The Impact Of World War Ii On Women's Fashion In The United States And Britain,
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Impact Of World War Ii On Women's Fashion In The United States And Britain
UNLV Theses/Dissertations/Professional Papers/Capstones
World War II (hereafter referred to as WWII) is a fascinating era in fashion, society, and politics. The fashion of the era was truly representative of the events happening in the world in a most visible way. This era made indelible marks on future designers and the science of fashion as the world knows it. Fashion and costume design were influenced and changed due to the many limitations presented and imposed by WWII. WWII represents a great marker of change socially, technologically, economically, and politically. While it affected the entire world, the main focus of this thesis will explore the …
Children Playing In River,
University of the Pacific
Children Playing In River, Marie Lee
All Photographs
Photo from Dimen Village of two boys and a girl swimming in the river. The boys are standing on the cut stone dam.
Wearing Art History: Fashion As An Art,
Dominican University of California
Wearing Art History: Fashion As An Art, Sofia Killion
Senior Theses and Capstone Projects
Fashion is often seen as a frivolous craft which many believe to lack substance. Fashion however has for generations drawn inspiration from one of the very things that defines culture and that is art. Some of the most successful fashion designers of our time have drawn inspiration directly from masterpieces of art. The Spanish fashion designer Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972) was heavily inspired by his countrymen including Diego Velázquez (1599-1660), Francisco de Zurbarán (1598-1664), and Francisco Goya (1746-1828). The Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce (1958-present) and Stefano Gabbana (1962-present) created a Fall 2013 collection that was significantly inspired by the Byzantine …
Japanese Kimono Fashion Of The Early Twentieth Century,
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Japanese Kimono Fashion Of The Early Twentieth Century
Textile Society of America Symposium Proceedings
This paper examines the development of popular kimono fashion from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. I focus on kimono worn by modem-thinking young women whose wardrobes, by the 1920's, included both new Western and recreated Japanese garments and accessories. The meisen kasuri kimono, the most popular new style of kimono among women living in the growing urban metropolitan centers, is highlighted. It covers an unprecedented historical period of rapid modernization and Westernization of Japan, which brought about societal changes that dramatically--and positively--transformed the lives of Japanese women. I begin with a historical sketch of the industrialization of …
Vivienne Westwood And The Socio-Political Nature Of Punk,
Pace University
Vivienne Westwood And The Socio-Political Nature Of Punk
Honors College Theses
Punk fashion, which helped define the punk movement in the 1970s, has been ever changing as it adapts to modern times. Before it was the watered-down, mainstream mass-produced aesthetic that it is today, punk style was full of counterculture meaning and signs that communicated counter-hegemonic ideologies to the public. Vivienne Westwood, one of the contributors to early punk culture and the mother of British punk style, designed clothing that was central to the ethos of the early punk movement. Through a semiotic analysis of five of Westwood’s designs from the 1970s, this study aims to demonstrate how Westwood’s early punk …
The Language Of Fashion: Communication, Conceptual Clothing, And The Runway Performance,
Western Kentucky University
The Language Of Fashion: Communication, Conceptual Clothing, And The Runway Performance, Jarred Johnson
Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Scholars have long neglected the study of fashion as anything other than a socioeconomic and cultural phenomena that reflects the more substantial political and historical zeitgeist of a time period. This study takes up Gilles Lipovetsky’s plea for a “theoretical facelift” of the study of fashion. Using an original theoretical framework that delineates the communicative structures of fashion as fabric, drape, and accessory, this work analyzes the conceptual meaning of runway performances by designers Alexander McQueen and Marc Jacobs. Though conceptual fashion shows are often described as spectacles intended to stir up a label’s recognition and ultimately bolster sales, the …
The Politics Of Style: How Black Fashion Redefined Identity In The Civil Rights Movement (1950s-1970s),
Wayne State University
The Politics Of Style: How Black Fashion Redefined Identity In The Civil Rights Movement (1950s-1970s), Ava Saleh
Rushton Journal of Undergraduate Humanities Research
This paper explores how fashion served as a powerful political tool during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s-70s, tracing its evolution from the polished Sunday Best to the Afro and militant style of the Black Panther Party. By examining respectability politics, the rise of the Black is Beautiful movement, and the Black Panthers’ visual strategies, this research explores how clothing and style reflected shifting approaches to resistance. It argues that Black Americans used fashion to challenge Eurocentric standards, reclaim heritage, and express pride, leaving a legacy of empowerment that continues to influence social movements.
Relationships Between Dress And Gender Identity: Lgbtqia+,
City University of New York (CUNY)
Relationships Between Dress And Gender Identity: Lgbtqia+, Alyssa Adomaitis, Diana Saiki, Kim Johnson
Publications and Research
No abstract provided.
Looking For Chinese Gooseberry,
University of the Pacific
Looking For Chinese Gooseberry, Marie Lee
All Photographs
Photo from Dimen Village of Wu Meitz looking for and picking Chinese gooseberry, Actinidia chinensis, also known as wild kiwi. She will use its sap to make formation aid he will use the sap from the vine to make formation aid that keeps the paper fibers from tangling during the papermaking process.
The Power Of Polish: Exploring The Impact Of Nail Adornments On Perceptions Of Attraction,
Bucknell University
The Power Of Polish: Exploring The Impact Of Nail Adornments On Perceptions Of Attraction, Sara Demichele
Honors Theses
Understanding the significance of nail adornments in shaping perceptions of attractiveness and mate value provides insights into human behavior and preferences. In the current investigation, participants rated human nail length and color on physical attractiveness and partner desirability measures. Results revealed significant effects of nail length and color across different demographic groups. Medium-length nails consistently received higher ratings for physical attractiveness, cuteness, and partner desirability compared to short and long nails. White-colored nails were generally rated most attractive, while blue and black nails received the lowest ratings. Additionally, participants reported a moderate association between having manicured nails and feelings of …
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