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�Fashion reflects what’s going on in society. - And as we know, society as we know is ever changing. While they might seem odd to us past fashions had their time and place.

� There are 3 basic components of fashion: 1. ) Fashion is a style of dress or adornment. 2. ) Fashion is adopted by a significant number of people. 3. ) Fashion is for a limited time.

1. ) We dress for utility or function. -Clothing can serve a purpose. For example we dress for the weather or for the activity we are doing. 2. ) We dress to show we belong. -We have clothes we wear for our jobs or to show that we are members of clubs or sports teams. 3. ) We dress to reflect what’s going on in popular culture. -Music, books, politics, athletes, and movies that are popular at any given time are reflected in fashion.

� What is a fad? Definition: A fad is clothing with a very short life span, meaning it comes and goes quickly. It can be extreme or even bizarre when compared to what is in fashion. � Think about some past fads in clothing and hair styles… - Bell bottomed pants/jeans (From the 1970’s) - Silly Bandz - Feathers worn in the hair - Bright neon or rainbow hair today

� Definition: A classic is an item of clothing that has a very long life span. It can be worn again and again. Classics have clean lines and neutral colors. � Examples of classic items of clothing are: - Tailored blazers - Trench Coats - Cardigan Sweaters - Levi’s 501 Blue Jeans - Converse Sneakers - A White T-shirt

� An accessory is a small item of clothing. � Accessories are added to outfits to make them look better and tie a look together. Examples � Earrings � Necklaces � Rings � Bracelets � Scarves � Belts � Purses

� There are 2 theories as to how fashion evolves, or changes. � Trickle – Down � Bubble-Up

� The Bubble-Up Theory is fashion that starts on the street with normal people like you and me, and then bubbles up to the top. � Designers then copy these looks and they’re suddenly in-style. � Ex: The hippies of the 1960’s Now Then

-The hip hop artists of the 1980’s and 90’s -The grunge look. Now we pay a ton of money for ripped up jeans, but the street kids of the 80’s and early 90’s wore ripped up clothes because they were broke! n The No w

The Trickle Down theory of fashion is when fashions start at the top, with people in the public eye, and then trickle -down to the normal people like me and you. Ex: Jackie Kennedy in the 1960’s and Michelle Obama or Duchess Kate today. Women see the clothes on them and they are sold out the next day.