Women’s Fashion in the 1950s The 1950s post-World War II era‚ were a time of fashion evolution. Advances in textile technology subsequent to the war gave way to new fabrics such as spandex and easy-care finishes that suited suburban lifestyle for women in the 1950s. The 1940s boxy structure look with square shoulders and short skirts were replaced by Christian Dior’s “New Look” silhouette‚ which also gave way to an unfitted‚ structural look in the later 1950s. After years of military and civilian
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A tour of all events that drew attention in the sphere fashionista this year. A stop for Cuba: Since the United States began to normalize relations with the Caribbean country‚ the fashionistas started getting more to land it in the fashion map‚ other than The New York Times placed the island in the second of their 52 Recommended by 2015. In September destinations Vanity Fair was to cover Rihanna photographed in Cuba by the renowned Annie Leibovitz. On the inside pages poses dressed in Dior‚ Ralph
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John Fairchild‚ fashion critic during the 1960’s‚ once said “Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is something that comes after a style.” Not so long during the 1960s’ the world of fashion was a colorful and creative era ‚ it was filled with many fashion icons and beautiful designs. Clothing trends‚ styles‚ magazine models‚ icons‚and glamour was every girl’s highlight everyday. Throughout the 1960’s‚ the fashion of the time was always changing for teen girls they would
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market fashion trends. Therefore‚ its market positioning is unclear for customers. Also‚ it can only provide basic items due to its slow response to fashion trends. Consequently‚ its products cannot satisfy customers’ wants and needs. Holdings reported a 15.7% rise in net profit to HK$1.87 billion for six months ended 31/12/2005 that was at the low end of market forecast. It was mainly attributable to weak performance of its Women’s Casual and Collection lines. Recommendation – Fast Fashion
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Having a Career in Fashion Design The fashion design career‚ has recently emerged as one of the most popular and competitive among young people. Those who actually succeed in design have a very individualistic personal style and don’t follow trends set by others. Having fashion design as your profession sometimes allows you to meet glamorous people. It can also put you in charge of what is in and out when it comes to clothing through ramp shows and fashion write-ups. Most designers have
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Fashion in ancient Egypt has many similarities and differences to modern day America. In general‚ ancient Egypt has been known for its large amounts of makeup and cosmetics. Similarly‚ footwear like sandals was a popular thing back in ancient times‚ that we still wear today. Differently‚ they had odd restrictions exposing the chest. There is plenty of similarities and differences‚ from restrictions to footwear‚ and more. Fashion in general is a very diverse topic filled with interesting
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Since the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century‚ the function of fashion as a medium of communication is becoming of a new significance for modern society. Introduction. Clothing has always had place in society. Ever since the primitive society people were dressing for variety of reasons: at first‚ simply to cover naked parts of human bodies‚ to protect one from bitter frost or extreme heat; centuries later--to become an indicator of one’s well-being and social position‚ a sign of royalty and
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CONCERNED YOUTH FOR PEACE REPORT OF THE FASHION SHOW HELD ON THE 22ND MARCH 2008 AT THE NDURARUA GROUND KAWANGWARE. CONCERNED YOUTH FOR PEACE FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE FASHION SHOW HELD ON THE 22ND MARCH 2008 AT THE NDURARUA GROUND KAWANGWARE INTRODUCTION
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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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and gangsters. During the Prohibition era these gangsters became increasingly popular and influenced America as well as the fashion of the 1920s fashion. The most notorious gangster of this time was Al Capone‚ infamously known for his style as well as the Valentines Day massacre. Much like the other fashion trends of the 1920s such as the flapper girls‚ the gangsters fashion showed the rise of organised crime in America during the Jazz and Prohibition age. Prohibition was a law passed by the American
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