West Terre Haute

One of Donald Trump’s dream projects was to erect the Trump Tower. He bought the land which was the site of the Bonwit Teller store, an architecturally renowned building which had catered to fashionable women since 1929. The Bonwit’s twelve story façade was embellished with a pair of stunning bas-relief panels which often reflected itself as the priceless examples of the Art Deco era. The Art Deco style was characterised by excess ornamental design, smooth lines, geometric shapes, streamlined…

The New Look of the 1940s became 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…

cattle breeding and the Scythian culture itself originated in the south of Siberia - the Sayano-Altai highlands and the adjacent territories of Mongolia and north China. It was from there, starting from the 8th century BC, the spread of nomads to the west began, where the Scythians were recognized by their settled neighbors - the Assyrians, Greeks, Persians. Scythians from ancient times became famous as skilled horse archers and those who did not know the fear and pity of the warriors. In…

Over the centuries Americans’ views on clothing, fashion, and labor have changed greatly. From clothing being valued as less, to new trends everyday, even to unfair labor laws, the developments have been drastic. Since clothing has been able to made with cheap labor trendy items on the store shelves can be purchased at an extremely low cost, making clothing somewhat replaceable. “Clothing has gone from a long-term investment to a disposable good” stated by Elizabeth Cline, an author of…

Fashion in the 18th century was characterised by greater abundance, elaboration and intricacy in clothing designs as it was influenced by the trends in the Rococo period, also known as late baroque period. Fashion was greatly influenced by iconic fashion figures such as Marie Antoinette. Womens clothing retained the emphasis on a narrow, inverted conical torso achieved with bone stays, above full skirts. Hoop skirts reached their maximum size in 1750s and began to reduce in size but remained…

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…

A large fish stands on two legs, the vibrant colors luring onlookers in, while standing as a massive structure. Alexander Calder’s stabiles have become extremely famous for their simplicity and hidden beauty. Calder’s work inspired a new movement of hanging wire sculptures and gargantuan firmly planted structures, each seemingly abstract, but with a true inspiration. Alexander Calder was born into a family of artists, with his mother, father and grandfather famous artists. When he was…

his excellent use of fabric. Worth broke all norms and created fashion for everyday life. His approach to design was to find simple situations to society's values. “Worth focused on fit, fabric and construction, the qualities that are the core of haute couture (Polan & Tredre, 2009, p. 9). Worth dominated the fashion industry through his modern styles. He developed collections prior to the season and created trendsetter pieces for his clients. He was the first designer to use live models to…

Paris, in Full Bloom and Color, in the Early 1900s. No one is a stranger to the black and white vintage photographs back in the day. Despite that exhausting trend, Leon Gimpel, Stephane Passet, Georges Chevalier, and Auguste Leon set out in 1909 under the strict instructions of a French banker Albert Kahn and went on a journey around the world armed with only an Autochrome Lumière. Their rule was simple: go out to the world and document it in vivid and alive colors. These photographers took…

Form the changing backdrops of 1960s fashion photography, also came a major change in the type of fashion portrayed. There was a total overhaul from 1950’s fashion to 1960’s. No longer were the models were haughty and stylised, as before in the 1950, where much of the attention was focused on those who were rich and famous. Entering this new era of British fashion photography meant their was a a calling for “someone you and touchable, someone who was part of the world in which you lived and…