Modernism of Fashion: 1950’s and Today Styles tend to cycle, but fashion itself is ever-changing and evolving. Fashion and its styles change continually. It has evolved accordingly to the time, culture, and society it is in. The similarities and differences of modern fashion today and modern fashion in the 1950s may appear obvious while others are subtler. World War II had ended in 1945 and is recognized in the fashion world as a “period of transition”.…
The 1930s ushered in the Golden Age of Hollywood when new technological advances brought lighting, photography, and sound to a new level of excellence. Along with these technical advances, wardrobe departments of major motion picture studios were busy as costume designers, with the assistance of skilled seamstresses, milliners, and tailors, produced stunning garments for glamorous movie stars. During the 1930s and 1940s the field of costume design was dominated by men. But, that didn’t stop Edith Head, who would become one of Hollywood’s most prolific designers, working on more than 500 films, a record for a career such as hers.…
Each generation of Americans has their own unique fashion story that has been influenced by the events of the time. Whether it was the flapper of the Roaring Twenties, or the suburban housewife of the Fifties, each decade of woman carved out their place in fashion history. From the Lost Generation to the Millennial Generation, we can see the way current events have affected the way our society clothes itself. We can see the evolution of hemlines and silhouettes, hairdos and accessories, and they can all be related back to the fears and the aspirations of society as a whole. There are so many factors that influence the way we dress. War, politics, the economy, celebrities, and social issues are all factors in determining the fashion trends of each and every American generation.…
The 1980’s fashion is back, and its success is rooted in the similar economy we have with the 1980s. As a society we are deciding to “wear our personality”, rather than our pocket books and the fashion industry is staying alive by following this trend.…
Fashion has been portrayed differently over the years, this is due to the way that technology has progressed and developed and how opinions and reactions towards new and different art forms have been accepted more. Fashion is now advertised in the most unique ways, where the setting of the photograph is now a very significant factor, nowadays the setting of the photograph can be seen as just as important as the actual fashion subject in the photograph, whereas before the setting of the photograph was not so important and what was actually being advertised was what was most focused on the most. This is just one example of how fashion photography has changed and in this essay I will be looking in depth how fashion photography has developed and changed.…
Charles Baudelaire in his salon review describes about transitional fashion rules. Fashion is ever evolving; it can never ever be passive. Baudelaire claim to “all fashions were legitimately charming in their day” from “all fashions are charming” is a call of a cautious critic. The efficacious character of such a generic statement might get distasteful from a certain viewpoint, and hence this quick transition to fashion being charming and embryonic. Fashion has a dual nature and stands the test of time. There are a few fads, but their return as a new cult cannot be kept out of sight. Also, it is greatly influenced by world events like economy, competition or war.…
As I walked around the mall, I noticed the short shorts and baggy shirts that consume today’s women’s fashion. Leaving, I imagined the mall back in the 1950’s. The bright colored outfits reminded me of today’s. Even though both the 1950’s women fashion and 2016’s women fashion are bold in style, there are many similarities and differences in the two year’s fashion senses and their impressions on America’s fashion industry.…
Ewing, Elizabeth. History of 20th Century Fashion. 4th ed. Hollywood: Costume and Fashion Press, 2001.…
When we pause to celebrate the successes of Yves Saint Laurent, we stumble upon the words “since Chanel” (Berge 1997, 7) time and time again. Yves Saint Laurent’s 1962 suit collection has endlessly been recognised as, “the best collection of suits since Chanel” (Mercury 2008). This comparison is supported by Valerie Steele, noted fashion historian, who boldly suggests that “more than any other designer since Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent represented Paris as the style leader” (Barker 2008). It is therefore undoubtable that Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent, through their designs, embody corresponding aesthetics that encourage such attributions of each other’s work to continue to be referenced in fashion history. This essay constructs an analytical contrast of both Chanel’s and Yves Saint Laurent’s interpretations of the androgynous aesthetic and how they align. Their portrayal of androgyny, more specifically “putting women into trousers” (Sischy 1998), inherently coincides with the social and cultural movements of the 1920s and 1970s; in specific reference to the role that the feminist movement of these eras played in inspiring the social statements made by these designers. An artistic breakdown of imagery will be utilised in this essay to compare the two designer’s personal, stylistic and social contributions through their designs.…
Fashion is a popular trend that describes a popular clothing style. In the 1800’s fashion in the United States became a very important factor in society that determined the social status, one’s identity depended on what clothes one was wearing. At that time an increase of wealth occurred, therefore, the focus on fashion and appearances also increased, and European countries were influencing it. The economic changes of the country were also a big factor in the evolution of fashion in the 19th century.…
Imagine a world where clothes were non-existent, and it did not matter if your outfit was the current flair, or if your shoes were the latest style. Our culture would halfway cease to exist. The western culture puts so much emphasis on fashion, our lives begin to move and mold themselves around it. Fashion is like art on the body, and making a masterpiece out of what you wear. “From the materials employed in clothing manufacture to the process by which our garments are made to the social values that dictate what we "should" look like, fashion has surrounded us and consumed us for generations.” (Shmoop Editorial Team 2008) A perfect example of popular culture can be revealed in American Fashion. This is impeccably displayed in the motion picture, based on the novel written by Lauren Weisberger, produced by Wendy Finerman, The Devil Wears Prada.…
Historically, fashion has always fascinated men in all human culture. Fashion, fads and trends are intertwined with human culture and civilization. The desire to look good and exceptional and to be acknowledged by others drives individuals to invent new fashions. Fashion can simply be defined as ‘’the cultural construction of the embodied identity’’ (Fashion Theory, 1). In everyday usage and for the purpose of this write-up, fashion is seen as the prevailing mode or style of dressing prevalent at any particular period in any given society. Fashion embraces all forms of self-fashioning that includes street styles and the so called high fashion created by high designers…
Fashion is a prevailing custom or style of dress, etiquette, socializing, etc. Top designers such as, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Coco Chanel paint the pages in magazines and store ads everywhere. The clothes are shown off by beautiful, young, idolized models. Guys fantasize about them and girls envy their beauty and fame. The fashion industry is a huge part of today’s society. Everywhere you look there is a model, displaying a top designers’ product.…
When researching into the role fashion photography plays in trend creation, firstly the relationship fashion and photography has must be looked at. “The fashion world is extremely competitive and fast-paced.” (Ferguson. 2007) This defines not only the way in which the…
Costume design reflects the era through what the actors are wearing. It also reflects the character’s social position, profession, cleanliness, age, physique and health.…