Week 7 Journal.docx

Week 7 Journal 15 points 1970’s-1990’s Activism and Fashion, Changing Roles and Fashion Fragmentation Reminders:  Be sure to read all instructions and answer questions completely  To check how many words you’ve written in a section, drag the cursor and select the section, in the bottom left of the word document screen it will tell you how many words there are. Don’t try to be tricky and write in white, it’s not as clever as you think it is ;) and it will result in a severe point deduction.  When inserting images be sure to scale them down so they fit nicely in a section  Be sure to label all images as Figure __ , and include what it is and where it was found Weekly Reflection Questions  How familiar were you with this week’s time period before we started? Highlight one Not familiar at all Very familiar 1 2 3 4 5  What do you find most interesting about the dress of this week’s time period? 50 words min The era witnessed a departure from traditional norms, embracing diversity and individualism. The dynamic interplay between high fashion and street style, the rise of subcultures, and the democratization of fashion highlight the era's rich and evolving sartorial landscape.  What do you think are the most important ideas for this week? 50 words min Key ideas include the rise of casual and gender-neutral styles, the impact of subcultures like punk and grunge, and the emergence of influential designers like Calvin Klein. These decades reflect a dynamic interplay between fashion and cultural evolution.

 Find an image of a current fashion that references the time periods studied this week, be sure to describe where it’s from, the time period referenced, and what specific elements are present. 50 words min Example: The fashions of today often reference the time periods studied this week, the drapery of Greek and Roman cultures continues to be imitated by many designers. The image below shows Laverne Cox in vintage John Galliano at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards. This design references Greek and Roman fashion. Specifically, the draping of the chiton. As this is a sleeveless dress it references the doric chiton specifically. Figure 1. Laverne Cox wearing Galliano at 2023 Golden Globe Awards. From https://wwd.com/eye/scoops/laverne-cox-john-galliano-2023-golden-globe-awards-1235465510/ ( all images should have a caption similar to this)

Figure 1. Flared jeans from Yesstyle. From https://www.yesstyle.com/en/moon-city-high-waist-flared- jeans/info.html/pid.1111636966 Flared jeans, originating in the 1970s, epitomize the free-spirited style of that era. Characterized by a snug fit at the hips and a wide flare below the knee, these iconic denims often featured high waists and creative detailing like patches. Modern versions continue to draw inspiration, maintaining the classic silhouette with a contemporary twist.

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