ and the notion of how the press has portrayed the ideals of the ever-changing fashion show over the years. Throughout the article
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assignment I am required to compile a report on the sustainable and environmental values held by a well-known company. The company I will be reporting on is Chanel. Chanel is one of the fashion leaders of the world specializing in both hand made couture and off the rack’ ready to wear fashions. Their target audiences are the wealthy members of society. Their logo and distinctive fashion styles since the 1920’s have moulded this fashion label into a much sought after commodity. Many teenagers through
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FASHION ECONOMICS BUSINESS MODEL ANALYSIS MAX MARA VS PINKO SUBMITTED BY YU XIMAN XU SIDI YANG CHENXIAO [pic][pic][pic] 1; Introduction: Max Mara is the best-known name of a number of lines produced by the Maramotti family which include Sportmax‚ Weekend (lower priced with less expensive fabrics)‚ I Blues (separates)‚ Penny Black and Marella (lower priced)‚ Pianoforte (evening clothes)‚ Max and Co‚ and Marina Rinaldi (for larger sized women). It is one of the largest if not the largest manufacturers
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Introduction In this essay I will compare and contrast the fashion styles‚ trends‚ culture and ethos of the post-war era of the 1950’s and the youth revolution of the 1960’s. I will address the ways in which fashion was utilised by members of society at this time to shape class-based identities. I will address consumption as a cultural phenomenon and theory on fashion of communication as a backdrop. Following this and in order to gain a degree of critical depth I will focus on two British subcultures
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Fashion is a popular thing for a period of time. It keeps changing and developing. Fashion and trend are very similar however fashion is almost always related with the way people dress. Trends are related more with technology and such. When asked the question ’What is fashion?’ globally known model‚ icon and business woman Claudia Schiffer replies with ’It’s become synonymous with clothing but ultimately fashion is anything popular in a culture at any given time.’ The same question was asked to Pulitzer
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