Ming Dynasty Fashion Changes

Throughout the development of Chinese history, dynasties or ruling families, have had major effects on China’s social, political and economic systems. For instance, several notable dynasties include the Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasty. Nevertheless, the sentiment favoring a certain dynasty led to debate between individuals. Thus, several individuals avouch that the Han dynasty had the most profound impact on the development of China, while others argue that it was the Qin dynasty who had a greater effect.

    There are many people and instances, like government officials, celebrities, the events of different time periods, music, and even social media that can influence the fashion and culture of an era. In early England, more specifically the Elizabethan Era, much of their culture was influenced by the Royal Family. Not only did the Royal Family have great impact on the time period, but the laws that enforced how the English were allowed to act and what they were able to wear affected their culture as well. The fashion during this time was greatly inspired by the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth I, the citizens’ rank, and the laws set in place by the English Government.

We come across many different cultures and fashion in our society. Some may indicate that the culture influences one’s fashion while others may oppose and state that each aspect stands alone. Fashion and culture fall into the following identity categories: chosen and assigned. Culture affects many parts of an individual, in some cases you can determine an individual 's culture by their speech and clothing; in addition to traditions and the environment in which they were raised. Whereas fashion may be impacted by culture and tradition, but it may also not interact with culture at all.

Describe continuities and changes in the social, political, and economic role that Confucianism played in both the Ming and Qing Empires from 1450 to 1750.

Fashion is a big part of many people's lives, but it is constantly changing and growing. In the Elizabethan time fashion was very different than it is today. For example trends and materials used have changed. The colors people wore told a lot about who they were, unlike today. Some parts of fashion have stayed pretty constant throughout the years. For example today and then there are known designers around the world. Also fashion still impacts lives greatly. So when looking at fashion throughout the years it is evident that materials, trends, color usage, designers, and the impact on society has greatly changed and is still changing.

Throughout its history, China has gone through transformations that have left their mark; certain central aspects have endured while others have remained the same. Regardless of what changed and what endured, the events that took place from the Qin to the Tang Dynasties shaped the philosophies, religions, governments, and the culture of China.

The pleasant clothing shows that everybody wants their appearance to be very nice and clean, to make their town seem very nice. In addition the detail shows conformity because the men and women were wearing similar styles; the men wear the suits and ties, while the women wear the dresses.Also the photo of the Spring Fashion Forecast, is another example of conformity in the 1950`s.The text talks about people wearing the latest trends of their time. Also the news reporter talks about the designs being coed. Saying that the styles are the new trends, describes that everybody should get the new clothing because they are the newest styles. When cloths are coed, both men and women are able to wear the fashion. This shows conformity because, everybody will be able to wear the same fashion and no one would be left out. In conclusion the styles of the 1950`s demonstrates conformity because everybody dresses up with nice and fashionable clothes to enhance their overall appearance, and they are all wearing similar styles of

Overall, the changes that led to Neo-Confucianism, the rise of literati status and the re-definition of gendered space were some of the key elements during the transition to the Song dynasty. These new changes resulted in a focus on the refined and the rationale. The Chinese empire no longer favoured strength, but rather intelligence and beauty. These newly introduced qualities would be valued throughout the Song and into following

I will be linking this task with my project of a creating a website about the Fashion and its evolution. Firstly, I would like to show you how the fashion has evolved through the time including the clothes and accessories. Secondly, I would Describe which clothes are fashionable and what people want to wear nowadays and Finally , I Would give you a list of the top10 brand of Clothes fashion. In addition I will give you examples about some celebrities and their relation to the brand and the fashion.

Once the Tang dynasty reunited the Chinese empire in the 7th century, trade exploded once again, and China was introduced to international influences that expanded the way Chinese royalty thought about the relationship between sovereignty and textiles. New and innovative weaving techniques flooded into China, as well as textile patterns and motifs. Traditionally royal silks and dress accentuated the obligations of the emperor, yet with the influx of new technologies, imperial costumes emphasized the magnificence of the king and his court. Specific shapes and animals came to designate rank and status in the

The different dynasties is the Tang, Song, Ming and Qing. During this time, the Mongols also invaded China and it is very important to consider this as well as such a major change would have effects on society. This essay will also look at Chinese society, during the time periods after the last midterm,

Change is a theme that is ever-present in our culture and society. Often this change is reflected in the dress of its people. From the fashionable silhouettes of the 1920’s to the colorful 60’s, hip-hop look of 90’s up to the modern twist of today, social change and change in fashion has, in theory and practice, been linked. According to ask.com, Fashion can be defined as a prevalent style by a particular group at a particular time, and, therefore, may be linked to a specific cultural and historical context in which there is general acceptance of a given style or look

During the 1800’s, clothing was created differently and their styles did not look anything of the what we have today. The relationship between clothing styles and developments in clothing creation has grown together over the decades from measurements to the different and the different ways they are made, clothing has come a long way. Clothing has transformed and advanced in history. Today, clothes are made faster, with more precise measurements that has changed not only the way people feel in their clothes, but how they look and the availability of clothing today.

Every new dynasty in ancient china always starts up good. During the period of prosperity, nothing bad happened in dynasties such as the Han, Qing, Tang, Qin, and Song. Although there are always good beginnings, things will always have to come to an end. Since all of the dynasties have a period of decline, the ones that’ll be talked about in this essay are the Han dynasty and the Tang Dynasty and then will be comparing their period of decline. I will be seeing of what is different, and then I will say that is the same between the two dynasties.

The three stories that I am going to talk about are “A story of conflicts” by Yeghia Aslanian, “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan and “My way of theirs” by Liu Zongren. We can see how difficult is to made relationships when you move from one place to another and the culture is different. In the story of Zongren I see that people in China were so conservative at that time, and if sometime was unusual people will look at you and weird way. I want to mention this quote as example “her blouse was too open at the neck”. People in general have different thoughts, and custom around the world. Nowadays everything is more liberal and open mind. Also the people do not look at you in bad way for the way that you are wearing you can go out how you want it, wear whatever you want, etc. Is hard to live in a place that you have to take care of everything and do the things how people thing that are correct, because if you don’t, people will start talking about you and then you can get bad reputation.