The status of fashion within fine art has always stood awkwardly on its plinth. 1983 saw this irregular dispute come into the limelight of art criticism when an exhibition devoted to the legendary couturier Yves Saint Laurent was showcased by the Museum of Modern Art’s Costume Institute. The retrospective sparked the anger of many art critics, who were compelled to consider whether a “decorative” art ought to be elevated to the same status as fine art. Over the years, many designers have viewed the creation of clothing in terms of artistic inspiration and regarded fashion as much more than a craft. For example, Elsa Schiaparelli always maintained her belief that fashion was art and declared in her autobiography, shocking life, that she considered dress design not as “a profession but an art.” By contrast, many prominent modern day designers including the likes of Miuccia Prada, Karl Lagerfeld, and Marc…
this game has rules but doesn’t have rules this game is fashion. Coco Chanel one said: “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.” The way we dress affects our environment around us, what people think of us the first time they see us walking inside a room, fashion separates us in social classes and maybe this why fashion is game. Fashion is something powerful so powerful that…
than 50% in fashion retail sectors and it continues to grow in an increasing rate. In order to keep the growth of the industry consistent, all the leading companies are exploring opportunities in new markets. Reports show that India has one of the largest as well as the fastest growing market in the world. Because of this, leading apparel fashion brands like Primark has entered the Indian market to make it mark by earning noticeable profit scale. The aim of this research study is to identify and…
Fashion can be defined as the latest style of clothing, hair, decoration, or behaviour. It often changes according to a particular time or era. Fashion often defines modernity. A person that manages to keep up with these trends can be called fashionable. However, if we were to really reflect on fashion, we will find that it is more than wearing the latest clothing in style or looking good. Fashion can often be a way of expressing individuality and identity. For example, a girlish girl may…
Take a walk through any major city and one will soon notice campaigns and magazines plastered with white faces lining the streets. And during Fashion month, twice a year, the lack of diversity becomes apparent through designers runway shows and displays of art. The fashion industry has not always been dominated by white models; in fact, non-white models used to make up almost half of the industry’s models. However, over the past decade, non-white models struggle to be recognized for their…
Underrepresentation of Disabilities in Fashion ARP Rough Draft Underrepresentation of physical disabilities in the fashion industry leads to the misrepresentation of the disabled community in society such as unintentional discrimination. An image portraying a female model wearing a prosthetic leg, posing on a fashion show runway displays an example of an almost avant-garde movement in fashion because of how disabled people are undermined by society. An image displays a woman posing with her…
In western society, fashion defines both the collective temporary liking for ways and attitudes of dressing and a complete appearance industry. The prosperously developed industrialization and emergence of haute couture in the latter half of the 19th century indicated the birth of modern fashion. The 20th century was also an important stage for the historical development of fashion industry, for it witnessed the female emancipation, ups and downs of the haute couture, sensation brought by the…
era of change that influences most fashion now and the years after. The New look was created by Christian Dior in France. The look included a pinched waist, softened shoulders, and a full skirt. The pinched waist started the popular hourglass look. The full skirts are especially popular today on wedding dresses and red carpet looks. Another factor that helped shape fashion the way it is now was the shortage of fabrics because they needed so much to make uniform and coats for the soldiers in…
The significance of men’s fashion can be articulated in manifold ways, but there is one thing that’s forsure – thegrounds why it’s important is because it defines you as a man. Everybody has their own outtakes on what is fashion commendable and what style they take pleasure intiring. It’s tough to define what fashion actually is because it’s all in the eye of the beholder. Now, when it comes to men’s style, it is a way for every guy to state himself. Having your own individual style and taste is…
Fashion of the 1980s can be celebrated for its creativeness. Some designers used the past for some inspiration, others forgot all about it. Early 80s consisted of more neutral colors and warm colors, such as browns, tans and oranges. People also thought dressing like a tennis player was cool. The waistline for men and women was also semi high. In all honesty, the early 80s fashion was identical to the late 70s. In about 1983 there was a slight 1950s throwback, largely in women’s dresses. By the…