Essays On Fashion

Formation: Partners stand opposite each other about six feet apart. The girl stands at the right side of the boy facing the audience. This may be danced by two to five couples. Properties: Square bilao, six feet long bamboo stick, malong and a white linen sash hung over the left shoulders of the female dancers. […]

Upon first encountering someone, we tend to form our initial perception primarily based on their appearance. In that moment, we quickly take note of every aspect of their body and make immediate judgments. This initial visual impression serves as a clue to their identity and background. Although there are multiple ways to interpret how someone […]

The entrepreneur has long ties with Giorgio Armani. Giorgio Armani’s talent and his entrepreneurial spirit are the two qualities which have enabled him to achieve great success in building a genuine fashion empire since launching his own business in 1973 His evolution in taste and style has led Armani to eliminate the superfluous, emphasize the […]

Under Armour was founded in 1996 by Kevin Plank , a then 23-year old former special team’s captain of the University of Maryland football team. Plank initially began the business from his grandmother’s basement in Washington, D. C. As a fullback at the University of Maryland , Plank got tired of having to change out […]

During the Victorian Era (1837-1901), which coincided with the post-Civil War period in the United States and Westward Expansion, there was an influx of immigrants from Europe, notably Italy and Austria. This immigration surge could possibly be attributed to nationalism. It is worth noting that during this time, Italy was under Napoleon’s rule and undergoing […]

What do you think of when you think of tie dye? I know I automatically think of hippie’s in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Today, many of us who wear tie dye feel some connection with that peace loving hippie spirit! Ironically, did you know that the first tie dye was worn by Japanese warriors as […]

The contemporary designer whose design philosophy best reflects Evan’s analysis of McQueen’s representations on the theme of ‘Victimisation’ is the label Victor & Rolf. Victor & Rolf’s design philosophy is ‘originality and traditions, glamour, avant-garde, conceptual- couture’ (FashionTraveler. com, 2011:1). The Victor & Rolf collection I have chosen from is Autumn/Winter 2008/2009 in order to […]

Emily Miller is a 21 year old Graphic and Media Design student in London College of Communication. She lives at home with her parents in London because although she works part-time as a waitress in a restaurant she can’t afford to live on her own. Her family would be considered middle class. Her father is […]

Jennifer Cohen thought she had a good grip on her company’s dress code. She was wrong. Cohen works for a marketing firm in Philadelphia. Before a meeting, an older colleague pulled 24-year-old Cohen aside and told her that she was dressing inappropriately by wearing Bermuda shorts, sleeveless tops, and Capri pants. Cohen was stunned by […]

Students in Catholic and Public Schools are required to wear school uniforms. When school uniform policies are put into place, studies show that there is an improvement in both attitude and school work. Wearing uniforms would also reduce clothing costs and many problems related to competition in dress. Not wearing regular clothes everyday would be […]

Hinduism is a religion of religions; it is one of the first as we know it. It isn’t just a religion however, it is a way of life. A culture that India has been known for having. I have discovered that Hinduism is so much more than a religion or a culture. As a matter […]

It became a rule or norm that a woman is the one who should look pretty. We, ladies, watch TV shows and see the popular magazines which are full of skinny models with perfect make up and well dressed celebrities. We want to be like them. Why? It gives us the status, comfort and perfection. […]

The topic of whether school uniforms should be banned is a major point of conversation in today’s society. There are differing opinions on this matter, with some having concerns about the potential problems that could arise from prohibiting school uniforms. When students wear school uniforms, it eliminates differences based on cultural backgrounds and financial situations, […]

After going through chapters dedicated to clothes and accessories I became much more attentive to people’s look. I took note of all artifacts I saw at people around me for one day and here want to describe a few of them. First, one of my friends always wears a family ring with his family code […]

He walks leisurely, meandering down the street with a stunning 20-carat diamond earring gleaming on his ear. His teeth are flawlessly aligned and brilliantly white. Evidently, he appears to have just come from the barber’s shop sporting a new fade haircut. There may be a wave cap concealed under his athletic hat, topped with a […]

While the separates market definitely has potential, evident from the encouraging growth seen in test markets, it may not be the best fit for Hart, Schaffner & Marx (HSM) to participate in. The market trend depicts a shift in customer expectations and needs related to semi-formal attire. However, venturing into this market could potentially diminish […]

Charles Dana Gibson’s pen and ink illustrations, known as the Gibson Girls, symbolized the epitome of femininity during the late 1800s and early 1900s. They stood as the embodiment of a post-Victorian society that was optimistic, morally upright, and grounded in tradition. The Gibson Girl illustrations provide insightful reflections on societal views of a woman’s […]

Search for my Tongue and Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan both show people thinking about their ‘roots’. How does each poem convey their thoughts and feelings? In “Search for my Tongue” and “Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan”, the poets are conveying to the reader the strong feelings they have about their roots, and […]

In the year 2200 fashion will be more practical and versatile from today’s because scholars will create surprising inventions. Despite many electric elements on clothing, they will be tasteful and nice. To start with, our clothes won’t destroy because they made of durable unnatural fabric and plastic. We will wear modern clothes with electric gadgets. […]

Fashion is one of the most important aspects of popular culture which affects life style of people and reflects their personal identity. Fashion and its trends help to study popular culture reflecting social changes and world perception of people. Fashion is one of the most interesting cultural aspects because it reflects identity of the society […]

The fashion item I have decided to look at is the Bailey Classic Wool Felt Telescope Porkpie Hat. This item retails for $49. 99 and is produced by a men’s hat company that has been in business since 1922. The hat has a telescoping 4 inch crown and a snap brim of 1 and 7/8 […]

School uniforms have been used for more than a century now in the private schools of the United States. In 1987, California school officials began mandating the use of school uniforms in their public schools as a way of preventing gang-related violence (Education Bug). The subsequent debate increased when the school uniform idea was introduced […]