FASHION in out old-fashioned out of fashion fashionable

Some Quotes to Think About “ Fashion is architecture; it is a matter of proportions.’’ “Fashion changes, but style endures.” Coco Chanel “Fashion should be a form of escapism, and not a form of imprisonment.” Alexander McQueen

Discuss: What does fashion mean to you? How are fashion and identity related with each other? What/Who determines certain types of clothes to be fashionable?

Vocabulary ADOPT (V) choose or take sth as your own legally care for another’s child New technology is adopted by the young generation first. The film was adopted from a novel.

APPEAL (V/N) (v) to attract, interest (n) power to attract, interest (adj) appealing A leader must appeal to the masses and inspire them to action. A dress with appeal

BIND (V) to tie with a rope tightly Women continued to bind their feet in parts of China until the late 1950s to bind one’s hair with a ribbon

DOMINANT (ADJ) leading, primary, controlling Television plays a dominant role in molding public opinion. the dominant powers at an international conference dominate (v) domination (n)

JEWELRY (N) Ornaments such as rings, earrings or necklaces She likes gold jewelry but he thinks silver is more proper. The jewelry around her neck compliments her dress.

MESSAGE (N) a communication delivered in writing, speech, by means of signals Clothing and appearance send a message. They can communicate our occupation or an occasion we're marking.

LEISURE (N) free time and its activities She looked forward to retirement and a life of leisure. What are the most popular leisure activities in your country?

THE MILITARY (N) the armed forces A country ruled by the military military (adj) relating to soldiers military law military uniforms

OUTSIDER (N) a person who is excluded from a group Sometimes I feel like an outsider in my homeland. Society often regards the artist as an outsider.

RESTRICT (V) to limit, narrow, reduce High heel shoes restrict the wearers movement. Regulations that restrict smoking in some or most public places are commonplace in many countries today. restriction (n) restrictive (adj)

SWEATSHIRT (N) A long-sleeved heavy cotton pullover worn for sports or leisure

TORN (ADJ) tear (v) /tore/torn: to pull apart or into pieces She tore the letter into small pieces. tear (n) a rip The shirt has a small tear. torn (adj) split or cut Ripped and torn jeans were popular in the 80s.

TOUGH (ADJ) strong and durable, not easily broken or cut difficult to deal with A tough material He could not eat the tough steak. It’s tough to go to school and work at the same time.

UNIFORM (N) special clothes worn by the members of a group a police uniform school uniform