BTEC First in Retail- Fashion Retailing Global Fashion When fashion designers create a new design for a garment they may be influenced by many different factors. They may look to the past or they may be inspired by their travels. The world has become a smaller place in recent years; people are travelling further for their holidays. Different cultures and ethnic groups bring their own style and fashions to be integrated into the community.
BTEC First in Retail- Fashion Retailing Where to go for Inspiration ? The designer Vivienne Westwood has stated that she has been inspired by the collections in the Victoria & Albert Museum: Many museums feature collections that show how designers have been influenced in different ways. See:Brighton Museum & Art GalleryBrighton Museum & Art Gallery Zandra Rhodes has been influenced by her travels. Jimmy Choo the shoe designer is inspired by his own culture. See:High Heeled ShoesHigh Heeled Shoes
BTEC First in Retail- Fashion Retailing Multicultural influences on fashion It's hard to look at the trends in fashion in the UK over the last 40 years without acknowledging the contribution made by black people. See: Black British style Black British style What were the key events/ people that influenced fashion styles in the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s ? The UK Asian fashion market is the largest ethnic fashion market in the UK. There are a large number of high class designer Asian fashion designers and retailers that are shaping the UK Asian fashion industry. See : Asian FashionAsian Fashion
BTEC First in Retail- Fashion Retailing Current Fashions You will need to collect a range of magazines and relevant web sites. Investigate the fashions for the coming seasons/ recent fashion seasons. Can you see any cultural or global influences in the collections/ trends ? London Fashion week Vogue magazine Daily Telegraph