unit b evolution and movement of fashion
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UNIT B EVOLUTION AND MOVEMENT OF FASHION. The 1980's. 2.03 Recognize the relationship between historical events and fashion evolution. Mood of the decade. Excess Shoulder pads, retro 1940s Big hair Brand names appeared on outside of garment. Mood of the decade (cont.). MTV - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
UNIT BEVOLUTION
AND MOVEMENT OF
FASHION2.03 Recognize the relationship
between historical events and fashion evolution.
Mood of the decade
• Excess– Shoulder pads, retro 1940s– Big hair– Brand names appeared on
outside of garment
Mood of the decade (cont.)
• MTV– Music becomes visual– Videos become a
major influence on apparel choices•Lace tops, tight skirts
•Bustier worn by Madonna
Mood of the decade (cont.)
• Television influence– Dallas—jeans, boots, western
shirts, and cowboy hat– Dynasty—wide shoulder
silhouettes– Miami Vice —T-shirts worn
under Armani suits, pastel colors for men
– General Hospital —Luke and Laura
– Lady Diana Spencer weds Prince Charles
– Diana’s wedding dress becomes one of the most copied in the world
Mood of the decade (cont.)
• Workout craze, Jane Fonda– Legwarmers, leotards, sneakers– Nike, Reebok– Women left their high-heels at
home and wore sneakers to work– Introduction of the thong bikini– Stirrup pants– Warm-up suits– Flashdance—increased the
popularity of legwarmers, sweatshirt fabric, and sweatshirts with cut out necks
Mood of the decade (cont.)
• Punk– Dog collars– Mohawk
hairstyles– Leather
jackets and chains
People who influenced fashion
• Ralph Lauren—classic silhouettes
• Calvin Klein—minimalist look, designer jeans
• Donna Karan—women’s career apparel
• Giorgio Armani—menswear styles from American Gigolo
• First Ladies—Nancy Reagan and Barbara Bush