Fashion revivals, changes and trends Fashion and fashion cycles
Fashion revivals: retrospective fashions: The concept of fashion:
Occurs when designers use history as inspiration to create Fashion is based on a specific style.
modern garments that resemble styles from earlier A style becomes fashion when it’s accepted by a large group.
periods. Classic styles – continually accepted due to them being
Styles rarely return in their original form - they are timeless.
modified to fit the lifestyle and needs of the current era. Fashion trends – subtle or drastic changes in fashion.
Wearing vintage or retro clothing has become popular for Fads – any style that catches on among a large group and
environmental reasons. then disappears as quickly as it appeared and often doesn’t
have a lasting impact.
Why fashion changes:
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People get bored.
The development of new textiles.
Biotechnology and nanotechnology.
and appearance
in the world of
Influences that determine
contemporary fashion:
Women have adopted masculine styles.
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The growing global need for eco-friendly practices. Neutral items – jeans, T-shirts, casual jackets,
tracksuits and running shorts.
High consumer income stimulates the industry
– people can afford more new garments.
Contemporary fashion
trends for young adults:
Fashion cycles:
Read fashion articles to stay up to date on current
Introduction – a new style is debuted, and
fashion dos and don’ts.
fashion leaders decide whether to accept or
Make sure you feel and look good in an outfit.
reject it.
Dress appropriately for the occasion.
Rise – the style gains momentum and is
Don’t follow fads too closely.
accepted by more people.
Don’t be sloppy – saggy garments aren’t attractive.
Peak – the fashion reaches the height of its
Ask your sibling for advice.
popularity and is widely available.
Decline – consumers get bored.
Obsolescence – the style becomes obsolete.
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Fashion revivals: retrospective fashions: The concept of fashion:
Occurs when designers use history as inspiration to create Fashion is based on a specific style.
modern garments that resemble styles from earlier A style becomes fashion when it’s accepted by a large group.
periods. Classic styles – continually accepted due to them being
Styles rarely return in their original form - they are timeless.
modified to fit the lifestyle and needs of the current era. Fashion trends – subtle or drastic changes in fashion.
Wearing vintage or retro clothing has become popular for Fads – any style that catches on among a large group and
environmental reasons. then disappears as quickly as it appeared and often doesn’t
have a lasting impact.
Why fashion changes:
C7: Fashion
Sample
People get bored.
The development of new textiles.
Biotechnology and nanotechnology.
and appearance
in the world of
Influences that determine
contemporary fashion:
Women have adopted masculine styles.
work (A)
Summaries after sample
The growing global need for eco-friendly practices. Neutral items – jeans, T-shirts, casual jackets,
tracksuits and running shorts.
High consumer income stimulates the industry
– people can afford more new garments.
Contemporary fashion
trends for young adults:
Fashion cycles:
Read fashion articles to stay up to date on current
Introduction – a new style is debuted, and
fashion dos and don’ts.
fashion leaders decide whether to accept or
Make sure you feel and look good in an outfit.
reject it.
Dress appropriately for the occasion.
Rise – the style gains momentum and is
Don’t follow fads too closely.
accepted by more people.
Don’t be sloppy – saggy garments aren’t attractive.
Peak – the fashion reaches the height of its
Ask your sibling for advice.
popularity and is widely available.
Decline – consumers get bored.
Obsolescence – the style becomes obsolete.
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