Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Six Social Functions of dress

Environmental Protection
High performance and functional yet stylish outerwear for snowboarder in the extreme environment
FYI x Hiroshi Fujiwara
Brand: Burton
Date: 1/30/2009

Decoration
Karen (longneck) hill tribe in the northern part of Thailand wear heavy brass necklaces because women with longneck are considered beautiful
Date: 12/26/2006

Gender Differentiation
Robe de style from Jeanne Lanvin; Gold embroidered evening dress with a flapper silhouette for Summer 1923
Book: Lanvin / Dean L. Merceron

Group Membership
A group of punk rock was popular in the 70's and 80's, the style made up of painted leather jackets, studs, and spiked hair
London International Tattoo Convention

Sex Pistols in the early 70's

Ceremonialism
Japanese traditional wedding, the bride was painted in white from head to toe and wore kimono and headpiece while the groom wore black kimono.
Royal Wedding Portrait: Prince Yoshi and Princess Hanako
Date: 9/29/1964

Sexual Enhancement
Sheer and transparent fabrics showing off women bodies and curves seem to be a trend for spring and summer this year
Jasper Conran, Spring/Summer 2009

Chanel, Spring/Summer 2009

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