unit b evolution and movement of fashion
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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
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