becoming a fashion designer and took his dream to the inner cities of Paris to study. Whilst in Paris‚ Valentino studied under other well known icons in fashion. His first apprenticeship was with Jean Desses continuing on under Guy Laroche. Valentino quickly learned what it takes to be one of the best in the fashion industry. With Valentino wanting to fulfill higher dreams as a designer‚ he decided to try and build his own fashion house. Valentino left Paris and opened his own fashion studio in
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Studies Fashion in the 80s: Why the 1980s Was the Most Influential Fashion Era No one will forget the times of padded shoulders‚ Members Only jackets‚ Doc Martens‚ and neon. That’s why the 1980s were the most influential of all eras in regards to fashion. The great importance of the 80s‚ in regards to fashion‚ is shown by the fashion icons on the day‚ the era of fashion shows‚ and specific trends still reflected today. Fashion icons in the 80s made a huge impact on the fashion industry
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Fashion history Fashion design is the art of the application of design and natural beauty to clothing and accessories. The history of Western fashion is the story of the changing fashions in clothing for men and women in Western Europe and other countries under its influence (that is‚ the Western world) from the 12th century to the present. The meaning of fashion. An explanation of fashion as a sign system of cultural change and tribal belonging. A look at class stratification‚ status‚ profession
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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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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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Culture Studies for fashion 3.What is fashion’s role in the construction of social identities? Discuss with reference to specific examples. This essay discusses how fashion helps convey the social identity of the rich and wealthy. Status includes class‚ gender‚ and ages. Status is important in today’s society. As Coco Chanel said‚ ”women should dress as plainly as their maids” (Davis 1992:57). A person who is wealthy is a symbol of a person who is successful and of high income in the society
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“Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly” ~Epictetus Fashion is as essential as personality. It is for everyone willing to dress in a way that reflects their essence; their own style. No matter what‚ always trying to feel comfortable and satisfied with the clothes they wear that will show who they truly are. Finding individuality is really about getting to know yourself. It is about being connected with the very essence of who you are and‚ most important‚ be confident about
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EVENING WEAR COSTUME IN 1890- 1900 GAY/ NAUGTY NINTEIS REASERCH SEMINAR IN THE HISTORY OF COSTUME Table of contents Introduction……………………….…1 History and Events…………………..1 Art and Architecture…………………4 Fashion in the 1890s…………………6 Conclusion…………………………...11 Appendix………………………………12 Bibliography…………………………22 "Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world ’s original sin. If the cave-man had known how to laugh‚ History
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dominated by so called "reality" television shows. It is nearly impossible to flip through the channels and not see one of these shows. Reality television has been around since the 1940’s‚ but since the premiere of "Survivor" in 2000‚ the popularity of reality shows has exploded. Since thisexplosion in 2000‚ reality shows have become extreme and bizarre. I am personally not a fan of these shows and I don’t watch much t.v.‚ but there are a few shows over the years that have caught my attention.
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Reality shows‚ why do we like them so much? I started thinking about this question‚ and then I though about how many I actually had watched. Reality shows has become a big trend in our society today. People can become famous for almost anything‚ and a lot of people seem to think that being in a reality show is the biggest thing that can happen in life. I think all of us have though about being famous at some point in our life. How nice it would feel to be that athlete‚ singer or actor that everyone
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