The term costume jewelry dates back to the early 20th century. It reflects the use of the word "costume" to refer to what is now called an outfit. Originally‚ costume or fashion jewelry was made of inexpensive simulated gemstones‚ such as rhinestones or lucite‚ set in pewter‚ silver‚ nickel‚ or brass. Today’s modern costume/fashion jewelry incorporates a wide range of materials. High end crystals‚ cubic zirconia simulated diamonds‚ and some semi-precious stones are used in place of precious stones
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London is known as one of the fashion capital cities in the world. The rich mixtures of cultures influence the diverse ways of expression about how people see fashion and be fashionable. Fashion is a way of expressing attitude through individuals or a group of people. It shows a certain level of the personality and taste. This essay will demonstrate how much of the means of individual expression for fashion in London. Nowadays‚ the mainstream high street fashion brands dominate ordinary people’s
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Fashion in the 1920s THESIS STATEMENT Fashion in the 1920s was in a period known as the “roaring 20s” ‚ this was also known as the era of the “flapper.” This decade was the beginning of spreading of women’s suffrage. The fashion of the 1920s however‚ is no longer relevant in modern fashion today. INTRODUCTION Fashion in the 1920s was followed after the end of World War I. This lead to drastic changes in fashion and the beginning of women’s suffrage. Women in the 1920s were characterized as free spirited
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Fashionable According to Edwin Hubble ’’Fashion is the science of appearances‚ and it inspires one with the desire to seem rather than to be.’’ Fashion plays a very important role in the daily life of every individual. The word fashion itself covers a wide range of different styles and trends. It is include a popular style of clothes‚ hair‚ manners‚ habits and things able to be changed. Most of people use fashion as a way to express themselves. The word fashion is generally used to mean style in clothing
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middle of the 19th century‚ Japan began to emulate western fashion. By the beginning of the 21st century‚ it formed street fashion‚ a fashion style in which the wearer customizes outfits by adopting a mixture of current and traditional trends. At present‚ there are many styles of dress in Japan‚ created from a mix of both local and foreign labels. Some examples of popular styles are: Lolita‚ Gyura and Decora fashion. Lolita is a fashion subculture originating in Japan that is based on Victorian-era
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Nature protection Our planet is only a tiny part of the universe‚ but nowadays is the only place where we can live. Since ancient times‚ Nature has served Man‚ being the source of his life. For thousands of years‚ people lived in harmony with environment and it seemed to them that natural riches were unlimited. But with the development of civilization‚ man’s interference in nature began to increase. Large cities with thousands of industrial enterprises appear all over the world today. The offals/rubbish
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Beyond Beyond Fashion There is a trick of my writing teacher: When we finish reading an essay‚ first he asks: "What is it about?" We answer‚ then he asks:" If that’s not what the essay is about‚ then what is it about?" So we answer again‚ striving to squeeze out every drop of intelligence out of our brain cells. Repetitively‚ after we are willingly tortured by this same question for three more rounds‚ the essence of the essay shows up. This was exactly the same feeling I received from the exhibition
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“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky‚ in the street‚ fashion has to do with ideas‚ the way we live‚ what is happening.” - Coco Chanel. All throughout history‚ fashion has always been important. During the mid-1500s‚ Queen Elizabeth I came into power and drastically changed the fashion of England. The fashion of the Elizabethan Era shaped the culture and made an impact on the era and its people. Elizabethan upper class’s clothing was elaborate and very layered
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The History of Fashion & Costume Fashion & Costume Costume has developed for thousands of years‚ the most obvious line of division is the male and female dress. The Greeks and the Romans wore tunics which are similar to skirts. In this period the garments would have a draped detail whether it is masculine or feminine. The fashion history on ancient Greece has been inspired by the Greek vases‚ pots and statues. The Greek and Romans would use fabrics like silk and linen. Ancient Egypt Ancient
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The Fashion Channel 1. What are the pros and cons of the three segmentation scenarios? Read carefully the case and make a list of the pros and cons of each segmentation scenario. Use the following table to summarize your findings. Scenario 1: Broad-based Segmentation Targeting Scenario 2: Fashionista focus Scenario 3: Fashionistas + Planners/Shoppers Pros Cons 2. What Segmentation scenario is likely to produce higher revenues? To estimate
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