1600’s – Demand for clothing from Europe; recommended that newcomers bring own clothing; used to label adulterers; wigs are banned

1700’s – High-wasted Empire dress introduced; women communicate styling information through the use of fashion plates

1830 – France is declared the center of fashion by Godey’s Lady’s Book; Button fly pants are forbidden by the Mormons; rubber is introduced for elastic fabrics and corsets

1840 - Petticoats change style; synthetic materials arise

1850 – Synthetics are used as alternate fabric; department stores are opening in USA; bloomers raise controversy; hoop skirts instead of petticoats; synthetic dye invented

1863 – first bra invented 1870 – Paper patterns available 1885 – Bloomingdale’s mail-order

catalog 1886 – Sears Roebuck mail-order; Levi

Strauss designs logo 1890 – Levi 501 Jeans; Rayon is

invented by Rene de Reaumur

1919 – Navy comes up with the “T-shirt” 1932 – The T-shirt is introduced to the

public 1939 – Glamour magazine is in print 1940 – Board shorts are born 1943 – Zoot Suit riots / banned 1944 – Pedal pushers created 1993 – Grunge style is introduced

2001 - Bilateral treaty signed with Vietnam

2007 - Saggy/baggy pants and public display of undergarments are outlawed in several small towns in USA

2007 - Lingerie industry increases to $13 billion a year

2007 - Vogue reaches 1.28 million in circulation

www.shmoop.com/history-american-fashion/timeline.html

1. London, England

2. New York, USA

3. Barcelona, Spain

4. Paris, France

5. Madrid, Spain

6. Rome, Italy

7. Sao Paulo, Brazil

8. Milan, Italy

9. Los Angeles, USA

10. Berlin, Germanyhttp://always10list.com/2012/06/10-of-the-worlds-most-popular-fashion-designer/

Calvin Klein, American

Donatella Versace,

Italian

Giorgio Armani, Italian

Valentino Garavani,

Italian

Gabrielle “Coco”

Chanel, French

Ralph Lauren,

American

Kate Spade, American

Marc Jacobs, American

Tom Ford, American

Betsey Johnson,

American

http://wwwtheatlanticcities.com/jobs-and-economy/2012/09/worlds-leading-cities-fashion/3182/

Introductory phase

Acceptance phase

Rejection phase

Introduction

Rise (increase in sales)

Peak

Decline

Rejection

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Introduction – new style is originated

Rise – manufactures adapt new style

Acceptance (peak) – adapted style is popularized / mass production

Decline – style declines in popularity

Rejection – style is abandoned

A fashion that is taken up with great enthusiasm for a brief period of time; a craze.› Silly Bands› Parachute pants› Leg warmers› Stirrup pants› Large sweaters› Pegged pants

The combination of distinctive features (lines or characteristics) that personifies a particular person, group, school, or era.

Adhering to established standards; first or highest quality.

A substance, such as a dye, pigment, or paint that imparts a hue. Adds visual intensity and variety.

A structure of interwoven fibers or other elements; the feel of a fabric or surface.

A representation of such a part or portion; small-elaborated element of a work of art, craft or design

Assistant Designer Associate Designer Designer Design Director Technical Designer CAD Designer Production Manager Textile Buyer Fashion Forecaster

Assistant Merchandiser Associate Merchandiser VP of Merchandising/Design Merchandise Manager Visual Merchandiser/Display Director Product Specialist Personal Shopper/Wardrobe Consultant Department Manager Store Manager Showroom Representative Director of Customer Relations/Sales Merchandiser Manufacturing Executive

Fashion Show Producer Fashion Director/Coordinator Event Coordinator Advertising Account Executive Public Relations Specialist Beauty Adviser Stylist Fashion Editor

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Management Consultant Marketing Executive Brand Manager Market Research Analyst International Marketing Director Entrepreneur Internet Account Coordinator E-Commerce Catalog Manager Internet Marketing Coordinator

Near Future› Cowgirl boots› Suits that can be worn separately› Fashion inspired by the Mediterranean

Far Future› Technology driven› Recycled clothing› Clothing to keep you safe

http://www.allgirlstalk.com/get-a-sneak-peak-into-future-fashion-with-my-forecast-for-2013/ http://www.thecoolist.com/the-tech-of-fashion-10-ways-technology-drives-tomorrows-fashion/