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What is the main characteristic of cyclical fashion trends?
What is the main characteristic of cyclical fashion trends?
Trends come and go, then come back
What is the primary difference between haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion?
What is the primary difference between haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion?
Haute couture is high-end, custom-made clothing, while ready-to-wear is mass-produced, off-the-rack clothing
What is the main purpose of international care symbols on clothing labels?
What is the main purpose of international care symbols on clothing labels?
To provide standardized symbols for washing, drying, ironing, and bleaching
What is the recommended washing method for delicate fabrics?
What is the recommended washing method for delicate fabrics?
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What was a distinctive feature of ancient Egyptian fashion?
What was a distinctive feature of ancient Egyptian fashion?
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What was a significant development in the 18th and 19th centuries that impacted the fashion industry?
What was a significant development in the 18th and 19th centuries that impacted the fashion industry?
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What is the primary goal of balance in fashion design?
What is the primary goal of balance in fashion design?
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What is the characteristic of minimalist design style?
What is the characteristic of minimalist design style?
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What is the primary focus of sustainable fashion design?
What is the primary focus of sustainable fashion design?
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What is the role of texture in fashion design?
What is the role of texture in fashion design?
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Study Notes
Fashion
- Clothing fashion trends:
- Cyclical: Trends come and go, then come back
- Influenced by: Celebrities, social media, music, and art
- Reflects cultural and social values of the time
- Types of fashion:
- Haute couture: High-end, custom-made clothing
- Ready-to-wear: Mass-produced, off-the-rack clothing
- Streetwear: Casual, comfortable clothing inspired by street culture
- Fashion industries:
- Luxury fashion: High-end brands, exclusive designs
- Fast fashion: Affordable, trendy clothing, quick production cycles
- Sustainable fashion: Environmentally and socially responsible practices
Care
- Clothing care labels:
- International care symbols: Standardized symbols for washing, drying, ironing, and bleaching
- Care instructions: Specific guidance for cleaning and maintaining clothing
- Washing and drying:
- Delicates: Hand wash or gentle cycle, cold water
- Heavy-duty: Hot water, strong detergent
- Ironing and steaming:
- Temperature and steam control: Protects fabrics from damage
- Ironing techniques: Pressing, steaming, and spot cleaning
- Storage and maintenance:
- Folding and hanging: Prevents creases and damage
- Cleaning stains: Blotting, pre-treating, and stain removers
History
- Ancient civilizations:
- Egyptians: Linen, pleating, and elaborate headdresses
- Greeks and Romans: Togas, sandals, and ornate accessories
- Middle Ages:
- Medieval Europe: Tunics, doublets, and hose
- Renaissance: Luxurious fabrics, ornate details, and codpieces
- Modern era:
- 18th and 19th centuries: Industrial Revolution, mass production, and department stores
- 20th century: Ready-to-wear, fast fashion, and globalization
Design
- Design elements:
- Color: Harmony, contrast, and psychology of color
- Texture: Fabric, pattern, and tactile experience
- Silhouette: Shape, proportion, and volume
- Design principles:
- Balance: Symmetry, asymmetry, and visual weight
- Proportion: Scale, harmony, and aesthetics
- Emphasis: Focal points, visual hierarchy, and storytelling
- Design styles:
- Minimalist: Simple, clean, and functional
- Maximalist: Ornate, eclectic, and expressive
- Sustainable: Eco-friendly materials, zero-waste design, and recycling
Fashion
- Cyclical nature of clothing fashion trends, influenced by celebrities, social media, music, and art, reflecting cultural and social values of the time
- Haute couture is high-end, custom-made clothing, while ready-to-wear is mass-produced, off-the-rack clothing, and streetwear is casual, comfortable clothing inspired by street culture
Care
- International care symbols provide standardized guidance for washing, drying, ironing, and bleaching
- Care instructions specify cleaning and maintenance guidelines for clothing
- Delicates require hand washing or gentle cycle, cold water, while heavy-duty items can be washed in hot water with strong detergent
- Temperature and steam control are crucial for ironing and steaming to prevent fabric damage
- Folding and hanging prevent creases and damage, and cleaning stains involve blotting, pre-treating, and stain removers
History
- Ancient Egyptians wore linen, pleated garments, and elaborate headdresses
- Greeks and Romans wore togas, sandals, and ornate accessories
- Medieval Europe featured tunics, doublets, and hose, while the Renaissance saw luxurious fabrics, ornate details, and codpieces
- The Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries brought mass production and department stores, while the 20th century saw the rise of ready-to-wear, fast fashion, and globalization
Design
- Color is crucial in design, with harmony, contrast, and psychology of color playing key roles
- Texture involves fabric, pattern, and tactile experience, while silhouette encompasses shape, proportion, and volume
- Design principles include balance (symmetry, asymmetry, and visual weight), proportion (scale, harmony, and aesthetics), and emphasis (focal points, visual hierarchy, and storytelling)
- Design styles range from minimalist (simple, clean, and functional) to maximalist (ornate, eclectic, and expressive), with sustainable design emphasizing eco-friendly materials, zero-waste design, and recycling
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Learn about the cyclical nature of clothing fashion trends, types of fashion, and the industries that drive them. Explore how culture, social values, and celebrities influence fashion trends. Discover haute couture, ready-to-wear, streetwear, luxury fashion, and fast fashion.
