Specifically, what did the assessment identify as the "Now" and "Preferred" cultures of your organization? In the TCI/ROOD organization I found these attributes to be evident. I used the survey on 10 people and these are the results as they relate to the “Now” and Preferred cultures. I might add that in this exercise we were able to identify three subcultures that are being evaluated for possible action.
1920s Fashion The 1920’s was a dynamic influence on men’s and women’s fashion. Moreso the impact woman had on society and how their influence manipulated the fashion of the 1920s. Jazz,World War I, prohibition, the 19th Amendment are just some of the factors that contributed to the dramatic shift in the culture that we still admire today. During this time ‘the fashion landscape shifted like tectonic plates” (“retro”), everyone wanted to be in style and have the newest and glamorous clothes. Designer brands and unique hairstyles is still a lifestyle that we still see in today 's society and is growing.
In the 1920s fashion was a movement of freedom with flappers, bobbed hairstyles and using art as a fashion statement. “Fashion should be stylish and fun,” (Twiggy). In any decade fashion was a way of saying something. One of the women’s careers was being in the fashion industry.
Inspired by social icons in the news, most American followed suit in the crazy hair trends, soon making them the norm. Following the trend of consumerism, dressing for success also became big as citizens tried to mimic the wealth and beauty they had come to know in icons of the time. Genres of dressing also arose in the contrasting styles of “Preppy” and “Street Style”. The first favoring the typical white-suburban look, many wore pastel polos, sweaters, Keds shoes, and jean or khaki pants. Street style, however; followed the rise of Hip Hop and Pop, taking inspiration more from music stars in the form of sequin dresses, colorful athleisure pieces, wild prints, and outrageous colors.
The '70s were a time when a myriad of colors and patterns exploded; ABBA and the Bee Gees were taking over, Fonzie was everyone's role model and everything was big. The television sets seemed to take up half of the room and bell-bottom jeans and bell-sleeve tops could double as small parachutes. These flare silhouettes were an absolute staple of the 1970s- everyone and their mama were rocking this fashion-forward trend. The flare silhouette has made an extreme comeback in the fashion world over the past couple of years; whether it be featured in denim, skirts, dresses or tops, it seems that the flare silhouette is a trend that just refuses to die- which I am certainly not complaining about!
Globalization helps in invasion of minds and thoughts this revolution leads to share, that non-western countries are less effective to create and produce a new style and collections. It is important to note that European fashion is interesting to have introduced in non-western countries to learn from its historic. Mrs. Angela Jansen and Mrs. Jenifer Craik are critical thinkers of modern fashion traditions. They presented an overview about Euro and ethnocentricity in fashion discourse. The revolution of modern fashion tradition has its aims to show the important contribution of non-western fashion in historical and socio-cultural development of the world.
1970’s Fashion Earth day was first celebrated in United States in 1970. Hippies were primarily the ones who got Earth day passed by the government. Disco was very popular as well; People would go to nightclubs and strobe lights and mirror balls would be everywhere, the latest 70’s hits would also be playing. The Vietnam War, The Battle of Civil Rights and music affected a lot of the fashion in 70’s.
By looking at product similar to my theme it helped me develop ideas for my garment and influenced me to add modern style get associating it still to the 60s. Additionally, by looking and analysis products it helped me pick out a suitable price for my garment. It gave me information on the fashion sense, what colours I should choose, what techniques, such as tie dying and block printing, are most popular within the products I analysed and what components they
Certain things people wear really show and express what culture they are from or even what culture they are trying to be. From decades ago until today there are groups- ‘subcultures’ where in which
Appropriation is the act of borrowing and changing the meaning of cultural products, images, slogans and elements as well as reusing existing elements to create new works and meanings. Many artists believe that in borrowing existing images or elements of imagery, they are able to recreate the idea as it is now placed within a new concept. This essay will discuss how appropriation has been used in cultural and social contexts in order to create controversy and sell products, as well as be a form of expression. Pop culture often uses brash ways when trying to provide interest in society. As humans we are constantly wanting more and are never fully satisfied without entertainment, thus in order to meet these high demands many often turn to cultural appropriation as a void of entertainment.
The movement that I decided to work with is Postmodernism in Fashion .In the following essay I will be analyzing the styles, characteristics and examples. Postmodernism basically means to the blending of styles, ideas, materials, and so forth in a way that breaks guidelines or set principles in the Art field. On account of form this could mean to a blending of prints or textures in many ways. It could also mean putting together and mixing styles altogether. I would say that male/female unique apparel would likewise fall into the class of postmodernism.
The overall subculture’s concept to American scene would lead to the description of a greater number of sub-culture and altering pattern behavior of interaction with each other. Subculture can be exist in every level in society, urban residence always find a way to creating a new sense of ideologies in spite of transgressions of the way we usually dress and proper behavioral manner. The community liked to have similar perspective, dressing styles and common sense. However, one of the most famous and influential subculture
The 1960s, folk and the controversy of politics was a major contribution to fashion. Designers like Emilio Pucci and Jackie Onassis Kennedy influenced their creation onto what Several ordinary citizens would wear accessories, headbands, medallions, loose fabrics but others would often wear colorful tight skirts, hot pants claims Brassfield. In the era of 1980, Punks with often use change as an accessory, heavy boots, and other types of clothing that made them noticeable. According to the brief history of fashion trends, their hair appearance was more significant, as well as eye makeup. Once
In spite of being originated in the 17th century Baroque fashion has made a very strong comeback in the fashion realm. The Baroque period was all about exuberance drama and grandeur According to Cogsworth, ‘If it 's not Baroque, don 't fix it!’ (The Beauty and the Beast, 1991). The fashion industry seems to be inspired by the baroque fashion and this can be clearly seen in either the silhouettes of the garments or the bold and glorious prints. Fall/winter runway collection 2012of designers like Dolce and Gabbana and Balmain are a celebration of Italian spirituality and grandeur (Davidson, 2012).
Fashion never remains the same and with the advancements in technology fashion has become even more wavering. Fashion is highly influenced from the social, technological and economical changes. A series of events that replace current societal patterns with the
