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    infection. Car Seat Belts Introduced. Queen Elizabeth 2 crowned. Mount Everest conquered by Hillary and Tensing. DNA the secret of life discovered by James Watson and Frances Crick. First Playboy Magazine issued Pucci opened the Fashion House of Emilio Pucci. Rock and Roll starts in USA Dresses without waistlines were shown by Balenciaga. Ready to wear boutiques from designer Balmain‚ opened in New York. Neo Edwardians‚ Teddy Boys seen around London. Givenchy showed his

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    History of Fashion in the 1980s [pic] When we think of fashions from the 1980s‚ we would generally think of colorful‚ bright apparel and accessories of glam metal bands in those times. The clothing and accessories that we wear today do have a deep relation with the 1980’s fashion trends‚ as most of the current fashion comes from the clothing worn in those days. Let us take a look at what clothes‚ shoes‚ haircuts‚ and fashion accessories were being worn then. Men Hairstyles:

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    Introduction For several centuries‚ during the colonial period‚ the Philippines has been severely immersed in foreign influences particularly by Spain‚ Japan and America. Consequently their culture‚ lifestyle‚ customs and fashion sense has been mainly defined by influences from these countries as well. However‚ before the colonization‚ Philippines has yet to establish its own identity; thus what became the Philippines’ foundation for instituting their nationalistic character was basically colonially

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    History Of Fashion In The Twenties How the women and fashion changed? By HK In 1920s fashion history‚ the initial break with the traditional styles stemmed from the inspiration drawn from the Aesthetic and Rational Dress Reform Movements of the late 19th century. Exciting theatrical costume designs which broke the rules also paved the way for more relaxed dressing. This was all fast forwarded during the war years and led to the major changes in construction of clothes and undergarments for

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    Bibliography Ribeiro‚ A.‚ 1995. The Art of Dress: Fashion in England and France in 1750 to 1820. New Haven and London: Yale University Press. Tarrant‚ N.‚ 1994. The Development of Costume. London: Routledge Ribeiro‚ Aileen‚ 1983. A Visual History of Costume: The Eighteenth Century. London: B. T. Batsford Ltd. Cunnington‚ C. Willett‚ & Cunnington‚ P‚ 1972 Revised‚ A Handbook of English Costume in the 18th Century‚ Page 14‚ Northampton: John Dickens & Co. Ltd. Page 32 Kalinsky‚ N.‚ 1995

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    ‘Less is more’ in 90s fashion As we reflect on fashion history‚ there is not always a distinctive shift from one decade to the next. When transitioning from the 80s to the 90s‚ this was not the case‚ as there was an evident changeover from conspicuous consumer to ‘less is more.’ When hearing this phrase and applying it to fashion‚ I think it can be viewed in two ways. The more literal interpretation can be restated as it is preferred to have either a more minimalistic and simple outfit‚ or that

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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 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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    supply that would create new jobs in road-building‚ real estate development‚ etc. By the 1980s demand for goods had leveled off and firms were looking for ways to control costs‚ earn more profits‚ while maintaining high production. Downsizing History and Trends "By 1980‚ over 90 percent of the nation ’s work-force was counted as employees; a complete reversal from the early 1900 ’s when over 80 percent were self-employed.” (Atwood‚ Coke‚ Cooper & Loria‚ 1996) During the 80’s‚ with the introduction

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    Modern Era: 1920-1940 During the 1920s‚ clothing styles officially entered the modern era of fashion design. During this decade‚ women began to liberate themselves from constricting clothes for the first time and openly embrace more comfortable styles like pants and short skirts. While popular fashions remained relatively conservative prior to 1925‚ short skirts‚ low waistlines‚ and revolutionary styles of the flapper era characterized the latter half of the decade (Hall 1992). Dresses were made

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