Category: Fashion

Throughout human history, one’s dressing style has been used for more than just covering up. People use fashion to send a message about who they are, where they come from, and what they stand for. Diana Crane (2000) holds that one of the indicators of people’s clothing is their social position in a societal structure.…

For many people, their wedding day is a long-awaited day, with many days of planning set aside for the signature, life-altering event. One major piece of a wedding is a wedding gown. In this essay, I will be talking about the evolution of the European wedding gown between the 1950s to the 2000s. I will…

In this world of fast fashion and consumer culture, its easy to be caught up in a plethora of colour and pattern and knee-high leather boots. Its easy to give yourself over to momentary wants and needs and lose sight of the bigger picture, but unfortunately, the picture is this  the fashion industry is…

Coco Chanels designs were a symbol of her independence and unwillingness to submit herself to societal demands. She took her wild ideas of style, strength, and empowerment and incorporated those into her designs and words. Chanel helped to abolish the previously strict and rigid social structure in society, allowing everyone to feel more equal. She…

Space Age fashion was first introduced in the mid-to-late 60s by a French couturier who was passionate about engineering and architecture. His name was André Courrèges and his vision of fashion redefined the beauty canons of Western society, evading those already established by designers like Cristobal Balenciaga or the house of Dior (and its wasp-shape…

Fashion thrives on its reputation for being lawless and the most famous notions of irresponsibility have captured the media and gained public recognition. Lucy Siegle, journalist, founder of Observer Ethical Awards, and TV presenter. The concept of ethical fashion, its not new, although it is a substantial topic of discussion in the industry at this…

Androgynous chooses an identity that can be explained as an altered blend of both or mixed male or female identity. True androgyny lies in the absence of gender binaries and their associations. Designers who have managed to create androgynous fashion are typically the ones who erase masculine and feminine differences. Androgyny refers to someones physical…

Fast fashion, a term that refers to low-cost apparel created quickly by mass-market merchants in reaction to the newest trends, is currently at its apex. The increased operation is due to the rise of social media marketing, the rapid trend cycle, and consumers need for lower-cost items, among other factors. Essentially, this surge in textile…

Table of Contents Introduction Differing Perspectives of about Child Labour The Sweatshop and Child Labour Globalization and Child Labour Culture and Child Labour Recent Cases of Child Labour Pro-child labour Cases Government Initiatives Conclusion Reference List Introduction There is a considerable difference between many works done by children. Some may be classified as difficult and…

Table of Contents Introduction Fashion Industry and Mental Health Issues Conclusion References Introduction The modern fashion industry has long been criticized for establishing unhealthy standards for womens bodies by producing clothing that fits and looks well only on underweight individuals. The promotion of extreme thinness in media resulted in pathological thoughts and behaviors predominantly among…