A look through the years Fashion A look through the years

A fashion is a style that is currently popular with consumers.

Style Refers to a particular design, shape or type of garment or apparel item Exp. Skirt A-line Pleated Gathered

TREND Direction which a particular change or fashion is moving Changes each year can last 3-7 years Widths of pants, collars, neck ties,

Fad a temporary, passing fashion This is a picture of the paper clothing that was a fad in the 60’s

Fad Usually extreme styles Bright colors Large accesories The popular model Twiggy from the 60’s

Fad 50’s fads Capris Full skirts

Fad 60’s fad The baby doll look 60’s fad Right picture- mod fashion, short skirts Mary quant-the baby doll look

Fad Bell bottoms from the 60’s

Fad Hip huggers from the 60’s, and now they are back in style!! Fashion cycle

Fad Platform shoes from the 70’s

Fad Leg warmers from the 80’s

Fad Acid washed jeans from the 80’s

Fad Colored jeans from the early 90’s

Fad

Fad Slap bracelets and jelly shoes

Fad Trouser socks with short skirts from the 90’s

Classic Simple in design Never go out of fashion May experience slight alterations through the years, but basically the same

Classic 50’s Straight skirt Blazer top 50’s

Blazer Blazer is a classic The color or fabric may change but the style basically stays the same.

Pencil skirt The simple staight edges of a pencil skirt make it a classic

Classic 60 ‘s Simple black dress

Simple black dress The simple black dress today

Sheath Dress

Sweater Set

Pea Coat

White Collared Shirt

Straight Leg Pants

Jeans

Fashion Cycle Popular then Unacceptable Trendsetter- leads or sets example

Activity Look through magazines and find examples of two fads and two classics. Paste them to a page and describe why each example is a fad or a classic Include Definition of Fad and Classic on your portfolio page 20 points