Fashion StatementsFashion Statements

TIP Fashion is constantly changing.

It is anything that is currently “in”.

FashionFashion

Fashion is a particular style that is popular at a given time.

StyleStyle

• Style refers to the shape of a particular item Style refers to the shape of a particular item of clothing that makes it easy to recognize.of clothing that makes it easy to recognize.

• Each person develops their own over timeEach person develops their own over time

• Lapels=wide vs. narrowLapels=wide vs. narrow

• Sleeves and pant legs=tight vs. fullSleeves and pant legs=tight vs. full

• Skirt lengthsSkirt lengths

Cycle of Skirt LengthCycle of Skirt Length

StyleStyle

ClassicClassic

• A classic is a traditional style that stays A classic is a traditional style that stays in fashion for a very long time.in fashion for a very long time.

FadFad

• A fad is a fashion that is very popular for A fad is a fashion that is very popular for only a short time.only a short time.

• Fads help teens express two important Fads help teens express two important needs:needs:

– To belong to a groupTo belong to a group

– Express their own individualityExpress their own individuality TIP Color

AccessoriesMiniskirts

Baggy pants

FadFad

Avant-GuardeAvant-Guarde

• A French expression that in the clothing A French expression that in the clothing industry means being ahead of fashion.industry means being ahead of fashion.

– Daring and unconventionalDaring and unconventional

– ““far out” do not appeal to most peoplefar out” do not appeal to most people

– ex. Cut out clothing, bright hair colors, ex. Cut out clothing, bright hair colors, extreme lip colorextreme lip color

Avant-GuardeAvant-Guarde