Fashion

Fashion was a huge turning point in the 16th century because people were slowly realizing that they could express themselves through colors and patterns. “Under Henry’s younger daughter Elizabeth, who came to the throne in 1558, the English passion for fashion would reach its high point.” Fashion also said a lot about one’s social ranking. “More personal adornment, brighter colors, and fine fabrics were all ways of making this statement.” Men and women’s clothing were very different. Men’s…

Fashion was a huge turning point in the 16th century because people were slowly realizing that they could express themselves through colors and patterns. “Under Henry’s younger daughter Elizabeth, who came to the throne in 1558, the English passion for fashion would reach its high point.” Fashion also said a lot about one’s social ranking. “More personal adornment, brighter colors, and fine fabrics were all ways of making this statement.” Men and women’s clothing were very different. Men’s…

The 18th centuries were a time of elegance and knowledge, but the most striking of all were the over-the-top fashion and beauty statements. All people in this time were poised, graceful, and their makeup and fashion always looked intriguing. Some things that played a role in the fashion and beauty world were shoes, makeup, teeth, hair, and even wigs! Shoes had many purposes in fashion and everyday life. Makeup was what made men and women look “perfect”. Having white teeth was wanted by everyone.…

To continue with the movement of inclusion in the fashion industry, legendary brand J. Crew casted 64 strangers to model their SS17 RTW collection. Creative Director, Jenna Lyons decided to go a different route with this show in order to showcase the “normal” everyday people and J. Crew consumer. While we are custom to see super models take over the catwalk, things were different this time around. Instead, we saw teachers, bloggers, photographers, artists, activists and students whose ages…

The 16th-Century Renaissance Inspired Fashion: Alexander McQueen St. Mary Magdalene in a Landscape (Figure 1) has inspired Alexander McQueen Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear collection (Figure 2). In Figure 1, the woman wears a classic Renaissance-style dress. In Figure 2, this dress adapts several Renaissance fashion features, including fitted bodice, puffed sleeves flared at the elbow, front lace-up, pointed waistline, and square neckline. From the two figures, both share these features. The most…

The last day of Art Hearts Fashion, LA Fashion week arrived in the most stylish way and with a full variety that range from swimwear to haute couture. Aussie Gear LA was the first label to showcase their menswear collection that had everything in the spectrum from underwear to tanks, to daytime wear. Every piece was very much inspired in street and urban wear, and the predominant colors were black, grey and white. Some of the most notorious pieces were a cotton tank top that crossed over at the…

a girl into fashion, it is important to understand the true meaning of the f word: Fashion. The fashion industry has changed into different trends that reflect the values of the society overtime. Fashion is an expression of one 's inner self and not a reflection of every one 's expectation of what should be expressed. The land of true fashion is a lion 's den and you better know what you 're up against before throwing yourself into the roaring dark, scary basement of darkness! Fashion itself is…

interest in studying Fashion. From a very young age I have been interested in the Fashion Industry. While attending fashion prep summer camps at Mississippi State University, I learned about both the business and designing aspects of the industry. Attending these camps showed me that studying fashion is exactly what I want to study in college. Over the next four years I expect to learn everything I need to know about fashion merchandising and marketing. There are many aspects about fashion that…

You may ask yourself “what is being a fashion designer all about?” Well unlike most jobs working as a fashion designer allows people to be expressive and showcase their style to create pieces never before seen. When designing a product, your mind is open to new possibilities each and every day. There are various different career paths for a fashion designer but the main ones are clothing, accessories and footwear. All which require studying and analyzing trends that would be appealing to the…

Over the years Native American fashion has come a long way, transforming from feathered headdresses and buckskin outfits to contemporary designs that are fashionable yet reflect the Native American culture in creative new ways. The Native Fashion Now exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA curated by Karen Kramer showcased 75 indigenous designers who prove that Native American fashion is not what is used to be. Linda Welters brought the show to our class by presenting it through…